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Great Hearts Institute February 24, 2023

Last Day at the National Symposium for Classical Education

As the 2023 National Symposium for Classical Education wrapped up its three days packed with sessions, workshops, panels, and discussions at the Phoenix Convention Center, many are leaving rejuvenated and inspired (and maybe a little mentally fatigued) as they return to their respective classical schools. Besides all the knowledge and intellect that has been imparted […] Read More »
Great Hearts Institute February 23, 2023

Day 2 at the National Symposium for Classical Education

Anticipation continued to build as day 2 of the 2023 National Symposium for Classical Education kicked off. “Last night, Dana Gioia regaled us with the wonders of words – the power of poetry. He reminded us that deep in our primal selves is the need to make poetry. That is to say to use words […] Read More »
Great Hearts Institute February 22, 2023

Opening Night at the National Symposium for Classical Education

Attendees checked in and began too peruse the booths of the almost 40 sponsors for the event. There was excitement and chatter throughout the room as colleagues and friends reunited. The roar of the room quickly quieted as the Executive Director of Great Hearts Institute, Dr. Robert L. Jackson, welcomed attendees, which included over 275 […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies February 22, 2023

The Importance of Student Writing in an AI World

The ChatGPT era has provoked angst in the education community, leading some to question whether the student essay should be abandoned in favor of other pedagogies. As educators wrestle with the implications of AI, we would do well to start with the raison d’être of education and the place of writing therein. The purpose of […] Read More »
Great Hearts Institute February 21, 2023

Register for the Livestream of the National Symposium for Classical Education This Week!

This week, more than 750 classical educators, school leaders, and families will join 70+ scholars, philanthropists, and leaders of the classical renewal at the Phoenix Convention Center for the 2023 National Symposium for Classical Education. Attendees at the Phoenix Convention Center on Wednesday, February 22nd through Friday, February 24th will have access to the full suite of […] Read More »