A Hartford mother of four has watched one daughter graduate from the Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) and another daughter enter her freshmen year at the magnet high school. Her oldest daughter is now attending college out of state. “My older … Continue reading CTRA Success Story: “CTRA has an inclusive, creative environment and they understand this generation.”
Goodwin College’s high school magnet school, the Connecticut River Academy, hosted a Green Magnet Theme Day on September 25, 2015. Green Day, which is one of CTRA’s largest community service projects, supports the Academy’s sustainability theme, allowing students to learn in a project-based … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy Hosts Green Magnet Theme Day
A Connecticut River Academy mom speaks about her son’s positive experience at the magnet school. One area mother first heard about the Connecticut River Academy through a friend who was attending Goodwin College. “My son is very interested in the … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy Success Story
A Connecticut River Academy father was very happy when his daughter was accepted into Goodwin College’s magnet high school, the Connecticut River Academy (CTRA), located just down the road from campus. “CTRA is preparing my daughter with all the necessary tools for a bright future,” he continued.
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In his remarks to the Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) Class of 2015, Goodwin College president Mark Scheinberg referred to the ceremony as a “night of dreams.” “The land where your school sits today was once brownfields with oil tanks. You started out at CTRA in the Sandbox,” he said, referring to the small modular classrooms that originally housed the students until their new four-story building on the banks of the Connecticut River opened in 2014. Any dream is possible, he added, once you find out the “why” of your life. Continue reading A Night of Dreams: CT River Academy Graduates 80
On May 22, the Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) Envirothon team competed against 41 other state high school teams at the Connecticut College Aboretum in New London. Envirothon, a natural resource based-education program for Connecticut high school students, promotes environmental awareness and personal stewardship through education and competition. Divisions in the competition include aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife, oral presentation, and a skill station. The CTRA team tied for first place in the aquatics division and ranked thirteenth overall in their second year as a competing team. Coached by CTRA science staff member Sebby Agostino, the CTRA team met weekly to review … Continue reading CT River Academy Team Competes at Annual State Envirothon
Nominated for the award by his fellow teachers, Roy is known by students and teachers alike as a force to be reckoned with. He designed and taught curricula for classes like Civics, Food Systems, Social Justice, and Gender Studies, classes that have been wildly popular with students and often involve fieldwork along the Connecticut River. Roy also works to bring the community action and involvement outside of the classroom. Continue reading Tony Roy Named CTRA Teacher of the Year
Former Assistant Director, Tara Amatrudo, will replace retiring Director Linda Dadona after the end of the current school year. Continue reading Tara Amatrudo Appointed New Director of Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin College
Dadona looks back on the amazing story of the school she helped establish with Goodwin College and LEARN. Continue reading CT River Academy Founding Director Linda Dadona Retiring in June
Students and advisors from around the state attended the Connecticut Envirothon Aquatics Workshop hosted at the Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin College. Continue reading Connecticut River Academy Hosts Statewide Envirothon Student Aquatics Workshop
On November 10, an excited crowd at the Connecticut River Academy cheered as the newest addition to their school — a unique, 40-foot student research vessel — returned to the dock after its inaugural trip on the Connecticut River. “This … Continue reading CT River Academy Welcomes One-of-a-Kind Research Vessel
During a morning ribbon-cutting that had the youthful energy of a pep rally, Governor Dannel P. Malloy urged Connecticut River Academy students to set a high standard for those who will follow in their path. “You have the opportunity to … Continue reading Governor Urges CTRA Students to Set the Bar High for Future Classes