The 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education, set to take place at the Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, Arizona, February 19-21, 2025, promises to be an inspiring event for educators and enthusiasts of classical education. The Symposium is the annual flagship event of the Great Hearts Institute, which is dedicated to renewing the tradition of classical education by directly... Read More »

As Hurricane Helene left devastation across communities in the South, a team from Arizona, including Great Hearts Roosevelt’s Safety Resource Officer (SRO) Drew, responded to the urgent needs of affected communities. The group, along with a convoy of supplies, arrived in remote areas where the hurricane’s destructive force had left entire towns nearly inaccessible. Part of their trip... Read More »

Great Hearts academies cross-country and track teams from across Arizona took part in the highly anticipated 18th Annual Desert Twilight Meet at Toka Sticks Golf Course in Mesa, Arizona. This annual event has gained a reputation as a key mid-season competition, offering a fun nighttime racing experience for both athletes and spectators. With 19 different races, including the prestigious Sweepstakes and... Read More »

Angela Paula Apolonio is currently working as an Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Coordinator at Archway Scottsdale through a cultural exchange program. Originally from the Philippines, she is teaching in the U.S. on a J-1 Visa, which provides foreign nationals like her the opportunity to participate in educational and cultural programs. During this three-year program they not only teach... Read More »

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy’s Theater Program is celebrating a milestone this year with its 10th anniversary, and the star of the season is none other than the musical classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” Under the direction of long-time faculty member Anna Chasse Clement, the production brings together students and continues a tradition of artistic excellence at Scottsdale Prep. Chasse Clement,... Read More »