For the seventh year in a row, Brad Curtis, the cross-country coach at North Phoenix Prep, hosted the Root Beer Run. This fun early-morning event brings middle school and high school runners to the track, along with some of their friends, family, and coaches who participate. It serves as the unofficial kick-off for the school’s... Read More »

The Cicero Prep gym was filled with spirit and energy as students of all ages from Great Hearts academies throughout the Valley participated in a cheer fundamentals clinics led by Spirit Line Coordinator Rebecca Heller. The event was held ahead of the start of the school year and welcomed both new and returning athletes, aiming to... Read More »

The 2026 National Symposium for Classical Education will launch with a new half-day pre-conference dedicated to a vital question, “How can classical classrooms truly welcome every student, regardless of background or ability?” Recently, Great Hearts Institute’s Carol McNamara sat down with Amy Richards and Tom Doebler to discuss this very topic. Richards, an Affiliate Professor at Eastern University and... Read More »

Before classes begin at Great Hearts academies across the Valley, faculty and staff members gathered to kick off the new school year at the Great Hearts Arizona Summit. This “homecoming” of sorts welcomed over 2,000 employees who celebrated the past, present, and future of the growing charter school network with their colleagues. After being directed... Read More »

Five Great Hearts Arizona prep schools will implement a seventh hour for the upcoming school year. Lincoln Prep piloted the initiative last year, adding a 30-minute block at the end of the school day to support the needs of both students and staff. The program offers academic support, enrichment courses, and a structured study hall, and... Read More »