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Laying the Groundwork for Change
  • Child Development
  • Health and Wellness
Ben Sothmann and Andrew Flynn

As we transition into Part 4 of The Anxious Generation, this week we delve into Chapter 9: "Preparing for Collective Action." This chapter outlines the steps that communities, schools, and policymakers can take to collectively support healthier childhoods in this rapidly changing digital age.

Spiritual Impacts of the Digital Age
  • Child Development
  • Health and Wellness
Ben Sothmann and Andrew Flynn

This week, continuing our deep dive into The Anxious Generation, we explore Chapter 8: "Spiritual Degradation and Elevation." This chapter examines how the rapid changes in technology and society are impacting the spiritual lives and moral development of today’s youth.

Fostering Curiosity, Belonging, and Understanding
  • Child Development
  • Health and Wellness
Jessie Skipwith

At Aspen Academy, our core values — Be Kind, Do Good, Work Hard, Make the World Better — are woven into everything we do. This week, students across multiple grades participated in a series of enriching experiences that nurtured curiosity, a sense of belonging, and deeper understanding of themselves and others.

Exploring the Shifts in Boyhood
  • Child Development
  • Health and Wellness
Ben Sothmann and Andrew Flynn

As we continue our journey through The Anxious Generation, this week we explore Chapter 7: "What Is Happening to Boys?" This chapter shifts our focus towards understanding the unique challenges that digital environments pose for boys, complementing last week’s discussion on the impact of social media on girls.

Analyzing Social Media's Greater Impact on Girls
  • Child Development
  • Health and Wellness
Ben Sothmann and Andrew Flynn

This week, as we continue our exploration of The Anxious Generation, we delve into Chapter 6: "Why Social Media Harms Girls More Than Boys." This chapter provides a critical analysis of the unique challenges that girls face in the digital landscape, particularly through social media platforms

Aspen Academy Students Taking Action and Making Progress
  • Leadership
Jessie Skipwith

This year Aspen Academy is so happy to celebrate 11 Aspen Academy students who recently attended the STAMP (Students Taking Action and Making Progress) Conference, a remarkable event bringing middle school students from across the greater Denver area together to focus on fostering inclusion, leadership, and social change. This annual conference offers middle school students a unique opportunity to explore important issues in a safe and supportive environment while equipping them with the tools needed to build more inclusive and responsive communities.

Digital Dilemmas: The Four Basic Harms
  • Child Development
Ben Sothmann and Andrew Flynn

This week, as we begin Part 3 of The Anxious Generation, we explore Chapter 5: "The Four Basic Harms." In this pivotal chapter, Jonathan Haidt discusses the profound impacts that digital technologies—especially smartphones and social media—have on the mental health and development of children and adolescents.

Best Denver Private School | Top Greenwood Village Elementary School | Aspen Academy Uncle Sam
  • Academics
Kristina Scala

We are excited and grateful to announce that Aspen Academy Grandparent Civic Organization is our partner in presenting The Aspen Academy Civics Week. Learn more in this blog!

Navigating Adolescence: The Challenges of Puberty
  • Child Development
Ben Sothmann and Andrew Flynn

This week in our exploration of The Anxious Generation, we delve into Chapter 4: "Puberty and the Blocked Transition to Adulthood." This chapter explores the developmental challenges adolescents face as they navigate the complex journey through puberty in today's society.

Creating S.P.A.C.E. Program coming to Aspen Academy
  • Child Development
Aspen Academy Contributors

Jess Cho and the Neuro-Affinity Group have organized a week-long initiative through Creating S.P.A.C.E., aimed at making these important conversations more accessible and comfortable. Join us on October 18th from 4:00-5:00 PM for a parent education night, and encourage your 3rd - 8th grade students to actively participate in the one-week program from October 21st - 25th during Leadership and Academies. Each day will focus on a core theme that embodies S.P.A.C.E.: Storytelling, Permission, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Education.

The Importance of Risky Play in Child Development
  • Child Development
  • Health and Wellness
  • The Aspen Difference
Ben Sothmann and Andrew Flynn

Continuing our exploration of The Anxious Generation, this week we delve into Chapter 3: "Discover Mode and the Need for Risky Play." This chapter builds upon the previous discussion on the importance of play by emphasizing how taking risks during play is crucial for healthy child development.

Enhancing Community and Camaraderie at Aspen Academy through Academies
  • Child Development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Literacy
  • Leadership
  • The Aspen Difference
Andrew Flynn

For middle school students, our half days on Fridays just took an exciting turn. New this year, our Academies foster camaraderie and create a contagious excitement for students and teachers alike through a series of LiFE challenges.

 

Aspen Academy students in costume
Dana Kohls & Jessie Skipwith

It is our continual commitment to be a community committed to being kind, doing good, and raising socially responsible global citizens together. Please review our guidelines for 2024 in this blog.