Fostering student agency
Student agency is an oft-used phrase in educational circles these days. More and more educational leaders are promoting...
Dr. Jon Vogels
The value of extracurricular activities
Most of us recall fondly our participation in high school extracurriculars. We may even think about our involvement...
This is why I like Admission season
Now that the calendar has turned to 2019, I am happy to find myself deeply involved in the...
Why CA encourages students to try new things
Every fall Parent Preview provides Colorado Academy with two wonderful opportunities to showcase our whole school to prospective...
Going global at CA
The last few years have been particularly exciting for Colorado Academy’s ambitious Global Travel Program. Thanks in large...
Getting off to a running start
Over the last couple of weeks, faculty have been busily getting ready for the beginning of...
The truly authentic Class of 2018
One aspect of this year’s class stood out to me as several of us were crafting the...
Positive collaboration—one of the 6 C’s in action
At Colorado Academy, one of the “6 C’s” that provides focus for our Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 program...
20 Slides, 20 Seconds Help Cut Pain of Public Speaking
Survey results famously show a greater number of people fear public speaking more than they fear death. Whether...
Why is Self-Reflection a Good Thing for Students to Do?
First of all, research shows that giving reflection time is valuable to anyone as a means of creating...
The Strengths of a PK-12 Environment
Walking across campus on any given day, I can encounter students of all ages. Occasionally, this means being...
Describing the Class of 2017
I want to share some thoughts about CA’s Class of 2017, a diverse collection of young women and...
Students Honored at US Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to the following seniors who received the following awards during today’s Upper School Awards Assembly: Karl Neserke,...
How to Balance the Benefits of Student Choice
Student choice is a powerful thing. We know adolescents crave autonomy and independence, so when they have opportunity...
Setting the Norms for Great Conversation and Growth
If you walk around the Upper School building, you might notice the presence of a set of guidelines...