College Fair Draws 135+ International Colleges & Post-Grad Programs
Cheshire Academy Hosts One of Largest College Fairs in Connecticut Cheshire Academy students had an exclusive chance to engage with representatives from 135 colleges and universities at the 23rd annual College Fair on Wednesday, April 15. In addition, representatives from ROTC, summer programs, and the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) were on hand to help students and […]
Should Teachers Still Give (and Grade) Homework?
An English teacher at a private high school breaks down the neuroscience-backed truth about what actually benefits student-learning and brain development. Trained in Mind Brain Education (MBE) research, Cheshire Academy teachers are lifelong learners and experts in their fields. We asked them to share their thoughts and scholarship on vital issues in education. Cheshire Academy English Department […]
MIT Technology Review Makes Cheshire Academy a Case Study in AI Adoption
CA Experts Explain Teaching Responsible Usage, Model Best Practices Two Cheshire Academy faculty members provided their expertise for MIT Technology Review’s special newsletter on AI in education. The Education edition of “Making AI Work” provides practical guidance for working professionals about how generative AI is being deployed, including detailed commentary from Librarian and Technology Coordinator George Aiello and Miriam […]
Cheshire Academy Senior Named Presidential Scholar Candidate
Changyi Zhou ’26 vies for top honor for U.S. high school students Changyi “Jason” Zhou ’26 is a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholar Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Established in 1964, the invitation-only program recognizes those who score exceptionally high on the SAT or ACT or demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative, and […]
Cheshire Academy Dean of Curriculum Featured on “Lost Ladies of Lit” PodcastÂ
Bass-Riccio discusses Salt House, the out-of-print 1934 novel transcribed by Cheshire Academy students Allison Bass-Riccio, Cheshire Academy dean of curriculum and faculty development and champion of Provincetown author Hazel Hawthorne, discussed this “Queen of the Dunes” on “Lost Ladies of Lit,” a national podcast whose guests have included New York Times book critic Sadie Stein and Academy Award-winner Peter Davis.  Bass-Riccio, also the […]
Best-selling Author Mark Kurlansky ’66 Visits Classes, Gives Public Book TalkÂ
Award winner toured campus, met with students hoping to follow in his footsteps Mark Kurlansky ’66, an award-winning author of more than 40 books, stopped by Cheshire Academy February 19, visiting several classes and signing books before an evening author talk at Barnes & Noble Cheshire. Kurlansky met with aspiring writers in the Writing Center and addressed classes in both history […]
Cheshire Academy Launches Next Chapter of Roxbury Program
Combining 25 Years of Legacy with Cutting-Edge Brain Science-Backed Pathways CHESHIRE, Conn. — Jan. 5, 2026 — Cheshire Academy today announced the next evolution of one of its most distinctive academic pillars: the newly rebranded Roxbury Center for Learning & Leadership, a comprehensive, neuroscience-driven program designed to help every student reach their fullest potential. A signature program unique […]
Cheshire Academy Academic Dean Shares Grading Insights on National Podcast
Rewarding collaboration, character, and mastery is key at Cheshire Academy In a November episode of the podcast “The Brighter Side of Education,” Cheshire Academy Dean of Academics Marc Aronson imagined a school where grades reward collaboration, character, and genuine mastery—not just memorization and speed. He shared with teachers across the country how Cheshire Academy rethought assessment through Grading What Matters, a framework […]
Cheshire Academy’s Woelper in EdTech Digest: “The Case for Private High School in a Tech-Driven World”
Guest column offers thought leadership to readers around the globe Cheshire Academy Head of School Tom Woelper shared his insights on teaching responsible use of AI in “The Case for Private High School in a Tech-Driven World,” a guest column published in EdTech Digest. Woelper shared his timely thoughts on how independent schools are uniquely positioned to cultivate the judgment, creativity and self-direction needed as routine cognitive […]
Academic Technology Coordinator Discusses AI in the Educational Landscape with Authority Magazine  Â
George Aiello, Cheshire Academy’s academic technology coordinator and librarian, recently shared his insights on technological innovations in education with Authority Magazine, a publication of Medium, where more than 100 million thought leaders connect and share their wisdom. The Q&A touches on Aiello’s experiences in global education – he has taught in Singapore, Paraguay, and Hong Kong – and how CA approaches AI and other technological advances with […]
