Arete Prep February 26, 2025 Junior Basketball Player at Arete Prep Scores 1,000 Career Points With the roar of the crowd, the squeak of sneakers, and the weight of a milestone within reach, Harrison Kremer knew this was his moment. A junior at Arete Prep, Kremer etched his name in school history by scoring his 1,000th career point on the Arete varsity basketball team, a respected accomplishment for any high school […] Read More »
Cicero Prep February 24, 2025 Open Gradebook Initiative Empowers Students, Parents, and Teachers at Great Hearts A new initiative called “Open Gradebooks,” is making a significant impact at some of our Great Hearts academies, giving students, parents, and teachers greater transparency and collaboration in the learning process. Cicero Preparatory Academy is one of the first schools to pilot the program, providing valuable insights into its effectiveness. “Our goal was to open [the gradebooks] up and […] Read More »
Great Hearts Institute February 21, 2025 Final Day of the National Symposium for Classical Education Leaves Attendees Inspired and Eager for 2026 The third and final day of the 2025 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education at the Mission Palms Hotel was a fitting conclusion to this one-of-a-kind gathering that brought together educators, scholars, and advocates of classical learning. With the theme of “Cultivating Wonder” in mind, attendees departed with renewed inspiration, invigorated by discussions on the […] Read More »
Great Hearts Institute February 20, 2025 Day Two Brought Shakespeare, Ballet, and Wonder to the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education Educators, scholars, and arts enthusiasts joined for the second day of the National Symposium for Classical Education, eager to immerse themselves in an age-old tradition newly invigorated by modern vision. Under the crisp Arizona sky, the brewing coffee couldn’t match the buzz of anticipation as attendees prepared for a full schedule of illuminating talks, artistic […] Read More »
Great Hearts Institute February 19, 2025 Day One is Off to a Great Start at the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education The opening day of the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education had a strong start as almost 850 participants, consisting of educators, administrators, and parents gathered from across the country, with participants from as far away as Australia, to check in at the Mission Palms Hotel, this year’s site for the symposium. “Cultivating Wonder” is […] Read More »
