Today, we celebrate Constitution Day to commemorate the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution. On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. The U.S. Constitution and its preamble are just a sample of the many important historical documents that our […] Read More »

Allison Avery, a senior at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, earned the highest possible American College Testing (ACT) composite score of 36. Avery didn’t expect this result when she took the test, thinking it was just a practice run. “I thought this was my practice ACT, and I’d have another chance later,” she said. But when her scores came in, she […] Read More »

Archway North Phoenix received a generous donation from Shade the Kids, a philanthropic initiative created by Dr. Rami Fathi from the Phoenix Surgical Dermatology Group. The group provided a 20-foot by 20-foot commercial-grade shade structure made of materials that provides UV protection. And the best part is that the structure is on locking wheels, allowing the flexibility for the school to […] Read More »

Over the summer, 17 teachers from Great Hearts academies ventured across the globe, funded by Study Funds and winnings from the Excellent Teacher Video Contest. Their travels took them to places like Arizona, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, England, and even Italy. These educators enjoyed the opportunity to grow in their craft, with some even sharing […] Read More »

Erin Lentz has worn many hats in her life, most recently as the new Headmaster at North Phoenix Prep. But a career in education was not always in her purview. Lentz grew up in Central Phoenix through high school, and upon graduation, moved to New Orleans to study political science. Her plan was to move on to law […] Read More »