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
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
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
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
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
Looking forward to the Leach Center for the Performing Arts Vicki Hildner·December 2, 2020It stood for 43 years, providing a home for countless plays, musicals, meetings, concerts, assemblies, recitals, and Town...ArtsEditor's PicksFeatured
Middle School Birding Club generates interest in birds on campus and beyond Rebecca Risch·November 20, 2020Slow down, observe, listen. At Colorado Academy, there are soaring, chirping, and fluttering rewards in taking that moment....Editor's PicksExperiential EducationFeaturedMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Our social dilemma Dr. Mike Davis·October 22, 2020A few years ago, I quit Facebook and Twitter. At first, it was hard. I felt like I lost...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolUpper School
‘One day this will go down on your permanent record’ Dr. Mike Davis·October 15, 2020It’s a classic line from the great Violent Femmes song “Kiss Off?” As a young student. I vividly...AcademicsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Six lessons from this summer Dr. Mike Davis·September 2, 2020When I am out in nature, I find that my brain automatically goes into “reflection mode.” To be...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Taking action on diversity, equity, and inclusion Dr. Mike Davis·August 31, 2020As a historian, I know that watershed moments are often recognized only in hindsight, but not always in...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Renewed commitment to community norms as we welcome back students Dr. Mike Davis·August 27, 2020There’s not a lot of fun about living in the age of COVID-19. But I have to say...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolLower School
Lower School students return to CA! Vicki Hildner·August 26, 2020“Hello, Henry!” called Second Grade teacher Jessi McCoy, as her very first student, Henry Howe, bounded up to...Editor's PicksFeaturedLower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
