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Great Hearts Roosevelt teacher Steve Lachonas is inspiring young artists as a third through fifth-grade art instructor by day and pursuing the extraordinary hobby of falconry by night, or at least after school. This ancient sport, which involves hunting with trained raptors, has been a lifelong fascination for Lachonas, offering him a unique connection to […] Read More »

At just 13 years old, Veritas Prep eighth grader Harper Grove has already made an impressive mark on the tennis world. From picking up a racket at her local country club at the age of six to becoming a high-ranking junior player in the nation, Harper’s journey has been defined by hard work, discipline, and a love […] Read More »

With the roar of the crowd, the squeak of sneakers, and the weight of a milestone within reach, Harrison Kremer knew this was his moment. A junior at Arete Prep, Kremer etched his name in school history by scoring his 1,000th career point on the Arete varsity basketball team, a respected accomplishment for any high school […] Read More »

A new initiative called “Open Gradebooks,” is making a significant impact at some of our Great Hearts academies, giving students, parents, and teachers greater transparency and collaboration in the learning process. Cicero Preparatory Academy is one of the first schools to pilot the program, providing valuable insights into its effectiveness. “Our goal was to open [the gradebooks] up and […] Read More »

The third and final day of the 2025 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education at the Mission Palms Hotel was a fitting conclusion to this one-of-a-kind gathering that brought together educators, scholars, and advocates of classical learning. With the theme of “Cultivating Wonder” in mind, attendees departed with renewed inspiration, invigorated by discussions on the […] Read More »