Army and Navy Academy will host its 17th Annual Veterans Day Military Review on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM at Bliss Stadium, located at 2600 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA. This community tradition honors the men and women who have served our nation with courage and...
ACADEMY PERSPECTIVES
Army and Navy Academy’s blog is a window into life at California’s premiere college preparatory military boarding school. Here, we’ll share cadet stories, achievements, insights from our leadership team, and information for families interested in boy brain science and the Gurian model. Whether you’re a prospective family exploring what sets the Academy apart or a member of our vibrant Warrior community, you’ll find exciting and informative perspectives.
How to Choose the Best Boarding School
Key Takeaways Understand the benefits of a boarding school education. Do your research and compare various types of boarding schools and their options. Follow key steps: define your priorities, prepare for campus visits, explore financial aid, and learn how to apply. Review school FAQs so you can...
The ‘Why, When and How’s’ of Learning a Foreign Language
Why Learning a Second Language in School Gives You a Major Edge Key Takeaways Learn why mastering a foreign language can give students a competitive edge in college admissions. Discover how learning a foreign language can contribute to career success. Discover a unique boarding school in...
Army and Navy Academy Remembers Senator David G. Kelley, Class of 1947
Carlsbad, CA - Army and Navy Academy is deeply saddened at the passing of Senator David G. Kelley, Class of 1947, who died last week. A U.S. Air Force pilot during the Korean conflict, Senator Kelley went on to become a successful citrus rancher in Hemet, California, and a highly respected public...
Behind the Gates of a Modern Military Academy: Myths & Truths About Boys’ Military Boarding Schools
Parents, counselors, and even boys themselves often wonder what really happens inside a modern military academy. Far from the clichés, a well-run boys’ military boarding school is a college-preparatory community where structure, mentorship, and leadership training accelerate how boys learn,...
Neuroscience and Boy’s Education: How Boys Learn Differently
Key Takeaways: Find out how cognitive neuroscience is informing and having an impact at an all-boys school for grades 7-12. Discover how faculty and staff at Army and Navy Academy leverage findings from cognitive neuroscience by creating interactive lessons and rewards systems to motivate learning...
Debunking the Biggest Myths About Military Boarding Schools
Whether you are a teenager or a parent, you may be influenced by some common myths about military schools and even be asking if military school is bad or just for bad kids. So let’s dispel some common myths and misconceptions about military schools so you can see the many benefits of military...
Benefits of Boarding Schools in the U.S.
There are over 128,000 K-12 schools in the United States, of which, approximately 98,000 are public schools and about 30,000 are private. Only 5% of U.S. school children attend boarding schools although boarding schools are known for offering rigorous academics, small class sizes, and strong...
Boarding School vs Day School: Which Private School Option Is Best for Your Teen?
Making a choice between a boarding school vs. a nonresidential private school is a decision that can have a significant impact on your teen’s academic and personal development; therefore, it really is critical to understand the basic differences. Both private day schools and boarding schools fall...
Why So Many Male Students are Falling Behind in School
Boys are facing unprecedented obstacles to their academic success that begin early in life and compound throughout college and their early careers. School performance data, test scores, college acceptance and dropout rates, and salary data all indicate boys and young men are falling behind. “The...