Eighth-Grade Tennis Phenom Harper Grove Dominates the Court
At just 13 years old, Veritas Prep eighth grader Harper Grove has already made an impressive mark on the tennis world. From picking up a racket at her local country club at the age of six to becoming a high-ranking junior player in the nation, Harper’s journey has been defined by hard work, discipline, and a love... Read More »
Junior Basketball Player at Arete Prep Scores 1,000 Career Points
With the roar of the crowd, the squeak of sneakers, and the weight of a milestone within reach, Harrison Kremer knew this was his moment. A junior at Arete Prep, Kremer etched his name in school history by scoring his 1,000th career point on the Arete varsity basketball team, a respected accomplishment for any high school... Read More »
Open Gradebook Initiative Empowers Students, Parents, and Teachers at Great Hearts
A new initiative called “Open Gradebooks,” is making a significant impact at some of our Great Hearts academies, giving students, parents, and teachers greater transparency and collaboration in the learning process. Cicero Preparatory Academy is one of the first schools to pilot the program, providing valuable insights into its effectiveness. “Our goal was to open [the gradebooks] up and... Read More »
Final Day of the National Symposium for Classical Education Leaves Attendees Inspired and Eager for 2026
The third and final day of the 2025 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education at the Mission Palms Hotel was a fitting conclusion to this one-of-a-kind gathering that brought together educators, scholars, and advocates of classical learning. With the theme of “Cultivating Wonder” in mind, attendees departed with renewed inspiration, invigorated by discussions on the... Read More »
Day Two Brought Shakespeare, Ballet, and Wonder to the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education
Educators, scholars, and arts enthusiasts joined for the second day of the National Symposium for Classical Education, eager to immerse themselves in an age-old tradition newly invigorated by modern vision. Under the crisp Arizona sky, the brewing coffee couldn’t match the buzz of anticipation as attendees prepared for a full schedule of illuminating talks, artistic... Read More »