February 17, 2022
If at first you don’t succeed…
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 […]
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February 10, 2022
Glimpsing the future
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 […]
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January 27, 2022
I’ve Been to the Mountains, ISEEN It All
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. […]
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January 19, 2022
Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day
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 […]
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January 13, 2022
Making the climb
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. […]
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December 16, 2021
CA Parent/Caregiver Learning Series
“Who is your biggest influence?” The question, asked to a group of Upper School students by a finalist candidate for our Digital Content Specialist interview during their full-day community interview, was met with a thoughtful […]
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December 9, 2021
French Fries
The French fries caught my attention. School had ended for Cary Academy’s Thanksgiving break, but eight of us—three adults and five students—were attending the Georgetown Day School virtual conference on Consent and Sexual Assault, a […]
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December 2, 2021
Giving Tuesday: Celebrating 25 years of community partnership
Each year, on Giving Tuesday, CA focuses on how we can give back to our local community by considering the ways in which we can support those who help to bolster our mission–all while doing […]
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November 18, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving!
We are always grateful to get to the Thanksgiving Break, and I wish all our students and families a restful and restorative week. Of course, getting to this year’s Thanksgiving Break feels somehow just a […]
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