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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.
Boarding School Health and Fitness Builds Resilience
Boarding schools naturally foster a sense of independence, build resilience, and help students mature and develop good life habits. Learn how boarding school students can adopt healthy lifestyle changes by making overall physical and mental health a top priority. ...
How to Develop a Growth Mindset in High School
Fostering a growth mindset can help high school students face challenges and adversity with a positive attitude. In this article, learn more about how students can cultivate a growth mindset, get answers to your questions, and find a private school aligned with a...
5 Ways Boarding School Can Improve the Mental Health of Teens
Learn more about how attending boarding school can improve the mental health of teens. Read more at Army and Navy Academy for more details on mental health at boarding school. Boarding schools offer a number of critical support systems to address mental health and...
‘One-Size-Fits-All’ School Environments are Fatal to Boys Receiving Proper Education
As a parent of a boy who thrived as a student in an all-boys military boarding school, I’ve spent considerable time researching and learning the specific reasons why.
Brain Science and the Difference between Boys and Girls
Boys and girls learn differently for a very simple biological reason – their brains are built differently. Given, their differences, boys and girls perform better provided different stimuli.
Students Can Thrive in Single-Gender Education
Understanding the differences between how boys and girls learn and doing something about it in our nation’s schools is critical to better preparing our children to become successful adults in tomorrow’s world.
How to Help Your Teen Become Independent
The boarding school environment gives teens the tools they need to develop the critical skills that lead to independence.
7 Tips to Make Exam Prep as Stress Free As Possible
Here are a few tried and true preparation tips to help every Cadet study effectively and perform to the best of his abilities.
What Does it Mean to be a Peer Counselor?
Have you seen a Cadet wearing a blue and orange cord on his uniform? Vanness Zhu ’16 explains what this means.