Elections and Sustaining Our CA Culture Dr. Mike Davis·November 3, 2022Many of you have heard me say that, never before in my teaching career, have I felt outside...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
‘Handle Hard Better’ Dr. Mike Davis·October 31, 2022The best thing I have seen on YouTube of late is Kara Lawson’s now viral speech to her...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Bringing History to Life Dr. Mike Davis·October 27, 2022A week ago, I read a fascinating obituary on Daniel Smith. Smith was one of the few remaining...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Thanks for supporting CA! Dr. Mike Davis·October 20, 2022This week’s blog is a chance for me to offer sincere thanks to everyone who supported CA Gives...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Focus on learning, not grades Dr. Mike Davis·October 6, 2022As we head into conferences and mid-trimester testing season, I want to caution about over obsessing about grades....AcademicsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Intellectual and academic freedom Dr. Mike Davis·October 2, 2022One of my goals this year is to develop a statement on Academic Freedom. The University of Chicago...AcademicsAll-School NewsFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
SPEAK talk captures the power of giving back Dr. Mike Davis·September 29, 2022This week, we had an amazing SPEAK (Series for Parent Education About Kids) event presented by a CA...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Homecoming strengthens ties to CA Dr. Mike Davis·September 22, 2022Homecoming is this weekend. Later today, we will have our annual pep rally, which is one of my...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Much more to learn about 9/11 Dr. Mike Davis·September 15, 2022This past weekend marked the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. Many families at CA...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
In triumph, tragedy Dr. Mike Davis·September 8, 2022This week marked the 50th anniversary of the terrorist attack at the Munich Games. In 1972, the German...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Gorbachev: Death of a Statesman Dr. Mike Davis·September 1, 2022As some of you know, my doctoral work was on American Cold War foreign policy. My master’s thesis...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Protecting our community’s culture Dr. Mike Davis·August 31, 2022As I enter my fifteenth year as Colorado Academy’s Head of School, it’s important to reflect on the...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Coming out of the pandemic: How best to support your child Dr. Mike Davis·August 25, 2022This first week of school felt great. Even though COVID-19 is still lurking, this was the first start...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
‘Working out puzzles’ Dr. Mike Davis·June 3, 2022This is a special class for me. I began my time here at Colorado Academy when some of...Head of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
‘The last full measure of devotion’ Dr. Mike Davis·May 26, 2022The title of this blog is what President Abraham Lincoln, in his famous address at the dedication of...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Another mass shooting must be addressed Dr. Mike Davis·May 19, 2022It’s hard to find words that are in any way meaningful after the mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y....Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Maintaining perspective on college admissions Dr. Mike Davis·May 12, 2022At Commencement, we share the annual Senior Journal. Families get to see where our graduating Seniors will attend...College CounselingEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
A proud dad’s lessons on parenting Dr. Mike Davis·May 5, 2022This month, my twin daughters are graduating from college. The moment they were born, I felt something that...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Celebrating the return of Interim Dr. Mike Davis·April 27, 2022Ah, the month of May at Colorado Academy! It’s a whirlwind of amazing year-end activities—music recitals, the All-School...Experiential EducationHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Day of Silence at CA Dr. Mike Davis·April 21, 2022Today, Colorado Academy Upper School students will recognize Day of Silence—a day devoted to showing support for LGBTQ+...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Time to celebrate CA Faculty and Staff Dr. Mike Davis·April 14, 2022Colorado Academy has great teachers. Period. I am reminded of that every spring, when we honor a select...Editor's PicksFaculty/StaffFeaturedHead of School
