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Archway Cicero January 8, 2024

Archway Cicero Teacher’s Wearable Art Appears in New York Fashion Week

Born and raised in Peru, Archway Cicero art teacher Laura Thurbon’s artistic journey began at the young age of 16 when she began painting murals in her home city. She studied for eight years at the National Fine Arts School in Lima, where she graduated with a degree in painting and fine arts education. At […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies January 5, 2024

Barca Academy Camp Scores Big for Athletes and Coaches Alike

Great Hearts Athletics hosted students aged 6 to 14 from across the Valley for the Barca Academy Phoenix Xmas Soccer Camp for the second consecutive year during winter break at Scottsdale Prep. The previous year marked the inaugural camp organized within the United States by the Barca Academy and their pro league partner, FC Barcelona, […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies January 4, 2024

The Six Loves: The West

At Great Hearts Academies, our kindergarten scholars through seniors study the profound inheritance of Western Culture, its history, philosophy, literature, arts, and mathematical and scientific achievements.  And I would argue that the ultimate subject of the story of the West is virtue and human purpose. We study the West as our American cultural inheritance.  By […] Read More »
Great Hearts Institute January 3, 2024

Learn the Nuts and Bolts with a Twist at the National Symposium for Classical Education

When we think about a school’s success, we often focus on teachers, students, and academic programs, and rightly so. While these elements are obviously vital, the operations behind the school are the unsung heroes. Erik Twist will detail the pivotal role that operations and processes play in creating an environment conducive to learning in his sessions […] Read More »
Great Hearts Trivium December 21, 2023

Great Hearts Trivium Faculty Showcases Creativity in Eighth Annual Gingerbread Contest

At Great Hearts Trivium, the spirit of creativity, ingenuity, and determination thrives within its faculty members, who recently showcased their talents in their Annual Gingerbread Contest. “We’ve been doing this for about eight years,” said Archway Trivium Assistant Headmaster, Samantha Uphoff. “It’s something that we look forward to every single year. It’s very competitive, but […] Read More »