Lincoln Carpenter, a fourth grader from Archway Cicero, was named the Great Hearts Bard at the annual poetry competition held last week. 12 finalists, comprised of third, fourth, and fifth graders from Great Hearts Arizona lower schools competed for the title, but Lincoln won the judges and the audience over with his recitation of “The […] Read More »

If there is one event that display the wonder of a young life that has been exposed to the beauty of a classical education, it would be the Bard. A Bard is defined as “a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds.” The word “Bard” immediately evokes a mental […] Read More »

Attendees checked in and began too peruse the booths of the almost 40 sponsors for the event. There was excitement and chatter throughout the room as colleagues and friends reunited. The roar of the room quickly quieted as the Executive Director of Great Hearts Institute, Dr. Robert L. Jackson, welcomed attendees, which included over 275 […] Read More »

In advance of the 2023 National Symposium for Classical Education, The Great Hearts Institute is proud to present participating speakers Dana Gioia and Fred Turner. The two poets will take part in a LIVE conversation on the fortunes of poetry with ample opportunity for audience Q&A. The virtual forum will be facilitated by Great Hearts Institute […] Read More »

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 »