Have you ever thought about what makes a good student versus a skilled, lifelong learner?
Most schools focus on studying material, completing homework, participating in class; in other words, academic engagement. We expect those who enroll to be academically engaged, good students. Our task—and our joy—is lighting the fire of intellectual engagement: grappling with ideas, finding intrinsic motivation, and seeking ways to apply knowledge and skills to solve problems in our world. The level of challenge is also important: we don’t want students to be either bored or anxious, but find the right balance that encourages engagement in their own learning.
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Academic News
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Newark Academy to Welcome Jonathan Glynn ’69 as 246th Convocation Speaker
Read MoreOn September 4, 2019, Newark Academy students, faculty, administration, and staff will welcome Jonathan Glynn '69 as this year’s keynote speaker for Newark Academy’s 246th Convocation. Convocation is the formal ceremony celebrating the opening of the academic year.The Founding Director of Wings Over Haiti, Jonathan is a philanthropist with a successful career in the real estate business, and an artist whose work has been exhibited nationally. -
NA Baseball Named to 2018-19 American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award
Read MoreNewark Academy’s baseball team has been named to the 2018-19 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award. NA is amongst 301-member college and high school programs from across the country who have been awarded the 2018-19 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award.
