Great Hearts Academies August 28, 2023 Conversation is Our Work By Jerilyn Olson My earliest memories of learning are from conversations with my mother. I was homeschooled, and these took place at the kitchen table and at the grocery store and just about anywhere else. In 9th grade, I had the great opportunity to attend a classical, liberal arts high school. Fortunately, “going” to school […] Read More »
Great Hearts Harveston August 25, 2023 Kicking Off College Football Season with a Heisman in Baton Rouge College football season kicks off this weekend. Excitement is high all over the country as fans dust off their jerseys and start preparing the snacks before settling into their favorite spot on the couch to cheer on their favorite team. San Jose State will be hosted by the No. 6 USC Trojans, featuring the reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. […] Read More »
Archway Veritas August 24, 2023 Ms. Opitz Fills Big Shoes with a Big Heart at Archway Veritas Megan Opitz stepped into her new role of Headmaster at Archway Veritas after her mentor, Dr. Mary Frances Jeffries, a long-time and beloved administrator at the academy, retired from the position last year. Opitz worked under Jeffries as Assistant Head and Dean of Students where she served as an integral member of the academy’s leadership team […] Read More »
North Phoenix Prep August 22, 2023 Alumni Send-Off is a Welcomed Return Right before school started for scholars this year at North Phoenix Prep, the academy hosted its first ever Alumni Send-Off. Nearly 30 alumni attended from as far back as the Class of 2019. Not only did past students have the rare opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, but faculty also enjoyed the fortuity to experience the […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies August 21, 2023 Leisure in the School Day and Academic Calendar By Brandon Crowe About a decade ago, I did something remarkable – at least it seemed remarkable at the time: I threw out my calendar. It was not frenzy or anti-structural zeal that drove me to the recycle bin; I finally made the plunge to an exclusively electronic calendar. This was a practical move, but […] Read More »
