The pandemic: one year later Dr. Mike Davis·March 30, 2021I vividly recall one of the last weekends before the pandemic drastically impacted life as we knew it...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Dr. Mike Davis reflects on events in Boulder Dr. Mike Davis·March 23, 2021Spring Break should not have to be interrupted with the note I’m about to share. Still, the new...All-School NewsHead of School
The state of our school 2021 Dr. Mike Davis·March 18, 2021It’s the time of year to share the annual “State of the School” address. Thanks to everyone who...Editor's PicksFaculty/StaffHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
One woman’s story to not miss as we celebrate Women’s History Month Dr. Mike Davis·March 11, 2021In celebration of Women’s History Month, I thought I would share a relatively unknown story of someone I...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Serving up burritos and kindness Dr. Mike Davis·February 26, 2021I love a good breakfast burrito. It’s my go-to breakfast. Something smothered in Hatch green chile sauce with...Head of School
Harassment, ugliness rampant in online gaming Dr. Mike Davis·February 25, 2021We all have had to spend a lot more time online during the pandemic. We Zoom, check emails,...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Get back to where you once belonged—or not? Dr. Mike Davis·February 18, 2021Before I get to my topic of today—what education might look like in the future—I just want to...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
The kindness of strangers Dr. Mike Davis·February 11, 2021My family is celebrating my birthday this weekend. My mom and dad, who live in Tucson, reminded me...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Leaving a legacy of care Dr. Mike Davis·February 4, 2021The world lost a couple of giants this week. They were not giants because they were regularly in...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolHorizons
Activities, laughter, learning return to campus Dr. Mike Davis·January 28, 2021The energy on campus was amazing this week! This past Monday, our Grade 9 and Grade 8 students...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Do you know Claudette Colvin? Dr. Mike Davis·January 28, 2021I bet you have heard of Rosa Parks. Did you know that nine months before the world got...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Remembering baseball legend Hank Aaron Dr. Mike Davis·January 25, 2021I was five years old when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record. Even though I was...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Sharing history so the future never forgets Dr. Mike Davis·January 21, 2021This coming Wednesday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Among the many disturbing moments at the January 6 insurrection...FeaturedHead of School
MLK: The Other America Dr. Mike Davis·January 14, 2021Many Colorado Academy students know of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech....Editor's PicksHead of SchoolNews
A powerful day for teaching at CA Dr. Mike Davis·January 7, 2021I wake up every day and am psyched to come to work. I am grateful to be at...AcademicsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021: Lessons I will take with me into the New Year Dr. Mike Davis·December 28, 2020I think we would all agree that we are glad to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. I...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Good things did happen in 2020 Dr. Mike Davis·December 17, 2020It’s so easy to go negative. In fact, it’s too easy. Even when we aren’t in a pandemic,...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Well, we almost made it! Dr. Mike Davis·December 10, 2020If you would have asked me over the summer if I thought we could have in-person learning from...Head of School
Taking stock of student feedback Dr. Mike Davis·December 3, 2020How did the week feel? For me, it was just too quiet. I missed seeing students and faculty...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper School
The power of playing the wrong note Dr. Mike Davis·November 23, 2020In the age of COVID-19, I have found music to be a source of healing and relief. Not...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Thanks for your commitment to safety and learning Dr. Mike Davis·November 19, 2020I thought it best to keep this week’s blog short and sweet. As we head into Thanksgiving Break, I...Head of School