Between The First and Last Day of Class: What We Say to Teachers
By Brandon Crowe In my time as a school leader, I offered an “exhortation” at the beginning of the school year to the faculty. I wanted to remind teachers of the meaningfulness of the work we were taking on that year. Yet, as I watched each year go by, it occurred to me that teachers... Read More »
Meet the Interim Headmaster at Archway Scottsdale – Altreana Anderson
Archway Scottsdale has announced that Altreana Anderson will be stepping in as the Interim Headmaster for the K-5 academy in the 2026-27 school year. She had previously served as the academy’s assistant headmaster of faculty. Anderson has nine years of experience as a school leader, with seven years as a principal of a private school in... Read More »
Lincoln Prep Expands with New Upperclassmen Building
When the upperclassmen of Lincoln Prep return to school on the first day of the 2026-27 school year, they will be welcomed with a new upper-class “hall” in a newly built addition. This stand-alone building is detached from the main building and sets adjacent to the academy’s athletics field. “The whole building is about 7,200... Read More »
Great Hearts Christian Academies Announces New Executive Director
Great Hearts Christian Academies is pleased to share the appointment Dan Schutten as the new Executive Director of the private arm of the Great Hearts network. “It is an honor and a joy to be joining Great Hearts Christian Academies,” shared Schutten. Effective July 13, Schutten will oversee the academy’s heads of school, the operations team, and all aspects of organizational health, integrity, and growth.... Read More »
Great Hearts Arizona Class of 2026: By the Numbers
The recent graduating class at our Great Hearts academies in Arizona have once again surpassed their peers across the nation in meaningful measures. The Class of 2026 was made up of 562 graduates who demonstrated what is possible when high academic expectations, character formation, and a rich co-curricular life come together through a classical education.... Read More »