From its very beginning, when the campus opened in Central Scottsdale in 2014, Cicero Prep has set aside a evening to appreciate the fine arts. This semiannual event welcomes between 800 and 900 guests and showcases young artists with a combined studio art exhibition and a choir concert. “In a lot of places, the music concert... Read More »

Each year at the Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education, the team at Great Hearts Institute puts together an amazing program of presentations, talks, and workshops that address the topics that are most pressing in classical education today. During this process, they carefully consider which of those topics are in need of a full examination... Read More »

14 Great Hearts scholars from Arizona came together to compete in the 2026 Great Hearts Arizona Spelling Bee. Each student, ranging from 3rd to 8th graders, had individually won their school-level spelling competitions and came to represent their schools in this Championship Bee. After successfully spelling the word, illicitly, eighth grader Rebecca Smith from Chandler Prep was declared... Read More »

The leadership track at the 2026 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education is designed to empower educational leaders with practical strategies and insights to excel in their role as school leaders. Sessions will explore Great Hearts APEX courses, effective change management, leading with influence, and translating vision into operational excellence. Sessions will be led by various... Read More »

In every profession, there are moments when the workload intensifies, and extra commitment is required. According to Jon Rickey, the Arizona Network Director of Athletics, January is that demanding season for our great-hearted athletic directors (ADs) as they tackle the busy activity calendars and juggling responsibilities across multiple sports with dedication and commitment at each of... Read More »