Another mass shooting must be addressed
It’s hard to find words that are in any way meaningful after the mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y....
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Maintaining perspective on college admissions
At Commencement, we share the annual Senior Journal. Families get to see where our graduating Seniors will attend...
A proud dad’s lessons on parenting
This month, my twin daughters are graduating from college. The moment they were born, I felt something that...
Mary Poppins makes merry with two Marys
How many actors does it take to play Mary Poppins in the 2022 Colorado Academy Upper School...
Newton property will be home to second lighted turf field
Starting in spring 2022, Colorado Academy students who play on Field Hockey, Lacrosse, and Soccer teams enjoyed well-lit...
Day of Silence at CA
Today, Colorado Academy Upper School students will recognize Day of Silence—a day devoted to showing support for LGBTQ+...
Time to celebrate CA Faculty and Staff
Colorado Academy has great teachers. Period. I am reminded of that every spring, when we honor a select...
My hopes for peace and justice
This week I was struck by footage of a young Ukrainian couple mourning the killing of their 18-month-old...
2022 Upper School PlatFORUM generates discussion, activism
The last time the Colorado Academy Upper School gathered for an in-person PlatFORUM, today’s Seniors were Freshmen. Because...
Is AI a threat to humanity? CA Seventh Graders debate the case
Colorado Academy Seventh Graders do not shy away from complex or controversial subject matter. When voting on this...
State of the School: an amazing year with big plans ahead
Head of School Dr. Mike Davis delivered his annual State of the School address on March 17, 2022. ...
CA Ice Hockey Team demonstrates that hard work pays off
I was so proud of the Colorado Academy Ice Hockey Team as I watched them play in the...
Ice Hockey Team plays for peace in Ukraine—and for Danny
View and download all the photos from the game. When the Colorado Academy Ice Hockey Team took the...
‘State of the School’ preview
We marked a milestone in February, with Jefferson County Public Health allowing schools to move to mask optional....
Talking to kids about war
The headlines about Russia invading Ukraine caught the world’s attention: Bloomberg News: ‘Russia Hits Airfields; Kyiv Imposes Martial...
Dr. Paul Farmer: A life of service
The world mourns the death of Dr. Paul Farmer this week. His name may not be familiar to...
Shoutout to the CA Staff
Appreciation is overflowing at Colorado Academy this month, as the Parent Association has done an amazing job of...
The powerful connector called fun
We had a little fun this week at Colorado Academy. Each day brought a reminder of just how...
Celebrating and learning during Black History Month
February is Black History Month. I’m wearing my historian hat as I write this blog because I think...
Take time to talk history on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thursday, January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. There are so many reasons why it is important that...
My new recommendation regarding the internet: trust but verify
In this divided political age, there’s little Republicans and Democrats agree on. But one area of shared concern...