The 2026 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education kicks off on February 25th in Tempe, Ariz. But symposiasts can download the app to help them navigate the upcoming “big tent event” for classical education, hosted by the Great Hearts Institute. Over the last several months we have highlighted the keynote speakers, Doug Lemov, Chris Perrin, and... Read More »

The winter season of the Great Hearts Middle School League (GHMSL) has wrapped up and champions have been named for tennis, soccer, baseball, and softball. Under the leadership of Commissioner Blake Schilly, the league, which began back in 2008 with only six Great Hearts academies, has now grown to include 21 participating schools (including both... Read More »

Two sisters, Stella and Graciana Guglielmino, at Arete Prep are excelling in some extraordinary activities outside of the classroom, juggling busy schedules and international travel while still flourishing academically at their academy. They prove that the virtues they have learned at Great Hearts have shown them they have the capacity to do great things. Stella, a... Read More »

Great Hearts believes that education is just as much about human formation as it is about academics. It is the shaping of mind and heart, the steady pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, and the daily practice of becoming the kind of person who is prepared to lead and serve. For our juniors and seniors across... Read More »

A New Kind of Growth – The Same Spirit of Service by Jerilyn Olson, Chief People Officer One of the questions I am asked most—whether by families or colleagues—is Where will Great Hearts grow next? It’s a natural question for a community that has burgeoned over nearly a quarter-century. From a single prep school of... Read More »