Substance Abuse Prevention in a Changing World Dr. Mike Davis·February 9, 2023This week at Colorado Academy, substance abuse experts from the Soundcheck Prevention Network spoke to Seventh, Eighth, Ninth,...Head of SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper School
The Surgeon General on Social Media and Adolescents Dr. Mike Davis·February 2, 2023Last Sunday, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy gave an interview to CNN about social media use and teenagers. Although...Editor's PicksHead of School
Toward a ‘Beloved Community’ Dr. Mike Davis·January 31, 2023I have been thinking recently about what makes a healthy and safe community. Often, we have used the...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
AI: It’s Not All Bad News Dr. Mike Davis·January 19, 2023Earlier this month, I wrote about the looming changes coming to education because of the dramatic advances in...FeaturedHead of School
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Transformative Leadership Dr. Mike Davis·January 12, 2023Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an opportunity for families to talk about the impact individuals can have...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of School
Focusing on What Is Important Dr. Mike Davis·January 5, 2023It has been wonderful to see our students back on campus after the Winter Break. The classrooms are...Head of School
John Connor, Where Did You Go? Dr. Mike Davis·January 2, 2023Well, I am wondering if the Terminator got to Sarah Connor before her son John could stop the...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
This Break, Do Your Part to Bring Happiness to Others Dr. Mike Davis·December 15, 2022With December Break beginning later today, I know that all of our students, faculty, and families are excited...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Reflections on the World Cup Dr. Mike Davis·December 8, 2022Heading into this year’s World Cup, I was less than enthusiastic. Qatar’s record on human rights abuses, along...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
“When the Rain Comes”…Creating Space for Experimentation Dr. Mike Davis·December 2, 2022So… you all tune into my blog nearly every week. And, I am grateful. There was a time...FeaturedHead of School
So Much to be Thankful For Dr. Mike Davis·November 17, 2022As we head into our Thanksgiving holiday, I want to express my gratitude to the entire Colorado Academy...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
CA Students Honor Veterans Dr. Mike Davis·November 10, 2022Today is Veterans Day—an important national holiday in which we honor all of those who have served in...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
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
