April 20, 2020
Death rays & grains of sand: The sweet science of a physics fight
Upper School physics teacher Dr. Matt Greenwolfe has a lot of faith in his physics students. Even so, when he founded Cary Academy’s U.S. Association for Young Physicists Tournament (USAYPT) team five years ago, the […]
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April 20, 2020
Teaching with tech
Though innovation and technology are often used interchangeably when talking about education, at CA, educational technology—EdTech, for short—is one of many tools that our faculty use to create personalized learning opportunities that are flexible and […]
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April 20, 2020
At the heart of the Middle School
How do you start your day? Since ca opened its doors in 1997, the school day starts for most Middle School students and faculty with a wave and a warm smile from Cindy Laughlin, the […]
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April 16, 2020
Finding connection through virtual dialogue
Cary Academy has long been committed to providing a holistic learning experience that puts student wellness front and center, one that addresses social and emotional health in addition to academics. That’s why, when the Center for Community Engagement began brainstorming themes for dialogues this year, it […]
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April 9, 2020
COVID-19, self-discovery, and the college search process
Ask most college counselors what they love about their job, and we guarantee they’ll respond with fervor, “The kids!” Here at CA, we’re no different: we delight in the daily rush of energy that comes […]
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April 2, 2020
Together… at a Distance
CA is fortunate to be entering into this unprecedented period with a distinct advantage when it comes to access to and comfort with technology. Our faculty and students are already quite accustomed to using technology to support learning and growth. The challenge facing our community, with the closure of our campus, is less about a shift to digital learning than a shift to distance learning.
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March 26, 2020
Home-based Learning Advice for Parents
Now that we have a week of virtual learning under our belts, we hope things are going smoothly at home. CA's Learning Specialists are here to support your child’s learning and address any challenges they – or you – might be experiencing. Read it on CA Curious.
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March 19, 2020
Charting new wellbeing territory via virtual counseling
Welcome to the new trimester! In trying times, it is important to recognize that our mental health is a vital component of our overall health. We need to attend to our emotional needs just as we do to our physical. CA's counselors offer strategies to support mental health.
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December 8, 2019
Equity Matters
Equity, inclusivity, and diversity have been core commitments at CA since the school’s founding. These commitments are resonant not only the school’s diversity mission statement and statement of community values, but are refected through the […]
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