2018 Computer Science Festival delivers hands-on tech fun
In December, Colorado Academy‘s Raether Library was transformed into a buzzing extravaganza of robots, drones, and virtual reality...
Academics
Looking beyond grades, if you can
I am a big fan of organizational psychologist Adam Grant and his recent New York Times op-ed piece...
What are we trying to do here?
“OK, everyone, “ I said to my class on the second to the last day of the term....
A ‘Museum of Mexico’
On the Friday before Thanksgiving break, Middle School students visited a “Museum of Mexico” without ever leaving...
Academic honesty: More than grades are at stake
While traveling earlier this week, I dug into the news and found a great article that has a...
Ninth Grade Intensive: Six days of deep learning
Some students traveled to El Paso, Texas to study the complexities of the border between the U.S. and...
Competing in Computer Science
While many Colorado Academy students took a break over Memorial Day weekend, one of CA’s teams was sweating...
Images of Greatness 2018
From explorers to athletes, prize fighters to ballerinas, peacemakers to inventors—Colorado Academy’s Grade 5 students transformed themselves into...
First Grade Teacher, Margit Patterson, on ‘Why I Teach’
Colorado Academy First Grade teacher Margit Patterson talks about “Why I Teach.” Has there been a teacher...
REDI Lab 2018
The REDI Lab at CA is a one trimester “school-within-a-school” experience. REDI is an acronym for the cornerstones...
CA takes two of top five positions at State Mock Trial
On Saturday, March 10, the students of the CA Mock Trial A and C Teams wrapped up two...
Why do Lower School students love audiobooks?
Mr. Russell was the teacher to have for sixth grade at my elementary school. He stood out among...
Students mentor peers at Colorado Academy Writing Center
It’s the last 30 minutes of the school day, the time at Colorado Academy set aside for students...
Colorado Academy Students Capture Ten Regional Writing Awards
Colorado Academy Upper School students are winners of ten awards from the 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards...
Upper School English Teacher, Ross Holland, on ‘Why I Teach’
Colorado Academy Upper School English teacher Ross Holland talks about “Why I Teach.” Has there been a teacher...
Third Grade Teacher, Stephanie Stone, on ‘Why I Teach’
Colorado Academy Third Grade teacher Stephanie Stone talks about “Why I Teach.” Has there been a teacher who...
MS Social Studies Teacher, Adrian Green, on ‘Why I Teach’
Colorado Academy Middle School Social Studies teacher Adrian Green talks about “Why I Teach.” Has there been a...
Kindergarten Teacher, Christine West, on ‘Why I Teach’
Colorado Academy Kindergarten teacher Christine West talks about “Why I Teach.” Has there been a teacher who made...
Mock Trial Teams Headed to State Tournament
Two of Colorado Academy’s three High School Mock Trial teams are headed to the State Tournament, set for...
Teachers Across Divisions Participate in Virtual Exchange
After a professional development trip to Colombia during the summer of 2017, Global Travel and Exchange Programs Director...
Piñón’s college plans are a first at CA
All seniors at Colorado Academy face challenges and decisions as they apply to college or make plans for...