Graduation Brings Renewed Dedication Dr. Mike Davis·June 7, 2018This has been a busy season of culminating ceremonies at Colorado Academy. As my twins just graduated from...FeaturedHead of School
What I Learned This Week About CA Dr. Mike Davis·May 31, 2018Nine Colorado Academy students and I are heading back from Interim where we’ve spent a week in the...Experiential EducationFeaturedHead of School
Hang Tight – It’s May Dr. Mike Davis·May 2, 2018I spoke to a fellow head of school from the East Coast who was bemoaning the coming of...FeaturedHead of School
The Responsibility of History Dr. Mike Davis·April 18, 2018I am dumbfounded by the inability of humans to remember and to learn from history. Although my historical...FeaturedHead of School
Now it Gets Personal Dr. Mike Davis·April 12, 2018Working with high school students for more than two decades, I have a lot of insight into the...FeaturedHead of School
The Death of MLK 50 Years On Dr. Mike Davis·March 29, 2018Fifty years ago, on April 4, 1968, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn....FeaturedHead of School
‘The State of the School is great’ Dr. Mike Davis·March 19, 2018Our annual check of Colorado’s Academy’s indicators of school health progress shows a forward-thinking and innovative school with...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Spring Break Reading Tips Dr. Mike Davis·March 14, 2018I know we are all excited about Spring Break. Although I know we all want to clear our...FeaturedHead of School
Eschewing the 8-minute Review Dr. Mike Davis·March 7, 2018Colorado Academy’s Upper School students are in the midst of course selection, and the process always produces some...FeaturedHead of School
In the Aftermath of Parkland Dr. Mike Davis·February 23, 2018Many people have written over the past week in light of my communication to the community about the...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of School
Making Sense (Cents) With Real World Learning Dr. Mike Davis·February 16, 2018I am a big believer in “real world” learning. By this, I mean creating authentic learning experiences that...FeaturedHead of School
A Chance to Break Barriers Dr. Mike Davis·February 8, 2018At Colorado Academy, we get to make all kinds of great connections. From our SPEAK lecture program to...Head of School
Tips to Thriving in the Winter Term Dr. Mike Davis·January 30, 2018As I write in January, I note the days are just beginning to get a bit longer. Winter...Head of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
A Note of Gratitude for CA Trustees Dr. Mike Davis·January 25, 2018Independent schools like Colorado Academy thrive because of the many devoted groups and constituencies — teachers, parents, students,...All-School NewsHead of School
On Civil Discourse and Conversation Dr. Mike Davis·January 20, 2018As any reader of this blog knows, I firmly believe that the social and emotional learning that takes...FeaturedHead of School
Digital Tough Love: A Necessary Approach to Parenting Dr. Mike Davis·January 10, 2018Welcome back everyone; it’s good to be back in school! In my reading over break, I came across...FeaturedHead of School
What is a CA Education Worth? Dr. Mike Davis·December 5, 2017I’ve been thinking a lot about this question. As a Head of School, it is my job to...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Musings on Gratitude, Failure, & Learning Dr. Mike Davis·September 26, 2017Entering my tenth year as Head of School at Colorado Academy, I am as excited as ever about...FeaturedHead of School
For True Understanding, Slow Down Dr. Mike Davis·June 20, 2017Remarks at Commencement 2017 When you type the words “fast paced world” into Google, you will get 59...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School
Parenting in an Anxious Age Dr. Mike Davis·April 28, 2017A parent recently asked me, “How do I set high standards for my child without creating a family...FeaturedHead of SchoolLower SchoolMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Studying Vietnam: Why the Humanities Matter Dr. Mike Davis·February 22, 2017Recently, my brother-in-law came across some family records of the Vietnam War. My father-in- law, Dr. Lawrence Jelsma,...Head of School
