College and Career Fair Inspires Success at Maryvale Prep
Maryvale Prep hosted their first annual MVP College and Career Fair, designed for grades 9-12. This inaugural event was the brainchild and spearheaded by Humane Letters teacher Katie Gittins, Ancient & Medieval History teacher Sarah O’Dowd, college counselor Georgy Ayala, and Dean of Academics Anaïs Wolpert. They had the vision of revamping the traditional Academic... Read More »
From Grades to Growth at Great Hearts Harveston
Parents at Great Hearts Harveston have noticed many differences in the education their children are receiving at the new academy since it opened in East Baton Rouge last fall. The first Great Hearts academy to open in Louisiana has made good on its promise to be a community where intellectual curiosity, moral virtue, and academic excellence are nurtured... Read More »
Meet Penny Carpenter: A Maestro’s Journey Through Music and Learning!
Penny Carpenter attributes her musical abilities to her grandmother. “[She] was a pianist and played virtually everything by ear. She used to play old showtunes and hymns while our family sang along.” Carpenter began her musical journey at the age of six. Accompanying choirs in her youth, she discovered her calling as a music teacher, emphasizing... Read More »
Archway Cicero Celebrates Arizona’s Birthday from A to Z
While many celebrate love and relationships on February 14th, the kindergarten classes at Archway Cicero are giving love to Arizona in celebration of its 112th birthday. In true pioneer fashion, the kindergarteners dressed up in their finest southwest cowboy and cowgirl gear as they participated in some interactive and engaging activities while learning more about the 48th state in the... Read More »
Celebrating Mardi Gras at Great Hearts Harveston in Baton Rouge
Great Hearts Harveston, the Great Hearts academy located in East Baton Rouge, hosted its first Mardi Gras Fest! Parents and guardians were invited to cheer on the scholars as they celebrated the rich culture and history of Mardi Gras season with a parade at the campus on Bluebonnet Boulevard. Mardi Gras festivities are closely associated with... Read More »