Archway North Phoenix is being transformed into a vibrant outdoor learning and play space. Kelley Cooper, the 3rd-5th grade art teacher at the academy, shared her excitement about the project and the incredible partnership with Sprouts during their Archway North Phoenix Community Garden Day, a collaborative effort with support from Archway families, teachers, and Sprouts employees. The grant has allowed the... Read More »

Sergio Montalvo, a junior at Maryvale Preparatory Academy, was excited to learn that he was recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NRHP) recognizes outstanding Latino and Hispanic high school students who earned high scores on the PSAT, the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, during their junior or sophomore years.... Read More »

At the heart of every Great Hearts academy is a profound belief in the transformative power of wonder. A belief championed by Dr. Daniel Scoggin, co-founder of Great Hearts Academies. This February, Dr. Scoggin will share his wisdom and passion at the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education, delivering a K-12 workshop titled “Character Begins in Wonder.” In... Read More »

Mariah Abeita, a fifth-grade teacher at Archway Chandler, has brought her Navajo heritage and passion for education into the classroom, inspiring her students with the values of peace, beauty, and balance. From her roots in Ganado, Arizona, to her career as a teacher, Abeita’s story demonstrates her commitment to sharing her culture and imparting a... Read More »

Athenaeum (ath-uh-nay-uhm) at Great Hearts is a unique after-school program that offers so much more than your average after-care or clubs. To compliment the rich classical education that is offered during a typical school day at our academies, Athenaeum is also focused on the liberal arts, which is a traditional academic course of study in Western higher education that... Read More »