Dr. Mike Davis: State of the School Dr. Mike Davis·April 1, 2019I am excited to share with you my eleventh “State of the School” report and offer a “dashboard”...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNewsOn CAmpus Newsletter
Positive coaching leads to sportsmanship, citizenship Dr. Mike Davis·March 26, 2019Well, folks, it’s really nice to be back in school. Our Spring Break was needed, but with the...All-School NewsAthleticsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Climb on! Dr. Mike Davis·February 27, 2019One thing I look forward to at the start of every term is teaching a new class. This...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Unplug! Students challenge the community to ‘Face-to-Face Friday’ (and beyond) Dr. Mike Davis·February 27, 2019The other day I was rehabbing my knee and my physical therapist said, “Look out! Your phone is...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNewsUpper School
CA humbled, grateful for gifts of philanthropy Dr. Mike Davis·February 14, 2019This week, we were able to share news of a very generous lead gift for a new Center...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Why CA Students are the best Dr. Mike Davis·February 7, 2019So, I am finding rich irony that nearly every school in Denver canceled school on a pristine, blue-sky,...All-School NewsAthleticsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNewsUpper School
The Tao of CA: Finding and defining purpose Dr. Mike Davis·January 25, 2019I am turning 50 years old this month, and the notion of hitting a half-century has provoked a...Head of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
The robots are coming! Dr. Mike Davis·January 24, 2019Over the past few years, I have been really interested in understanding just how technology will disrupt education....All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Conflict—today and through history—is the spark for change Dr. Mike Davis·January 18, 2019The founding of our republic was based on the principle that we are all created equal. We could...All-School NewsEditor's PicksHead of SchoolNews
Ten quotes to live by in 2019 Dr. Mike Davis·January 17, 2019While the new year already feels months old, I didn’t want to miss the chance from an educational...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Hey kids, don’t conform! Disruption, revolution, and transcendence Dr. Mike Davis·December 19, 2018Well, if that title didn’t get you to click this link, I don’t know what will! Lately, I...Head of School
Looking beyond grades, if you can Dr. Mike Davis·December 13, 2018I am a big fan of organizational psychologist Adam Grant and his recent New York Times op-ed piece...AcademicsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Season of Hope Dr. Mike Davis·December 6, 2018 This is the season of hope. Not only because “Students H.O.P.E.,” which took place just this past...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
A tribute to George Herbert Walker Bush Dr. Mike Davis·December 3, 2018As the nation prepares to bid farewell to the late President George H.W. Bush, I am reminded of...FeaturedHead of School
What are we trying to do here? Dr. Mike Davis·November 29, 2018“OK, everyone, “ I said to my class on the second to the last day of the term....AcademicsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
CA surveys show positive and strong growth in key areas Dr. Mike Davis·November 29, 2018I want to thank all the parents who completed our fall survey. Your feedback is important to us,...All-School NewsOn CAmpus Newsletter
Grateful on this Thanksgiving Dr. Mike Davis·November 15, 2018Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. There are those who bemoan it. Take, for instance, the opinion...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Veteran’s Day remembrance from the battlefields of Vietnam Dr. Mike Davis·November 8, 2018My father-in-law, Dr. Lawrence Jelsma, passed away recently after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and was buried...Alumni NewsletterEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Caught in the middle Dr. Mike Davis·October 29, 2018On a recent flight, I found myself in an uncomfortable situation. Part of it was because I was...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Empowering students to make their learning real Dr. Mike Davis·October 25, 2018I’ve always believed that one of the best things you can do for kids is to show them...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Academic honesty: More than grades are at stake Dr. Mike Davis·October 17, 2018While traveling earlier this week, I dug into the news and found a great article that has a...AcademicsAll-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School