In an elementary school, a “special” refers to a class taught by a specialist, separate from regular classroom instruction. It often gives students a change in scenery from their primary classroom and gives their primary teachers space to prepare for the next lesson. But at Great Hearts lower schools, specials provide much more than a break in... Read More »
At Great Hearts, we believe in the power of partnership between families, faculty, and the broader school community. During National Volunteer Week, we pause to recognize and thank the incredible parent volunteers and Parent Service Organizations (PSO) who pour their time, energy, and love into supporting our academies. From organizing events and socials to supporting... Read More »
Scholars at Archway Veritas recently had the privilege of experiencing Ballet Arizona’s professional performance of scenes from “The Nutcracker Suite” on the stage of the academy’s very own Lund Center for Performing Arts. Ballet Arizona, the Southwest’s premier, non-profit ballet institution, dedicated to educating, creating, and performing remarkable classical and contemporary ballet, has brought several performances to the academy in the past,... Read More »
Upon graduating, new Archway Veritas teacher Henry Schreiber signed on with a local school district. But after his first two years, the experience was not what he had hoped for. More than a bit disillusioned, he found himself driving past the Archway Veritas campus one day and wondered if it might be any different.... Read More »
Great Hearts Arizona is excited to share some remarkable achievements across our academies. For the third year in a row, our Great Hearts Archway K-5 schools have been recognized by the Arizona Department of Education as the highest-performing network of elementary schools in the state. The news of this achievement came by way of the Arizona State Board... Read More »
