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Great Hearts Academies September 29, 2025

Leading with Influence by Jerilyn Olson

Rethinking Influence: The Archimedean Approach Imagine you’ve been tasked with a project, but it requires you to rely on the efforts of people over whom you have no authority. In a complex setting where you must influence but can’t control, what will often not work (but is still tempting to do): just keep shouting louder, […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies September 23, 2025

The Impact of Teacher Assistants at Great Hearts Archway Academies

When the lower schools at Great Hearts were founded in 2009, our founders knew they wanted to deliver a top tier classical education to the masses. They wanted to bring the type of education that was formerly only available at private schools to the general public. One of the ways to deliver this kind of education was […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies September 22, 2025

Great Hearts Teachers Refine Their Craft at Fall Faculty In-Service

Over 1,200 teachers from Great Hearts Arizona recently gathered throughout the Valley for the annual Fall Faculty In-Service, a series of trainings designed to develop excellent teaching skills. “This year, the event, formed in cooperation with Great Hearts professional development, academics, and executive directors, was created to provide a meaningful selection of topics and opportunities for […] Read More »
Great Hearts Harveston September 18, 2025

Louisiana State Representative Visits Great Hearts Harveston

Great Hearts Harveston welcomed Louisiana State Representative Emily Chenevert as a special guest in a continued celebration of Freedom Week and Constitution Day. Representative Chenevert toured the academy and spoke to the sixth graders about the U.S. Constitution, state legislature, and the important role government plays in protecting our freedoms. Representative Chenevert, elected in 2023, serves on […] Read More »
Great Hearts Institute September 18, 2025

Great Hearts Institute Launches “On Classical Education” on Substack

Classical education is a conversation across centuries. At its heart lies the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty through dialogue, reflection, and the study of the great works that have shaped human thought. To continue and deepen that conversation, Dr. Carol McNamara, the director of the Great Hearts Institute, is proud to announce the launch […] Read More »