The 2025-26 school year begins in just a few days, but teachers across the network have been hard at work transforming empty rooms into spaces designed for learning. This is especially true for the teachers at Great Hearts Christian Academies – Maryvale, who are setting up their classrooms in a new location this year. The […] Read More »

Before classes begin at Great Hearts academies across the Valley, faculty and staff members gathered to kick off the new school year at the Great Hearts Arizona Summit. This “homecoming” of sorts welcomed over 2,000 employees who celebrated the past, present, and future of the growing charter school network with their colleagues. After being directed […] Read More »

Five Great Hearts Arizona prep schools will implement a seventh hour for the upcoming school year. Lincoln Prep piloted the initiative last year, adding a 30-minute block at the end of the school day to support the needs of both students and staff. The program offers academic support, enrichment courses, and a structured study hall, and […] Read More »

Before the start of every school year, Great Hearts welcomes new teachers at the annual New Faculty Orientation. Some have come to us from other countries, and others are familiar faces at our academies. These alumni, former students shaped by Great Hearts’ classical education, are now returning to their alma mater as faculty. Their stories […] Read More »

There is a new Head of School at Great Hearts Harveston in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he’s ready to lead with a deep love for classical education and a commitment to his school community. Drew Thomas steps into the role with a vision for the future and a strong belief in the power of community, […] Read More »