Giving up control without letting go of one’s vision
As we embark upon this new year, every member of our school community will need to learn to...
Editor’s Picks
CA: We got this….
“Davis, put on your game face and get out there!” As a young athlete, “game face” was a...
CA announces opening plans for 2020-2021 school year
(DENVER)—Colorado Academy Head of School Dr. Mike Davis announced on Monday, Aug. 10, the school’s plan for its...
Remembering the lives of two civil rights giants
The nation has experienced significant loss, and I felt it important to take a moment and reflect on...
2020 Middle School Continuation
Teacher Tributes to the Class of 2024 At Middle School Continuation, many teachers, representing arts, academics, and athletics,...
Emphasizing community norms in light of ongoing tragic events
We began this year with a series of Town Hall meetings for each of our academic divisions, during...
Memorial Day: Remembering those who have fallen
Memorial Day is one of the most significant days for U.S. service members and their families. It is...
Ed Bleã: A shining example of service
I feel fortunate that I have more than a few people in my life that I can count...
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...
The pandemic’s silver lining
As an extrovert and someone who thrives being around people, the social distancing restrictions around COVID-19 are pretty...
Gratitude for a supportive community
As we go into this long Spring weekend, I want to wish you all well and hope you...
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...
So many heroes
“Our lives are filled with so many heroes,” wrote one of our frequent Colorado Academy social media readers...
The crucible of our lives
My son is taking an independent study on metal making. In an effort to help sustain his learning...
Starting anew … online
We don’t often have the opportunity to get two opening days of a school year, but today, our...
Need a new activity during social distancing? Try one of these!
While the coronavirus has us hunkered down this Spring Break, CA faculty and staff have been compiling virtual...
The Dr. Davis Playlist: Songs for Social Distancing
Well, CA Community, I think we need a break from bad news and need some fun. So, today...
Practicing what we teach: Using the Six Cs to manage COVID-19
A few years into my teaching career, a crisis at my school propelled me to become a school...
Colorado Academy launches new website
A new decade calls for a new website! Colorado Academy is excited to debut its redesigned website, which...
Auschwitz: Never forget
January 27 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. On this day...
2020 Middle School Interim brochure
Interim provides opportunities to get out of the classroom to learn by doing, through exposure to new ideas,...