Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward joined Colorado Academy Upper School ...
This month our Upper School students who are part of the Students of Racially Diverse Backgrounds Affinity Group had the opportunity to meet with our alumni of ...
The art of civil discourse is not an easy one. Some even avoid having civil conversations in a democratic society, due to the polarization of opinion in America...
This year people have endured various levels of racial trauma. Whether it’s as someone who unfortunately experienced it first hand, an ally, or feeling the call...
I’m filled with deep sadness and grief as I’ve watched these months unfold. If explaining a pandemic to children at Colorado Academy weren’t hard enough, we fin...
Remembering the rich history, culture, and advancement of people whose stories have not always been highlighted throughout history is one of the many reasons to...
Discussing race with children can feel hard. In many ways, it’s the elephant in the room. Everyone sees it, everyone talks around it, but diving deeper feels di...
Some of the most impactful people throughout history were great speakers, and Theo Wilson is just that—a dynamic presenter! The TEDx speaker, author, and local ...
Why do we celebrate cultural heritage months? In the United States, celebrations like Black History or Hispanic Heritage months highlight the vast contributions...
Students, educators, and community leaders come from around the country to attend the annual NAIS People of Color Conference (PoCC) and Student Divers...
What do you get when several students and educators within the Colorado Academy community connect with other individuals in the Denver Metro area? A dynamic equ...
Over the next few weeks at Colorado Academy, as a collaboration between the school’s World Language Department, the Diversity Equity and Inclusivity Committee, ...
As I reflect on our new Mission Statement and consider the types of leaders we aspire to cultivate at Colorado Academy, the Six Cs are such an integra...
