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.

Financial literacy breakdown

Understanding the financial world is essential to shaping your future. Learn how to develop personal financial literacy and collect tips and tricks from experts in the finance world.

Global inflation

Engage with our interactive map that compares inflation and product prices worldwide. Understand how economic changes ripple from country to country and impact currency values.

The supply chain at Hockaday

Supply chain issues that began with the pandemic are still impacting daily life and businesses across the country, including at Hockaday. Learn about school-wide adjustments from administrators and experts addressing these issues.

An analysis of cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency’s meteoric rise shocked the global economy, and its sequential fall contains lessons important to all investors. Engage with a timeline of cryptocurrency and understand how its journey serves as a cautionary tale for investors.

Displacement in Dallas

Often labeled under the false moniker of “gentrification,” displacement has affected Dallas’ most vulnerable communities and shifted the landscape of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. But what impact will these changes have on the continued growth of the city?

Guest story

Ashley Francis began investing at a young age, and her investment journey taught her about the value of risk assessment and solid advice. Read about her journey in her own words.