Upper School English Department Chair German Urioste reflects on his inspiring experience at the 2019 People of Color Conference, attending alongside eight of his Cary Academy colleagues.

In a high performing school like Cary Academy, there can be tremendous pressure on our students. This is an issue that schools need to confront in an open and transparent way. How do we destigmatize the stress dilemma? Head of School Mike Ehrhardt shares his own experience.

Holidays in the United States center around the values of giving and gratitude. But, these values can often be eclipsed by the lure of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, shifting our focus from the […]

We rely on independent reviews to validate the quality of all kinds of goods and services. It's no different for schools, which undergo accreditation every five years. How does the school accreditation process work, and what does this credential mean for our learning community?

As the Director of Equity and Community Engagement, I have the privilege of working with students in a variety of capacities. Whether it’s supporting students who are doing a coat drive for local migrants, getting […]

Our community extends beyond our students, staff, administrators, faculty, and alumni to include all CA parents — each an automatic member of the PTAA — all bound together by a commitment to our kids and to CA’s vision of educational excellence. In ways big and small – as leaders, educators, caregivers, cheerleaders, chauffeurs, volunteers, and constituents — the PTAA is a core component of the magic behind CA’s tight-knit community. But, who is the CA PTAA?

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus stated, “The only thing that is constant is change.” Lately, I find myself thinking a lot about this concept, along with human behavior and resilience. My department and I are usually […]