A history of hate, but hope for the future Dr. Mike Davis·April 8, 2021In my American History course, CA Sophomores are studying World War II. We have examined the idealistic aims...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Remembering baseball legend Hank Aaron Dr. Mike Davis·January 25, 2021I was five years old when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record. Even though I was...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Sharing history so the future never forgets Dr. Mike Davis·January 21, 2021This coming Wednesday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Among the many disturbing moments at the January 6 insurrection...FeaturedHead of School
MLK: The Other America Dr. Mike Davis·January 14, 2021Many Colorado Academy students know of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech....Editor's PicksHead of SchoolNews
A powerful day for teaching at CA Dr. Mike Davis·January 7, 2021I wake up every day and am psyched to come to work. I am grateful to be at...AcademicsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
CA alumni raise awareness of Veterans Day Dr. Mike Davis·November 10, 2020At Monday’s Upper School Town Hall, Colorado Academy Junior Helen Blake organized a celebration for Veterans Day. Helen...FeaturedHead of School
Living in an anxious age: Take advantage of this 3-day weekend Dr. Mike Davis·November 5, 2020I sadly have to write about this topic too much, but the pressures of the past year are...FeaturedHead of School
Memorial Day: Remembering those who have fallen Dr. Mike Davis·May 21, 2020Memorial Day is one of the most significant days for U.S. service members and their families. It is...All School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
A history lesson on humanity Dr. Mike Davis·February 6, 2020Right now, I am reading Donald Miller’s enthralling book Vicksburg: Grant’s Campaign that Broke the Confederacy. This excellent...FeaturedHead of School
Auschwitz: Never forget Dr. Mike Davis·January 23, 2020January 27 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. On this day...All School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
MLK and Vietnam: a brave stand Dr. Mike Davis·January 16, 2020Over the winter break, I read Max Hastings’ thoughtful study of the Vietnam War entitled Vietnam, An Epic...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Research for this Veterans Day Dr. Mike Davis·November 7, 2019Every Veterans Day, I find myself thinking about sacrifice and service to this country. As a historian and...All School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Learning from history does not mean rewriting it Dr. Mike Davis·September 5, 2019I have written and spoken before about how I was raised with split personality when it came to...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNews
Conflict—today and through history—is the spark for change Dr. Mike Davis·January 18, 2019The founding of our republic was based on the principle that we are all created equal. We could...All School NewsEditor's PicksHead of SchoolNews
The Responsibility of History Dr. Mike Davis·April 18, 2018I am dumbfounded by the inability of humans to remember and to learn from history. Although my historical...FeaturedHead of School
The Death of MLK 50 Years On Dr. Mike Davis·March 29, 2018Fifty years ago, on April 4, 1968, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn....FeaturedHead of School
Head of School Dr. Mike Davis on ‘Why I Teach’ Communications·January 2, 2018Colorado Academy Head of School Dr. Mike Davis explains “Why I Teach.” Has there been a teacher who...AcademicsUpper School
REDI Lab Project: Hidden Histories by Aliyah Fard REDI Lab·April 6, 2017For my REDI lab project, I decided to focus on something that is important to me that I...AcademicsUpper School
The Civil War Comes Alive for Fourth Graders Communications·May 12, 2015Fourth grade students made cornhusk dolls in the Lower School Library to round off their two-month unit on the...Lower School
Fourth Graders Reenact a Civil War Battle Communications·March 31, 2015Colorado Academy fourth graders had the opportunity to not just read about history, but to experience it firsthand...AcademicsLower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Fifth Graders Begin Archaeological Studies Communications·March 6, 2014Fifth Grade students are conducting classroom work in preparation for their April trip to Crow Canyon in the...Lower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
