My favorite holiday greeting
The other day, I received a nice holiday card from a Colorado Academy Fourth Grade student named Sysy....
Head of School
Five ways to support your child in the New Year
I hope you each enjoyed a restful Holiday Break. As the parent of two college students, I really...
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...
Students learn about price of war at Fort Logan National Cemetery
You can’t learn about war without understanding the human price that comes with it. With the help of...
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...
Proof that anything is possible
Just this past week, while we in Denver were navigating back-to-back winter storms, I was also focused on...
Eight ways to make the most of your CA experience
At a recent gathering of Colorado Academy alumni in New York City, I was reminded again about...
Get a closer look: Parent Preview
Today is our first major school admission event of the season, our annual Admission Parent Preview. This is...
CA’s Six Cs still as relevant as ever
Anya Kamenetz has been a three-time lecturer as part of Colorado Academy’s SPEAK lecture program. Author of five...
Our public purpose
Private institutions have taken a hit lately. While private schools are often misunderstood by the media, the...
No homework zone in effect this weekend: Some thoughts and a challenge
So here’s some good news for our students: This weekend—beginning on September 27—is a No Homework weekend. Additionally,...
With loss, success takes on new meaning
This week began with the passing of two giants in American culture. On Sunday, our country lost Ric...
New mission statement will guide our work
Colorado Academy: Creating curious, kind, courageous, and adventurous learners and leaders. What Guides Our Work: 1. We foster...
On chores, responsibilities and turning 7
A couple of weeks ago, I learned of a Colorado Academy Lower School student who was about to...
Learning from history does not mean rewriting it
I have written and spoken before about how I was raised with split personality when it came to...
Shoot for the moon
As we launched the new school year this week, I borrowed the theme of “Shoot for the Moon”...
How can we protect what matters most?
I truly love the start of the school year at Colorado Academy. There is an energy and excitement...
Get ready to make your mark!
Dear CA Students, Ready or not, we are starting school next week! I thought I would write this...
Dr. Mike Davis and Erik Weihenmayer go climbing
At Colorado Academy, we’ve been thinking a lot about mission statements this past year. Coincident with our reaccreditation...