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Building community, celebrating resiliency through the pandemic

Rebecca RischOctober 7, 2020

Since March, students have been tested in ways big and small, as they adjust to a new normal in the world of COVID-19. While not all of these life changes have ...

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Spring 2020 Captain’s Award

Bill HallMay 29, 2020

The Colorado Academy Captain’s Award is presented to the captain of a team that recently completed its competitive season. It goes to a student who po...

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From crisis to innovation: a new partnership is born

Daniela MeltzerMay 29, 2020

Back in April, when we were all shell-shocked with having to face daily life under quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic, I had a meeting with our Horizons...

HorizonsHorizons DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter77 views

Planning for Horizons Summer Program 2020 in the midst of a global pandemic

Daniela MeltzerApril 28, 2020

Daniela Meltzer with Hidai Olivas-Holguin '17 When I longingly look back to late February of this year, I think about the wonderful Horizons National Confer...

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The pandemic’s silver lining

Dr. Mike DavisApril 23, 2020

As an extrovert and someone who thrives being around people, the social distancing restrictions around COVID-19 are pretty challenging for me. I am sitting in m...

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Gratitude for a supportive community

Dr. Mike DavisApril 16, 2020

As we go into this long Spring weekend, I want to wish you all well and hope you are staying healthy and safe. The daily news of the human toll of COVID-19 make...

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So many heroes

Dr. Mike DavisApril 8, 2020

“Our lives are filled with so many heroes,” wrote one of our frequent Colorado Academy social media readers from New York City. In that city, health workers aga...

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The crucible of our lives

Dr. Mike DavisApril 2, 2020

My son is taking an independent study on metal making. In an effort to help sustain his learning during our lockdown, his Colorado Academy instructor, Chris Roa...

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CA launches Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund

Renee RockfordMarch 30, 2020

Colorado Academy has launched a campaign for an Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund in the wake of economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The dollars raise...

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Starting anew … online

Dr. Mike DavisMarch 25, 2020

We don’t often have the opportunity to get two opening days of a school year, but today, our first day of virtual learning, felt like "deja vu all over again.” ...

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Need a new activity during social distancing? Try one of these!

CommunicationsMarch 20, 2020

While the coronavirus has us hunkered down this Spring Break, CA faculty and staff have been compiling virtual activities that kids and families would enjoy. Th...

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Pivot, Zoom, Teach!

Renee RockfordMarch 19, 2020

One of the often-noted aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic is how quickly it spread. Colorado Academy began watching the arrival of COVID-19 in January, shortly...

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The Dr. Davis Playlist: Songs for Social Distancing

Dr. Mike DavisMarch 18, 2020

Well, CA Community, I think we need a break from bad news and need some fun. Dr. Mike Davis, teenage rocker. So, today I offer something we all need for ...

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An open letter to Colorado Academy students

Dr. Mike DavisMarch 13, 2020

Dear Colorado Academy Students, As I watched people walk to their cars and drive off campus for Spring Break, there were more than just a few heads hanging. ...

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CA teachers practice using Zoom to teach students online.

Practicing what we teach: Using the Six Cs to manage COVID-19

Dr. Mike DavisMarch 11, 2020

A few years into my teaching career, a crisis at my school propelled me to become a school leader. When I took over running a high school, I was prepared for th...

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