On September 15, 2025, trustees at Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania, announced that the school will close after the 2025-26 academic year. They cited rising tuition costs, falling enrollment, soaring liability insurance premiums, and general...
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.

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...
School Opportunities for Students Impacted by Los Angeles Fires
The Los Angeles fires disrupted life for thousands of California families, burning more than 16,000 homes and leaving thousands of people unable to return to damaged or destroyed residences. More than a dozen schools were either damaged or destroyed by the Palisades,...
Boarding Schools for Students with Dyslexia and Learning Differences
Looking for a private school that will help support your student with dyslexia? It's important to understand that many resources are available. Finding private schools for students with dyslexia, and in particular, the best dyslexia boarding school for students can...
How Boarding School Can Help Students Struggling in a Traditional School
Learn more about what a boarding school is and how attending one can benefit students that are struggling in a traditional school. Let’s begin by diving into the various types of schools and how boarding schools differ from traditional schools. To simplify, there are...