“I’ve heard people say that sometimes your passion finds you, you don’t find your passion.” Joy Hanks said she would have never believed in her younger years that she would make a good teacher. The reason she started teaching in the first place was in response to her 3-year-old daughter’s desire and insistence on learning... Read More »
The kindergarten classes at Archway Classical Academy Glendale celebrated Arizona’s birthday in true pioneer fashion. Kindergarteners dressed up in their finest southwest cowboy and cowgirl gear as they participated in some fun pioneer activities while learning more about the great state that they live in. Arizona became the 48th state in the union on February... Read More »
In 2015, Great Hearts opened its doors to Archway Lincoln and Lincoln Preparatory in the East Valley of Arizona and was named after President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 and served as the President of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. You (along with Shakespeare) may be... Read More »
A Great Hearts Academy, Maryvale Prep, was awarded $5,000 from The Neighborhood Grant through the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. This grant enabled Maryvale Prep to build a school garden on its campus, helping students learn agriculture skills and how to care for the Earth. This garden will also bring natural beauty to the campus which... Read More »
The 2023 National Symposium for Classical Education, the Great Hearts Institute‘s flagship conference, is just around the corner. On February 22-24, more than 600 classical educators, school leaders, and families will join 70+ scholars, philanthropists, and leaders of the classical renewal at the Phoenix Convention Center for an unprecedented convocation of the entire movement. The National Symposium... Read More »
