Cheshire Academy to Welcome Award-Winning Author Jason Reynolds for All School Read
MacArthur Fellow to visit campus Sept. 29 to discuss his acclaimed Long Way Down Jason Reynolds, who has won the Newbery Medal, NAACP Image Award, and 2024 MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, is the keynote speaker for Cheshire Academy’s annual All School Read program on Tuesday, Sept. 29. As required summer reading for all Cheshire Academy students, the entire community will read his acclaimed book Long Way Down as a stepping-off point for a series […]
Honduras Trip is Unforgettable Experience for One Cheshire Academy Junior
Madelyn Ventola ’27 hopes to return to the orphanage where she volunteered Madelyn “Maddy” Ventola ’27 has a spring recess she’ll never forget. While she and her family have traveled to the Bahamas, St. Kitts, and St. Lucia on previous school breaks, this year she and her mom flew to El Progreso, Honduras, where they spent […]
Cheshire Academy Seniors “Celebrate the Yes” to College Decisions
Personalized College Counseling Guides Students to ‘Right-Fit’ Decisions to Impressive List of Top Schools Cheshire Academy celebrated its seniors and postgraduates on Friday, May 1, with the annual Celebrate the Yes party, followed by a fun day of outdoor games, a special lunch, and the annual Faculty/Students Basketball Game, organized by the Student Council. The day was […]
Cheshire Academy Teacher Tapped as International Speaker for Middle States Association AI Demo Day
Stephen Murray Discussed AI-Assisted Feedback on Student Lab Reports Cheshire Academy Science Teacher Stephen Murray was one of four teachers from around the world invited to share how they leverage generative AI in the classroom for the Middle States Association’s first-ever AI Demo Day. Based in Philadelphia, the MSA is a worldwide leader in accreditation and school […]
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” Podcast
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 Talk
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 […]
