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A New Kind of Growth – The Same Spirit of Service by Jerilyn Olson, Chief People Officer One of the questions I am asked most—whether by families or colleagues—is Where will Great Hearts grow next? It’s a natural question for a community that has burgeoned over nearly a quarter-century. From a single prep school of... Read More »

Great Hearts launches Great Hearts Services to reach and serve classical communities and enterprises nationwide and beyond  Great Hearts, the nation’s leading K-12 classical education enterprise, is officially announcing the launch of Great Hearts Services, a new initiative designed to provide comprehensive instructional and operational support to classical schools across the country.   The mission of... Read More »

Rethinking Influence: The Archimedean Approach Imagine you’ve been tasked with a project, but it requires you to rely on the efforts of people over whom you have no authority. In a complex setting where you must influence but can’t control, what will often not work (but is still tempting to do): just keep shouting louder,... Read More »

Marcus Tullius Cicero said that “gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all others.” I have reflected on this quote over the last several months, and certainly was pondering its import recently as I indulged in a belt-expanding Thanksgiving repast with my beautiful wife and our four vivacious daughters.... Read More »

For parents of young children, choosing a kindergarten isn’t just about one year of school. It’s about setting the stage for the next thirteen. That’s the message Headmaster Anthony Sciubba recently shared about the kindergarten program at Great Hearts, specifically at Archway Scottsdale. “As a dad, I know how important it is to think through that most... Read More »