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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 »

We live in a world driven by technological innovation and rapid change, and a question is often asked during tours of campuses at Great Hearts, “Is classical education still relevant?” For Anthony Sciubba, Headmaster of Archway Scottsdale, the answer is a resounding, “Yes!” He recently addressed this question in a video message, tackling one of... Read More »

At Great Hearts, we believe the word virtue is the most important word in understanding the purpose of classical education.  An education intent on the cultivation of virtue stands in contrast to the recent history in American education of focusing mostly or only on data and outcomes for children.  In a very important sense, our... Read More »