October 4, 2018
Why are the arts important?
I recently fielded this question from some eighth-grade video production students. It is a question that we see echoed throughout media today. My answer was personal: The oftentimes chaotic experience of our lives necessitate […]
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September 27, 2018
Guided by our Mission, Committed to Diversity
Diversity Mission Statement Cary Academy fosters a learning community where the richness of diversity is recognized, respected, and embraced. Our view in diversity includes, but is not limited to ability, age, appearance, gender, national origin, […]
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September 20, 2018
The power of community giving
How does a $5 senior donation build a new chemistry lab? What does STEM have to do with my passion for the arts? Why is an updated fitness center considered innovative? These are all questions […]
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September 12, 2018
Celebrating Cary Academy Alumni
Pictured above: Members of the Class of 2017 came back to talk to the class of 2018 before graduation to give them tips on making a smooth transition to college Our alums (all 1,764 of […]
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September 6, 2018
Middle School reflections
It was truly terrific to see so many parents join us last Thursday at Middle School Meet the Teacher Night. This event for parents is much like the first days of school for the students. […]
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August 30, 2018
Center for Community Engagement
As an educator and a historian, I am sometimes struck by how much of what I learn can also be described as what I re-learn. I think we all have learning experiences that are powerful […]
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August 23, 2018
I’m a Collector
“Stories are a communal currency of humanity.”–Tahir Shah, in Arabian Nights Walking around campus these last couple of weeks, I’ve been collecting images, sounds, and moments, tucking them away as if they were precious artifacts. […]
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August 16, 2018
It all starts with Twinkle, Twinkle
I can’t stop thinking about that smile. It came while I was shadowing Kevin, grade 6, last fall. We had arrived in last period: beginning orchestra. Mr. Qiao was helping students tune their instruments — […]
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June 19, 2018
Finding Common Ground
Revolution is always justified.Inequality is inevitable.War brings progress. Provocative statements, certainly – and among those explored this spring in the seventh grade’s Great Debates. “The debates really help students see things from different perspectives,” explained […]
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