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Head of School

Research for this Veterans Day

Dr. Mike DavisNovember 7, 2019

Every Veterans Day, I find myself thinking about sacrifice and service to this country. As a historian and teacher with a background in mili...

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Proof that anything is possible

Dr. Mike DavisOctober 31, 2019

Just this past week, while we in Denver were navigating back-to-back winter storms, I was also focused on the accomplishment this week of Ne...

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Eight ways to make the most of your CA experience

Dr. Mike DavisOctober 30, 2019

At a recent gathering of Colorado Academy alumni in New York City, I was reminded again about the power and impact of the CA exper...

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Lower School Principal

What should you do when your child says ‘I’m bored?’

Angie CrabtreeOctober 30, 2019

Many times, adults hear children (of all ages) say “I’m bored,” and the adults automatically jump into action to provide entertainment to qu...

Lower School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter49 views

The benefits of multi-age experiences

Angie CrabtreeAugust 29, 2019

The Six Cs of 21st Century skills—Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Cultural Competence, and ...

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Lower School is just the beginning of your story

Allison JensenJune 4, 2019

Editor's Note: This is the address delivered by Interim Lower School Principal Allison Peters Jensen at Lower School Continuation,...

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Middle School Principal

Got a good book?

Bill Wolf-TinsmanOctober 30, 2019

One of the more clever ad campaigns, in my opinion, was, “Got milk?” My variation on this theme is, “Got a good book?” While research on the...

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Middle School Advisory at CA

Bill Wolf-TinsmanSeptember 24, 2019

One of the most exciting aspects of working with Colorado Academy Middle School students is seeing the physical, academic, and social/emotio...

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The best time of year

Bill Wolf-TinsmanAugust 29, 2019

Summer is a wonderful thing—a time for reading, family and play; yet, in my opinion, nothing beats the first day of school. The anticipation...

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Upper School Principal

How can we best handle VUCA?

Dr. Jon VogelsSeptember 24, 2019

Volatility, Uncertainty. Complexity. Ambiguity. Collectively gathered into the acronym VUCA, these four words have come to define our age. I...

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Senior leaders bond at 10,000 feet

Dr. Jon VogelsAugust 29, 2019

Over the mid-summer weekend of August 9-11, 23 eager soon-to-be Colorado Academy Seniors went to the High Mountain Institute in Leadville to...

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Fostering student agency

Dr. Jon VogelsJune 4, 2019

Student agency is an oft-used phrase in educational circles these days. More and more educational leaders are promoting the idea that studen...

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Arts Director

Senior artists balance individuality and collaboration

Katy Wood HillsOctober 30, 2019

My parents instilled in me at a young age the idea that we’ve been put on this planet to connect with other human beings. This connection co...

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Habits that instill creativity

Katy Wood HillsSeptember 24, 2019

Based on data collected in the Torrance Tests on Creative Thinking which have been conducted over the past 50 years, our IQ scores are ...

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What is the right thing to say to your young artist?

Katy Wood HillsAugust 29, 2019

Parents, have you ever looked at your child’s work of art or left a recital or performance and not known what to say? Don’t worry! This i...

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Athletic Director

Officials are an important part of the game and should be treated accordingly

Bill HallNovember 1, 2019

Just this week, both the Boston Globe and the Philadelphia Inquirer published stories about a growing shortage of high school sports referee...

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Mustang Nation heads full throttle into Fall

Bill HallSeptember 25, 2019

Colorado Academy athletics began the Fall well, with all programs gaining significant successes in the first month of competition. With a fo...

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Department of Athletics welcomes six new team members

Bill HallAugust 29, 2019

You will see six new faces around Colorado Academy Athletics this school year, including four new heads of programs and two new members of t...

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College Counseling Director

Spring in the College Counseling Office

Sonia AroraJuly 2, 2019

In the College Counseling Office, we race to the finish line each spring as Colorado Academy Seniors make final college decisions and prepar...

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Five ways to prepare for the transition to college

Sonia AroraApril 26, 2019

When I graduated from Colorado Academy in 2001, the end came fast. Graduation excitement was followed by graduation parties, many plates of ...

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Alumni Panel Shares College Advice with Juniors and Seniors

Sonia AroraApril 3, 2019

In January, students in the Junior and Senior classes gathered to hear from a panel of CA alumni about their college experiences. This kind ...

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Libraries Director

How do our campus libraries fulfill CA’s mission?

Allie BronstonSeptember 24, 2019

The launch of both a new school year and a new Mission Statement for Colorado Academy has the library team—including Allison Jensen, Mary Le...

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One of CA’s best kept secrets

Allison JensenAugust 29, 2019

As a child, my dad and I visited our public library every Saturday morning during weekend errands. One of my favorite things to do on those ...

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Fourth Graders hit the books!

Allison JensenFebruary 27, 2019

In my career as a librarian, I have spent several January mornings in huge convention halls awaiting the American Library Association’s (ALA...

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Parent Association President

Reading brings us together

Jill Boat Rakowski '92October 30, 2019

We are a community who loves to read. It’s not surprising that a group of parents, committed to education, would also love to read. We se...

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Creating community

Jill Boat Rakowski '92September 24, 2019

We are a month into school and off to another great year. We are pleased to be able to provide a variety of events for t...

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Welcome back from the Parent Association

Jill Boat Rakowski '92August 29, 2019

Welcome Back! I am honored to be leading the Parent Association this year and wanted to welcome you back to a new school year. Colorad...

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Horizons Director

Top 10 reasons to attend Carnaval de Horizons 2019!

Daniela MeltzerOctober 30, 2019

With Horizons at CA Wine & Dine just a few weeks away, here are a few reasons why you don’t want to miss this year’s Carnaval de Horizon...

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Horizons Summer 2019 take-aways

Daniela MeltzerSeptember 24, 2019

As I get ready for our upcoming Horizons Wine & Dine fundraiser on November 14, 2019, it is important for me to relay just how vital Hor...

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Horizons at CA celebrates 21st summer of exploration, learning, and community building

Daniela MeltzerAugust 29, 2019

On the heels of my first Horizons Summer program and the 21st one for Horizons at CA, there is much to reflect upon and be proud of: the stu...

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