The R&D behind Blended Learning
We’ve got a guest blogger for this month’s newsletter entry. Below is an article written for publication by Cary Academy’s Dean of Faculty Martina Greene. She was asked to contribute a chapter to the...
View ArticleFutureWork
This particular student’s first year HS schedule was familiar: English, algebra and geometry, physics, ancient and medieval history, and Latin. I might have counseled towards a language such as Spanish...
View ArticleGlobal Social Entrepreneurs
Cary Academy students have many opportunities to develop leadership skills, in academic and authentic settings. In addition to traditional roles as activity and athletic leaders, our students have...
View ArticleThe Right College Fit
The data is pretty interesting. There are a lot of ways you might measure school performance. When assessing a school parents will often ask about outcomes, and they often use college admissions as a...
View ArticleIt’s Complicated
OMG, I am a dinosaur. I still vividly remember the first time I stepped outside to talk on the telephone. I was in high school, and my family had just gotten a 27MHz Sony cordless phone. It felt like...
View ArticleOn Artistry
I’ve been thinking about Hamilton lately. By this time, you’ve probably heard at least something about the historical hip-hop sensation that has taken Broadway by storm. The Bernie Sanders of musical...
View ArticleA father’s thoughts on graduation
Board members, graduates, parents, guests, alumni, and employees — welcome to the commencement for the Class of 2016. I gave my first graduation address in 1989, almost a decade before most of you...
View ArticleEnd of Year Wrap
As we close the 2015-2016 school year, I thought I’d share an update on the school’s strategic plan. Our Vision Cary Academy will create learning opportunities that are flexible, personalized, and...
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