Category: CA Curious
The best of times
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”–we are fairly certain that back in their...
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Variety in virtual learning
What does virtual learning look like at Cary Academy? How do you create an environment focused on...
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From hallways to homes: Re-imagining community-building at CA
Spring in your Cary Academy Development office is typically the best time of year. From Funfest to...
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Turning on a dime: Transitioning to a virtual school environment
Turning on a dime. I have been thinking about this expression a lot lately. Consider a...
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Design thinking: the story behind our new digital home
A little over a year after we officially kicked-off our website redesign project, last week the...
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Finding connections through online dialogue
CA has long been committed to providing a holistic learning experience that puts student wellness front and center, one that addresses social and emotional health in addition to academics. That’s why the Center for Community Engagement has used dialogues to dive deeper into ongoing community conversations around social and emotional health. Read it on CA Curious.
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COVID-19, self-discovery, and the college search process
CA’s college counselors have been thinking about how COVID-19 affects the process of self-discovery and the college search process. And, although they share the sense of loss COVID has brought, they see some silver linings.
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Together… at a Distance
CA is fortunate to be entering into this unprecedented period with a distinct advantage when it comes to access to and comfort with technology. Our faculty and students are already quite accustomed to using technology to support learning and growth. The challenge facing our community, with the closure of our campus, is less about a shift to digital learning than a shift to distance learning.
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Home-based Learning Advice for Parents
Now that we have a week of virtual learning under our belts, we hope things are going smoothly at home. CA’s Learning Specialists are here to support your child’s learning and address any challenges they – or you – might be experiencing. Read it on CA Curious.
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Charting new wellbeing territory via virtual counseling
Welcome to the new trimester! In trying times, it is important to recognize that our mental health is a vital component of our overall health. We need to attend to our emotional needs just as we do to our physical. CA’s counselors offer strategies to support mental health.
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Raising a Community
It may come as a surprise, but Middle School is a lot like Mardi Gras. As the second trimester comes to a close, CA’s Head of Middle School, Marti Jenkins reflects on her students’ experiences from the past 12 weeks, building community in an environment that cultivates collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and relevant real-life connections. Read it on CA Curious.
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Putting the pieces together
In some ways, working to achieve the four main goals set forth by CA’s current strategic plan is like solving a giant puzzle. It’s a puzzle that Karen McKenzie, Director of Technology and Innovation, has been thinking about a lot—how best to support it, how to make it come to life in our spaces and systems.
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