Gratitude for a supportive community Dr. Mike Davis·April 16, 2020As we go into this long Spring weekend, I want to wish you all well and hope you...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Middle School Level UP speaker shares strategies for overcoming stereotypes Sarah Wright·April 9, 2020Some of the most impactful people throughout history were great speakers, and Theo Wilson is just that—a dynamic...Culture & Community DirectorEditor's PicksMiddle School
So many heroes Dr. Mike Davis·April 8, 2020“Our lives are filled with so many heroes,” wrote one of our frequent Colorado Academy social media readers...AlumniEditor's PicksHead of School
The crucible of our lives Dr. Mike Davis·April 2, 2020My son is taking an independent study on metal making. In an effort to help sustain his learning...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Starting anew … online Dr. Mike Davis·March 25, 2020We don’t often have the opportunity to get two opening days of a school year, but today, our...AcademicsAll-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Need a new activity during social distancing? Try one of these! Communications·March 20, 2020While the coronavirus has us hunkered down this Spring Break, CA faculty and staff have been compiling virtual...Editor's PicksFeatured
The Dr. Davis Playlist: Songs for Social Distancing Dr. Mike Davis·March 18, 2020Well, CA Community, I think we need a break from bad news and need some fun. So, today...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Practicing what we teach: Using the Six Cs to manage COVID-19 Dr. Mike Davis·March 11, 2020A few years into my teaching career, a crisis at my school propelled me to become a school...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Colorado Academy launches new website Rebecca Risch·January 29, 2020A new decade calls for a new website! Colorado Academy is excited to debut its redesigned website, which...Editor's PicksFeaturedNewsOn CAmpus Newsletter
Auschwitz: Never forget Dr. Mike Davis·January 23, 2020January 27 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. On this day...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
2020 Middle School Interim brochure Forbes Cone·January 23, 2020Interim provides opportunities to get out of the classroom to learn by doing, through exposure to new ideas,...Editor's PicksExperiential EducationFeaturedMiddle School
MLK and Vietnam: a brave stand Dr. Mike Davis·January 16, 2020Over the winter break, I read Max Hastings’ thoughtful study of the Vietnam War entitled Vietnam, An Epic...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Nordette, Haiti, and CA forever linked after catastrophic earthquake Dr. Mike Davis·January 9, 2020This week marks the 10-year anniversary of a devastating disaster 2,500 miles from Denver that continues to have...Editor's PicksExperiential EducationFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Grandparents Day 2019 Vicki Hildner·December 20, 2019 More than 500 grandparents—a record number—made the trip to visit Colorado Academy on December 20, 2019. They...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedOn CAmpus Newsletter
My favorite holiday greeting Dr. Mike Davis·December 19, 2019The other day, I received a nice holiday card from a Colorado Academy Fourth Grade student named Sysy....Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Dynamic describes every day at CA Dr. Mike Davis·December 12, 2019As an adjective, the word “dynamic” means “characterized by constant activity or progress.” As a noun, it is...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Dissecting gratitude Dr. Mike Davis·November 21, 2019As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I am reminded how more and more scientific literature supports two things...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolLower SchoolNews
Learning through observation Dr. Mike Davis·November 14, 2019This week, I saw the work of two highly gifted artists–work that showed each one’s deep connection with...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Research for this Veterans Day Dr. Mike Davis·November 7, 2019Every Veterans Day, I find myself thinking about sacrifice and service to this country. As a historian and...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
CA field hockey team caps undefeated season with state title Communications·November 5, 2019 In their first appearance at the State Championship game in four years, the Colorado Academy Field Hockey Team...AthleticsEditor's PicksFeaturedNewsOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School
Proof that anything is possible Dr. Mike Davis·October 31, 2019Just this past week, while we in Denver were navigating back-to-back winter storms, I was also focused on...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews