CA and Election 2020 Dr. Mike Davis·October 30, 2020I am writing today on a difficult subject—American politics. I think it’s important to prepare our community for...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Gratitude for our teachers, community Dr. Mike Davis·October 29, 2020It goes without saying that this year has brought unprecedented challenges. We are all feeling it. Everyone wants...Head of School
Our social dilemma Dr. Mike Davis·October 22, 2020A few years ago, I quit Facebook and Twitter. At first, it was hard. I felt like I lost...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolUpper School
‘One day this will go down on your permanent record’ Dr. Mike Davis·October 15, 2020It’s a classic line from the great Violent Femmes song “Kiss Off?” As a young student. I vividly...AcademicsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
RIP Eddie Van Halen Dr. Mike Davis·October 8, 2020I remember when I was in elementary school in the late 1970s, hearing Eddie Van Halen’s famous guitar...ArtsFeaturedHead of School
The endurance of the human spirit Dr. Mike Davis·September 28, 2020As I was riding my mountain bike under a canopy of bright orange aspen leaves, I was overcome...Alumni NewsletterFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
CA students and families lean into dialog on race, inclusivity, and identity Dr. Mike Davis·September 24, 2020The issue of race continues to dominate headlines. The recent decision in Louisville has led to more unrest...AcademicsCulture & Community DirectorHead of SchoolUpper School
A student’s reflections on RBG Dr. Mike Davis·September 22, 2020Many Americans were saddened by the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday night. Her...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
2020-21 SPEAK Lecture Series kicks off with Madeline Levine Dr. Mike Davis·September 17, 2020Colorado Academy‘s first lecture in the SPEAK series is coming up next Thursday, September 24, with Dr. Madeline...AdmissionHead of School
Reading instead of watching Dr. Mike Davis·September 10, 2020I don’t know about you, but I am about done with movies and television. During the summer of...FeaturedHead of School
The power of the Black Panther Dr. Mike Davis·September 3, 2020I was really saddened by the passing of Chadwick Boseman, the actor who played the central character in...Head of School
Six lessons from this summer Dr. Mike Davis·September 2, 2020When I am out in nature, I find that my brain automatically goes into “reflection mode.” To be...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Taking action on diversity, equity, and inclusion Dr. Mike Davis·August 31, 2020As a historian, I know that watershed moments are often recognized only in hindsight, but not always in...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Renewed commitment to community norms as we welcome back students Dr. Mike Davis·August 27, 2020There’s not a lot of fun about living in the age of COVID-19. But I have to say...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolLower School
Giving up control without letting go of one’s vision Dr. Mike Davis·August 20, 2020As we embark upon this new year, every member of our school community will need to learn to...AcademicsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
CA: We got this…. Dr. Mike Davis·August 13, 2020“Davis, put on your game face and get out there!” As a young athlete, “game face” was a...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Remembering the lives of two civil rights giants Dr. Mike Davis·July 20, 2020The nation has experienced significant loss, and I felt it important to take a moment and reflect on...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
How we stay true to our values while navigating a VUCA world Dr. Mike Davis·July 8, 2020The U.S. Army War College applied the term VUCA to describe the state of the post-Cold War world....Alumni NewsletterHead of School
Honoring our moral responsibility to be engaged citizens Dr. Mike Davis·June 3, 2020 Editor’s Note: This letter was sent by Colorado Academy Head of School Dr. Mike Davis to the...Head of School
A year etched in our memories Dr. Mike Davis·June 2, 2020The year 2019-2020 at Colorado Academy will go down as one of the most challenging in the school’s...All-School NewsHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Emphasizing community norms in light of ongoing tragic events Dr. Mike Davis·May 27, 2020We began this year with a series of Town Hall meetings for each of our academic divisions, during...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
