ABOUT JADE

In 2017, The Fourcast added a new magazine to its traditional coverage. Named for the stone set in the ring of all graduating seniors, which was designed by Tiffany & Co. in 1917, JADE offers an in-depth look at the most pressing issues to the Hockaday community. Former Hockaday Dean of Upper School Ed Long once remarked that Ela Hockaday chose the jade stone because she considered it to be a symbol of wisdom. In honor of the stone’s legacy, JADE hopes to help inform the community and foster knowledgeable conversations about challenging topics.

Health literacy

Understand the process of making well-informed health decisions, including how to take measures preemptively to protect your well-being.

Politicization of health care

Political polarization between conservatives and liberals fueled alternating interpretations of medical data and COVID guidelines. Learn about how those interpretations played out in the political field.

COVID and the environment

COVID inspired a new era of environmental awareness and revived the global push for sustainability. But will that momentum continue in a post-pandemic world?

Accessibility of health care

Health care shifts in response to COVID are transforming the landscape of medicine, a change that especially has affected low-income communities.

Educational shifts

The pandemic left a lasting imprint on a generation of students whose mental health, academic skills and career preparedness were negatively affected. Where do we go from here?

Student standoff

How much should the government be involved in providing health care? Hear what students think and why.