The Most Difficult Emotion
Joy Noun: a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. “Tears of joy.” Beloved Community, Beloved. I promised I...
Culture & Community Director
Culture and Community at CA
“Being disconnected from your cultural heritage can lead you to question who you really are and where you...
Award-winning author meets with literature class
Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward...
Students of multicultural backgrounds meet with alumni
This month our Upper School students who are part of the Students of Racially Diverse Backgrounds Affinity Group...
The art of civil discourse
The art of civil discourse is not an easy one. Some even avoid having civil conversations in a...
CA students and families lean into dialog on race, inclusivity, and identity
The issue of race continues to dominate headlines. The recent decision in Louisville has led to more unrest...
The road towards racial healing
This year people have endured various levels of racial trauma. Whether it’s as someone who unfortunately experienced it...
Courageous Conversations
On the first Monday morning after the last official day of school, Colorado Academy students might have considered...
Two different Americas
I’m filled with deep sadness and grief as I’ve watched these months unfold. If explaining a pandemic to...
Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Remembering the rich history, culture, and advancement of people whose stories have not always been highlighted throughout history...
Strategies for healthy conversations around race
Discussing race with children can feel hard. In many ways, it’s the elephant in the room. Everyone sees...
Middle School Level UP speaker shares strategies for overcoming stereotypes
Some of the most impactful people throughout history were great speakers, and Theo Wilson is just that—a dynamic...
Cultural heritage months celebrate contributions from historically overlooked groups
Why do we celebrate cultural heritage months? In the United States, celebrations like Black History or Hispanic Heritage...
A prism of light
By Allison Peters Jensen, Director of Libraries and Sarah Wright, Director of Inclusivity Let’s kick off 2020 with...
Conferences expand thinking in equity, inclusion, and justice
Students, educators, and community leaders come from around the country to attend the annual NAIS People of...
‘You can’t judge someone on how they look’
What do you get when several students and educators within the Colorado Academy community connect with other individuals...
In class and out: Programs celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Over the next few weeks at Colorado Academy, as a collaboration between the school’s World Language Department, the...
On building cultural competence
As I reflect on our new Mission Statement and consider the types of leaders we aspire to...