‘Make & Believe’ at the All-School Art Festival!
In response to COVID-19 restrictions, the beloved All-School Art Festival moved outside this year with a new theme—”Make...
Inclusivity
Day of Silence leaves lasting message
April saw many schools and organizations recognize the national student-led Day of Silence. Across the United States, many...
The antidote to exhaustion
Our final SPEAK event of the year was an intriguing departure from the usual topics of our SPEAK...
A history of hate, but hope for the future
In my American History course, CA Sophomores are studying World War II. We have examined the idealistic aims...
Senior REDI Lab launches entrepreneurs
When Senior Ulisses Rico Moncada started REDI Lab during the second semester, he had no way of knowing...
CA SPEAK series: Two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward
MacArthur Genius and two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward is the author of fiction, nonfiction, and memoir...
January is a time for hope
There’s something inherently hopeful about beginnings. Each January brings with it new beginnings and new hope. After all,...
Alumni-Student Multicultural Meet-Up
A steering committee of Alumni announces the first Alumni-Student Multicultural Meet-Up with our host, Sarah Wright, CA’s Director...
Virtual PlatFORUM generates dialog, meaningful action
PlatFORUM—one of Colorado Academy’s most impactful Upper School traditions—provides a day to engage in conversations around diversity, social...
CA students and families lean into dialog on race, inclusivity, and identity
The issue of race continues to dominate headlines. The recent decision in Louisville has led to more unrest...
A thoughtful, caring community
With Labor Day in the rear-view mirror, I find myself wondering what will change with the coming of...
Taking action on diversity, equity, and inclusion
As a historian, I know that watershed moments are often recognized only in hindsight, but not always in...
Renewed commitment to community norms as we welcome back students
There’s not a lot of fun about living in the age of COVID-19. But I have to say...
Courageous Conversations
On the first Monday morning after the last official day of school, Colorado Academy students might have considered...
Honoring our moral responsibility to be engaged citizens
Editor’s Note: This letter was sent by Colorado Academy Head of School Dr. Mike Davis to the...
The power of words
In response to the recent events in Minneapolis and across the nation, the Colorado Academy Library Department collaborated...
Emphasizing community norms in light of ongoing tragic events
We began this year with a series of Town Hall meetings for each of our academic divisions, during...
Strategies for healthy conversations around race
Discussing race with children can feel hard. In many ways, it’s the elephant in the room. Everyone sees...
Middle School Level UP speaker shares strategies for overcoming stereotypes
Some of the most impactful people throughout history were great speakers, and Theo Wilson is just that—a dynamic...
Cultural heritage months celebrate contributions from historically overlooked groups
Why do we celebrate cultural heritage months? In the United States, celebrations like Black History or Hispanic Heritage...
Don’t miss The Taste of CA
At Colorado Academy, we strive to be an inclusive community. There are particular efforts made throughout the year...