Great Hearts Academies August 15, 2022 Athletics in Classical Education A classical education conjures images of students in uniform, classical literature, and poetry recitations. It doesn’t often summon images of a basketball court or football field with bleachers full of cheering fans. But is it an accurate dichotomy that these two opposing settings are disconnected? Is there space in Great Hearts culture for the pursuit […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies August 12, 2022 Great Hearts Latin Teacher Featured for Inspiring Work There is a traditional proverb that states, “Experience is the best teacher.” This statement rang true for a Great Hearts teacher who was recently interviewed by The Foothills Focus for his work this summer applying his expert knowledge of an ancient language. Joshua Anthony graduated in May 2020 from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies August 11, 2022 Great Hearts Harveston Makes a Splash at the East Baton Rouge Back to School Bash The East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBR) held their Back to School Bash where the Great Hearts Harveston team was on site to share information about the new Great Hearts Academy that will open in August of 2023. The EBR Back to School Bash is an annual event where parents can meet with school […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies August 10, 2022 Great Hearts Welcomes New Academies Today we celebrate the first day of school at the new additions to the prestigious Great Hearts network of classical liberal arts preparatory academies. The first day of school traditionally invokes excitement and wonder. Add the element of a new school and the atmosphere becomes pure magic in the eyes our scholars and their families. […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies August 9, 2022 A Celebration of Poetry 5th grader Isaac Mendez was named the 2022 Great Hearts Arizona Bard last April. At the time, Isaac had just entered his first year at Great Hearts Archway Trivium East (now Great Hearts Roosevelt in Buckeye). His winning recitation of Art vs. Trade by James Weldon Johnson was delivered with clarity and a maturity beyond […] Read More »