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...
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Pivot, Zoom, Teach!
One of the often-noted aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic is how quickly it spread. Colorado Academy began watching...
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...
An open letter to Colorado Academy students
Dear Colorado Academy Students, As I watched people walk to their cars and drive off campus for Spring...
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...
CA and Outward Bound: A long history of opting outside
It is the time of year at Colorado Academy when faculty are preparing their Interim trips, and students...
The language of grief and the importance of community
The response of the Colorado Academy community over the past several weeks after the loss of a beloved...
Truth in human geography?
I love maps. I mean…I LOVE maps. This love of maps camp from my dad. He is a...
A history lesson on humanity
Right now, I am reading Donald Miller’s enthralling book Vicksburg: Grant’s Campaign that Broke the Confederacy. This excellent...
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,...
MLK and Vietnam: a brave stand
Over the winter break, I read Max Hastings’ thoughtful study of the Vietnam War entitled Vietnam, An Epic...
Nordette, Haiti, and CA forever linked after catastrophic earthquake
This week marks the 10-year anniversary of a devastating disaster 2,500 miles from Denver that continues to have...
Grandparents Day 2019
More than 500 grandparents—a record number—made the trip to visit Colorado Academy on December 20, 2019. They...
My favorite holiday greeting
The other day, I received a nice holiday card from a Colorado Academy Fourth Grade student named Sysy....
Dynamic describes every day at CA
As an adjective, the word “dynamic” means “characterized by constant activity or progress.” As a noun, it is...
Dissecting gratitude
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I am reminded how more and more scientific literature supports two things...
Colorado Academy adopts new Mission Statement
Colorado Academy: Creating curious, kind, courageous, and adventurous learners and leaders. Colorado Academy’s new Mission Statement is distinguished by...
Learning through observation
This week, I saw the work of two highly gifted artists–work that showed each one’s deep connection with...
Research for this Veterans Day
Every Veterans Day, I find myself thinking about sacrifice and service to this country. As a historian and...