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 »

The opening day of the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education had a strong start as almost 850 participants, consisting of educators, administrators, and parents gathered from across the country, with participants from as far away as Australia, to check in at the Mission Palms Hotel, this year’s site for the symposium. “Cultivating Wonder” is... Read More »

Hoopcoming at Veritas Prep has quickly become one of the most anticipated events of the school year, bringing students, families, and faculty together for a day filled with energy, competition, and camaraderie. While still a relatively new tradition, the event had already made a lasting impact on the academy. Athletic Director Chase Beebe, who witnessed... Read More »

Varsh Varun, a fifth-grade student at Archway Scottsdale, recently achieved an impressive milestone by securing second place in the Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest, a prestigious competition conducted by the National Park Service. Varun’s experience with competitive public speaking began last year when he participated in the Great Hearts Bard Competition, where he finished as a runner-up in the finals.... Read More »

“It was another successful winter season for the Great Hearts Middle School League,” said Blake Schilly, GHMSL Commissioner. Six middle school teams emerged as champions. Trivium Prep A1 softball, Glendale Prep A1 girls soccer, Veritas Prep A1 boys soccer, and Scottsdale Prep baseball secured victories in their 2025 winter championship brackets. Veritas Prep also won overall team... Read More »