Press Room

The 2026 National Symposium for Classical Education will launch with a new half-day pre-conference dedicated to a vital question, “How can classical classrooms truly welcome every student, regardless of background or ability?” Recently, Great Hearts Institute’s Carol McNamara sat down with Amy Richards and Tom Doebler to discuss this very topic. Richards, an Affiliate Professor at Eastern University and […] Read More »

At Great Hearts Forest Heights in San Antonio, Texas, there was an excitement, an energy, as students and faculty returned for the first day of school. For the academy’s inaugural class of seniors, this was their last first day. To mark the milestone, they gathered at dawn for the very first Sunrise Breakfast, a new tradition […] Read More »

Great Hearts had the honor of hosting U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Louisiana Superintendent Cade Brumley at Great Hearts Harveston in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This visit was part of Secretary McMahon’s Returning Education to the States tour. The fifty-state tour, aimed to empower families and hear from students, teachers, and leaders on best practices in their own communities, […] Read More »

Young Hearts Scottsdale opened its doors to welcome preschool and pre-kindergarten students for the very first time. The new Great Hearts preschool, serving children ages 3 to 5, is now part of the Great Hearts Cicero campus and offers a warm, engaging environment where young learners can begin building both their minds and hearts. Families […] Read More »

When the final bell rings at Archway Arete, the school day may be over for students, but for many faculty members, an important responsibility is just beginning. Each afternoon, dedicated teachers and staff step outside into the Arizona heat to direct traffic, guide parents through the pickup line, and, most important of all, keep students safe as […] Read More »