Wisdom and Life Lessons from a CA Grandfather and Veteran Dr. Mike Davis·February 15, 2024This week in my Vietnam War history class, Paul Harpole, the grandfather of four Colorado Academy students, came...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
MLK’s Language, Worldview More Relevant Than Ever Dr. Mike Davis·January 11, 2024This year is the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. earning the Nobel Peace Prize. As...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Dr. Mike Davis: Remembering 9/11 Dr. Mike Davis·September 14, 2023Colorado Academy Head of School Dr. Mike Davis gave the presentation below to the CA Upper School, reflecting...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Sparking Intellectual Energy Dr. Mike Davis·August 25, 2023It is truly great to be back in session. I love the energy of our students, faculty, and...AcademicsAll-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
On Memorial Day, Pay Tribute to Military Issues and Sacrifices Dr. Mike Davis·May 25, 2023Many in the nation understand that this is not a typical long weekend. For veterans, families of those...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
CA Students Honor Veterans Dr. Mike Davis·November 10, 2022Today is Veterans Day—an important national holiday in which we honor all of those who have served in...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Elections and Sustaining Our CA Culture Dr. Mike Davis·November 3, 2022Many of you have heard me say that, never before in my teaching career, have I felt outside...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Bringing History to Life Dr. Mike Davis·October 27, 2022A week ago, I read a fascinating obituary on Daniel Smith. Smith was one of the few remaining...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Much more to learn about 9/11 Dr. Mike Davis·September 15, 2022This past weekend marked the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. Many families at CA...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
In triumph, tragedy Dr. Mike Davis·September 8, 2022This week marked the 50th anniversary of the terrorist attack at the Munich Games. In 1972, the German...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Gorbachev: Death of a Statesman Dr. Mike Davis·September 1, 2022As some of you know, my doctoral work was on American Cold War foreign policy. My master’s thesis...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Take time to talk history on International Holocaust Remembrance Day Dr. Mike Davis·January 27, 2022Thursday, January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. There are so many reasons why it is important that...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Remembering 9/11 Dr. Mike Davis·September 9, 2021We are coming up on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. I vividly recall that...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Memorial Day: Let’s honor our country’s fallen soldiers Dr. Mike Davis·May 30, 2021Memorial Day is a sacred holiday for American servicemen and women across the globe. On this day, we...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
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
