Dr. Mike Davis, Author at Colorado Academy News

Spring Break Reading Tips

Dr. Mike Davis·March 14, 2018

I know we are all excited about Spring Break. Although I know we all want to clear our...

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Eschewing the 8-minute Review

Dr. Mike Davis·March 7, 2018

Colorado Academy’s Upper School students are in the midst of course selection, and the process always produces some...

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In the Aftermath of Parkland

Dr. Mike Davis·February 23, 2018

Many people have written over the past week in light of my communication to the community about the...

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Making Sense (Cents) With Real World Learning

Dr. Mike Davis·February 16, 2018

I am a big believer in “real world” learning. By this, I mean creating authentic learning experiences that...

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A Chance to Break Barriers

Dr. Mike Davis·February 8, 2018

At Colorado Academy, we get to make all kinds of great connections. From our SPEAK lecture program to...

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Tips to Thriving in the Winter Term

Dr. Mike Davis·January 30, 2018

As I write in January, I note the days are just beginning to get a bit longer. Winter...

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A Note of Gratitude for CA Trustees

Dr. Mike Davis·January 25, 2018

Independent schools like Colorado Academy thrive because of the many devoted groups and constituencies — teachers, parents, students,...

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On Civil Discourse and Conversation

Dr. Mike Davis·January 20, 2018

As any reader of this blog knows, I firmly believe that the social and emotional learning that takes...

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Digital Tough Love: A Necessary Approach to Parenting

Dr. Mike Davis·January 10, 2018

Welcome back everyone; it’s good to be back in school! In my reading over break, I came across...

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What is a CA Education Worth?

Dr. Mike Davis·December 5, 2017

I’ve been thinking a lot about this question. As a Head of School, it is my job to...

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Musings on Gratitude, Failure, & Learning

Dr. Mike Davis·September 26, 2017

Entering my tenth year as Head of School at Colorado Academy, I am as excited as ever about...

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For True Understanding, Slow Down

Dr. Mike Davis·June 20, 2017

Remarks at Commencement 2017 When you type the words “fast paced world” into Google, you will get 59...

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Parenting in an Anxious Age

Dr. Mike Davis·April 28, 2017

A parent recently asked me, “How do I set high standards for my child without creating a family...

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Studying Vietnam: Why the Humanities Matter

Dr. Mike Davis·February 22, 2017

Recently, my brother-in-law came across some family records of the Vietnam War. My father-in- law, Dr. Lawrence Jelsma,...

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