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Households across the Valley have been preparing for the first day of school for weeks now, gathering school supplies, making sure uniforms still fit, and attending orientations and “Meet the Teacher” events. Teachers have been attending meetings, preparing their classrooms, and finalizing lesson plans. All culminating to the first drop-off of the year. It’s showtime!

First Day of School - From Tears to Cheers | Great Hearts America
"Seminars are a way of freeing the student, allowing them to think independently and discover the beauty of the Socratic method. For this reason, Humane Letters is among my favorite classes today, and I can only imagine what is in store for me in my future at Great Hearts," said Great Hearts Monte Vista Class of 2024 senior, Archan Rai.

Great Hearts Monte Vista Student Story: Most Challenging Class | Great Hearts America
"Our education is not simply memorizing a math equation or learning a list of facts in Biology, but learning the how and why behind each new piece of knowledge that we receive throughout the day and having the wonderful opportunity to explore and discuss this in a comfortable environment among your peers and teachers," said Great Hearts Monte Vista Class of 2023 graduate, Abigail Cole.

Student Story: Why Philosophy? | Great Hearts America
"Responsibility leads people to thrive for the good," said Caitlyn O. in a speech about Responsibility at her 5th grade promotion at Archway Glendale.

The Virtue of Responsibility by Caitlyn O. | Great Hearts America
Welcome to the Great Hearts Summit, a day when all of the faculty and staff from our Arizona academies gather in one place to kickoff the upcoming school year.

Elevating the Fine Arts at Summit | Great Hearts America
"Friendship is all about being kind. When someone is having a bad day or feeling all alone, sometimes all you need is a friend. Friendship is also about trust and always being there for each other," said Kyla L. in a speech about Friendship at her 5th grade promotion at Archway Glendale.

The Virtue of Friendship by Kyla L. | Great Hearts America
The benefits of working for a non-profit company RippleMatch has outlined several reasons that nonprofit work is so compelling in a recent article and Great Hearts Academies was highlighted as a nonprofit organization to watch!!!

4 Reasons New Grads Should Consider Working at a Nonprofit - RippleMatch
With schools starting soon, parents should begin considering what they need to do now to prep their little ones for their first year of school. Leanne Fawcett, Executive Director of Lower Schools at Great Hearts Academies, says there are many proactive things parents can do now to help get their kids ready for their first day of kindergarten.

Kinder Readiness for Parents as School Starts | Great Hearts America
Within only minutes of meeting Kristen Scott, the Assistant Headmaster Archway Chandler, you know just how passionate she is about math, her scholars, and coaching new teachers. While her energy is contagious, you might be surprised to learn that this extravert has been through some hardships in life, attributing to her resilience and perseverance throughout her 24 years in education.

Meet the Unstoppable Kristen Scott of Archway Chandler | Great Hearts America
Day three of the Great Hearts Arizona New Faculty Orientation (NFO) focused on the accessibility of classical education for every student. "The best education for the best is the best education for all." - Dr. Mortimer Adler

Making Classical Education Accessible at NFO Day 3 | Great Hearts America