Mr. Todd Jaser managed the Choate website redesign.  This past summer, Choate underwent a major revamp of the website, which was last updated over three years ago.  Redesigning the website began with defining its goals and stakeholders. Choate partnered with a creative agency, 160over90, to create the School’s viewbook, andRead More

Tackling the gender disparities in STEM has long been a topic of interest at Choate and beyond, but the spotlight on gender inequality in the social sciences has not shined as bright. Many Choate students, regardless of their gender identity, have felt the impact of a gender imbalance in classroomsRead More

When students and faculty shifted to remote learning in the spring term of last year, no one could predict the challenges of the year to come. Over a year later, as we look forward to potentially maskless and closer-than-six-feet life, many teachers are considering ways to implement some of theRead More

The Choate Strategic Plan is a document that outlines the initiatives that are to be prioritized by the school. As the eight-year mark from the previous update approaches, the administration seeks to re-write the plan, which is usually updated every five to seven years. Led by Head of School Dr.Read More

Since the beginning of 2021, there has been a major uptick in gun violence with a total of 147 mass shootings in the United States and a 73% increase in mass shootings from the same four-month period last year. These shootings have also gotten more deadly, with 176 deaths inRead More

As the 2020-2021 school year comes to an end, Choate has begun to draft its guidelines for the upcoming school year. This year, Choate has maintained stringent rules in response to the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. For the 2021-2022 school year, the School will be making major changesRead More

What do a golden olive branch, art by Andy Warhol, and three golf balls have in common? They’ve all been left behind on the moon! And, while these items may be sentimental favorites, among this group are also three moon buggies and 54 unscrewed probes. All of this debris addsRead More

With a recent spike in Covid-19 cases, India is currently faced with the world’s largest outbreak. Compared to the United States, where personal protective equipment and vaccines are readily available, India is struggling to contain the tragedy of growing infections amid mass cremations and shortgages in basic medical supplies. ThreeRead More

Next year, Mr. Pat Dennehy will replace Mr. Will Morris as Director of Residential Life. Mr. Dennehy, who currently lives in Tobey House, has worked as the Associate Director of Admission for his first seven years at Choate.  Mr. Dennehy has also served as the Head Coach of Boys VarsityRead More