As Great Hearts families begin preparations for the first day of school, the faculty and staff at all of our Arizona academies and home office are already in full swing for the new school year. This was evident at the Great Hearts Arizona Summit, the kickoff event for the year where over 1,500 dedicated staff... Read More »

As summer break winds down and the attentions of many families are moving towards preparations for the first day of school, many forget to begin adjusting bedtime routines and sleep schedules early. Adequate sleep is just as important as a healthy breakfast, a well-fitted uniform, and the appropriate school supplies in promoting alert learners who... Read More »

“You can have the best curriculum, most beautiful school building, and smartest Head of School, but the teacher is at the center of the work. If human education is what we do, the human at the front of the room is the most important thing to solve for. You can only teach from who you... Read More »

Before the school year resumes in August for Great Hearts academies in Arizona, new faculty gather for an orientation, affectionately called NFO (New Faculty Orientation). This year we have 392 new teachers and support staff who will be joining in the joint pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty at our 25 charter academies, two preschools (Young... Read More »

K-5 students at Great Hearts Roosevelt will be welcoming Geri Kirby as the Interim Headmaster when they return to school after the summer break. “This responsibility is one I embrace wholeheartedly, as it is both humbling and deeply meaningful to be entrusted with the care of your children and the stewardship of our vibrant community,” said... Read More »