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  This essay is a form of a presentation Christopher Perrin prepared for the Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education on Feb. 25, 2026. It reads like a speech…he will be updating this essay (with footnotes and additional content) in the weeks to come, so some of you might want to revisit it when... Read More »

The 2026 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education has come to an end with the close of the third and final day of this “big tent” event hosted by the Great Hearts Institute. Attendance exceeded 900 educators and leaders in the field, making this a record-breaking year. The day began with keynote speaker, Susan McWilliams... Read More »

The second day of the 2026 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education started off strong with keynote speaker, Doug Lemov, a celebrated educator and author. The program filled the ballroom and several breakout rooms throughout the Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, Ariz. For many, this marks the first full day of the symposium, and they... Read More »

The Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education brought together more than 900 educators from around the world to experience and grow in classical education. This year brought the introduction of a new half-day pre-conference dedicated to special education in the context of classical education. Amy Richards is an Affiliate Professor at Eastern University and author of Disability and... Read More »

Portions of the 2026 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education will be available via livestream, including all of our keynote speakers. While nothing compares to attending the event in person on February 25-27, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz. This free option ensures you won’t miss out on valuable insights and inspiring discussions led by some... Read More »