Legendary Asian American civil rights activist Yuri Kochiyama once said, “Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We […]

Several years after I completed an undergraduate degree, my university reached out to me.  To my surprise, they weren’t asking for money; rather, the Studio Art Department was politely requesting that I fill out a […]

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the value of a good design challenge—one that taps into students’ intrinsic motivation, encourages experimentation and problem-solving and treats failure as an essential part of the path to […]

Every year with great anticipation, I count down the days to one of the big educational technology conferences that I have the privilege of attending. Not only do I look forward to connecting with my […]

Cary Academy’s commitment to discovery and innovation keeps us looking for ways to improve, and one of our key avenues for growth is paying attention to what other excellent educators are doing around the world. […]

Save the date for a special Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day on Friday, March 25th! Guests can join their Middle and Upper School students on campus from 8 AM to 12 PM for a fun-filled […]

I woke to a loud crack that sounded like a tree branch snapping. My tent collapsed on top of me – and I shot bolt up, startled out of the fog of early morning sleep.   […]