One Great Hearts scholar was asked the question, “Why should you study philosophy in high school?” Read the honest and thoughtful response from Great Hearts Monte Vista Class of 2023 graduate, Abigail Cole: Throughout sophomore year, I strongly disliked all philosophical texts because they were dense and difficult and seemingly unworthy of my time. I treasured […] Read More »

At the end of each school year, fifth graders at Archway Glendale are asked to write a speech about one of the nine virtues they have learned during their elementary education at Great Hearts. Today, we will explore the virtue of Responsibility as written by rising sixth grader, Caitlyn O. Responsibility leads people to thrive […] Read More »

Great Hearts Arizona held its annual Summit today, where faculty and staff come together for a kind of ‘homecoming’ to kick off the new school year. Just under 2,000 staff members from academies, online, and home office were in attendance and the room was full of laughter and the buzz of conversations as colleagues reunited […] Read More »

At the end of each school year, fifth graders at Archway Glendale are asked to write a speech about one of the nine virtues they have learned during their elementary education at Great Hearts. Today, we will explore the virtue of Friendship as written by rising sixth grader, Kyla L. Friendship is all about being […] Read More »

With schools starting in July, parents should begin considering what they need to do now to prep their little ones for their first year of school. Practicing self-independence, getting them into a controlled sleep schedule and even talking them through how to make a friend can help with this major milestone. There are many proactive […] Read More »