Press Room

“The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life.” – Plato, The Republic The first day of school is always met with anticipation, the return to familiar routines, and joyful reunions between faculty and scholars after summer break. Many of our Great Hearts academies in Arizona welcomed students back to […] Read More »

Just days before the start of school, Lincoln Prep dedicated its newly constructed expansion with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony. The 7,200 square foot standalone building, which will primarily serve the school’s upperclassmen, will house new classroom spaces, a senior lounge, a college counseling office, a large central hallway with lockers, exclusive parking spaces for […] Read More »

As Great Hearts families begin preparations for the first day of school, the faculty and staff at all of our Arizona academies and home office are already in full swing for the new school year. This was evident at the Great Hearts Arizona Summit, the kickoff event for the year where over 1,500 dedicated staff […] Read More »

Dr. Oscar A. Galeano has been named the new Head of School at Great Hearts Christian Academies – Maryvale. Dr. Galeano looks forward to bringing a rich blend of academic excellence, pastoral wisdom, and deep commitment to classical Christian education to the Maryvale community this school year. Great Hearts Christian Academies is the private arm of the Great […] Read More »

The renewed interest in the epic poem by Homer, the Odyssey, was highlighted in a recent article by Esther Zuckerman and Connor Hart in The Wall Street Journal: After 3,000 Years, People Are Finally Reading ‘The Odyssey’—at Least on Wikipedia. The article accounts for many who are familiarizing themselves with this ancient Greek text before watching […] Read More »