Remembering 9/11
We are coming up on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. I vividly recall that...
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20 years of war in Afghanistan
Given I have taught a course on the War on Terror at Colorado Academy since 2002, a number...
Our continued push toward excellence
It’s been so wonderful to have our students back! Our first week of school at Colorado Academy saw...
It’s great to be back
Colorado Academy roared back to life this week! We kicked off a week of events with student orientations...
Can’t stop the train
I love the Chuck Berry song, “Let It Rock.” It’s classic rock ‘n’ roll. The lyrics tell a...
‘When opportunity meets preparation’
Editor’s note: This is Head of School Dr. Mike Davis’ 2021 Commencement speech, delivered on June 3, 2021,...
Memorial Day: Let’s honor our country’s fallen soldiers
Memorial Day is a sacred holiday for American servicemen and women across the globe. On this day, we...
A salute to the Colorado Academy Class of 2021
Excitement is building for next week. Colorado Academy holds in-person Fifth and Eighth Grade Continuations and Commencement for...
More than just the Giant Relay Race
Today is Giant Relay Day—one of my favorite long-standing traditions at Colorado Academy! We couldn’t celebrate it last...
A book that has me thinking
A kind CA grandparent recently gave me a copy of Adam Grant’s Think Again. I have always been...
The power of a simple yard sign
This week was National Teacher Appreciation Week. At Colorado Academy, the Parent Association led efforts to thank our...
Dr. Mike Davis: Mustang grit
The last 10 days have made me extremely proud of our CA community. The Colorado Academy we know...
Day of Silence leaves lasting message
April saw many schools and organizations recognize the national student-led Day of Silence. Across the United States, many...
Earth Day: Study the data and dig into the issues
April brings Earth Day—a day that is designated to raise awareness about environmental issues in the world. The...
Lovefest: A chance to connect as a CA community
One thing the pandemic has brought into clear focus for me is the importance of keeping personal connections....
A letter from Dr. Davis to CA alumni
Dear CA Alumni Community, We are almost through an historic school year, and I didn’t want it to...
A history of hate, but hope for the future
In my American History course, CA Sophomores are studying World War II. We have examined the idealistic aims...
Social media and the pandemic: another parenting challenge
As people familiar with my blog know, I am not a big fan of social media. Recent events...
The pandemic: one year later
I vividly recall one of the last weekends before the pandemic drastically impacted life as we knew it...
Dr. Mike Davis reflects on events in Boulder
Spring Break should not have to be interrupted with the note I’m about to share. Still, the new...
The state of our school 2021
It’s the time of year to share the annual “State of the School” address. Thanks to everyone who...