November 11, 2024
Profiles in Purpose
Charlotte’s path to purpose started in MaLi Burnett’s biology class, where she worked as a teaching assistant during her sophomore year. The role would evolve into co-designing and leading an “Ecology at CA” Discovery Term, during which Dadd learned about native and invasive species and environmental design principles through field trips to botanical gardens and parks. She applied her newfound knowledge by collaborating with peers to design and construct a wildlife pond behind the Center for Math and Science, now used as a real-world interactive lab for studying aquatic ecosystems.
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November 7, 2024
Purpose-Full Academics
College and career readiness have long been the cornerstone goals of independent schools, with rigorous academics taking center stage. Indeed, CA is renowned for its exceptional academics and student outcomes. By many polls and metrics, […]
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November 7, 2024
Reel Impact
Jamie Berger, ’09, is a passionate environmental justice advocate, writer, and documentary filmmaker on a mission to end factory farming. In 2022, her critically acclaimed feature-length film, “The Smell of Money,” exposed the environmental, social, […]
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November 7, 2024
Science Storyteller
Most in the CA community know Heidi Maloy as a beloved Upper School science teacher. That’s a fair characterization, of course. After all, she’s played a pivotal role in shaping CA’s science curriculum for over […]
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November 7, 2024
Honoring Trey Murphy III
In February, we welcomed Trey Murphy III, ‘18, shooting guard for the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, back to his home court to retire his varsity basketball jersey. Murphy was joined by fellow alums, family, friends, […]
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September 13, 2024
Spotlight On: Affinity Groups
Our affinity and alliance groups bring students together around shared identities to connect and socialize, identify issues and common concerns, and support each other. An intersectional student-led advisory board—CoExist—bridges different identities to strengthen campus-wide equity […]
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August 29, 2024
Future-Ready
IN SEPTEMBER, CARY ACADEMY WILL LAUNCH A YEAR-LONG PLANNING PROCESS FOR A NEW FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN TO TAKE EFFECT IN THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR. Building on the comprehensive efforts of our previous plans, the strategic […]
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January 22, 2024
SPOTLIGHT ON AI
Ultimately, CA’s goal is to foster a lifelong love for learning. While AI can streamline some tasks, the real magic happens when we leverage it to elevate and personalize learning. Read on to learn just […]
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January 22, 2024
AI at CA
At turns heralded as the future of humankind or the harbinger of its demise, generative AI dominates today’s headlines. Proponents point to ways in which it can enhance creativity and streamline complex tasks, potentially unlocking […]
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