Press Room

At North Phoenix Prep, Field Day is an event that brings together students, teachers, and parents for a day filled with competition and connection. Middle school and high school students compete in a variety of team games, earning prizes, and team spirit. “We run it twice a year in the fall and in the spring,” explained […] Read More »

Young Hearts, a Great Hearts preschool, recently celebrated Community Helpers Day, a special day set aside to provide our great-hearted preschoolers the opportunity to learn about and honor essential members of the community, from firefighters and police officers to doctors, nurses, and even teachers. Clarissa Sainz, the assistant director of Young Hearts, shared about the […] Read More »

Dr. Junius Johnson, a Yale-trained theologian and philosopher, will bring his passion for wonder to the National Symposium for Classical Education in February. The Symposium theme of Cultivating Wonder connected deeply with Dr. Johnson’s mission to place wonder and beauty at the heart of education. His address, Feasting in the Land of Fairy: The Role of Enchantment in Education, will explore the essential role […] Read More »

In another stunning display of support for educators, the 7th annual Great Hearts Gala raised an astounding $1,007,517.50. This remarkable achievement displays the community’s unwavering commitment to honor and reward the invaluable contributions of teachers. The Teacher Excellence Fund will be returned to the very individuals who mold young minds, providing them with a well-deserved […] Read More »

By Mira Radovich, Senior Contributing Writer at Rio Salado College – a Maricopa Community College For the past decade, Great Hearts Academies has welcomed Rio Salado College educator preparation students into their classrooms. In fact, Great Hearts is the largest employer of Rio’s Teacher in Residence (TIR) candidates. At least 60 Rio alumni have taught on […] Read More »