Classical education is a conversation across centuries. At its heart lies the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty through dialogue, reflection, and the study of the great works that have shaped human thought. To continue and deepen that conversation, Dr. Carol McNamara, the director of the Great Hearts Institute, is proud to announce the launch... Read More »

The 2026 National Symposium for Classical Education will launch with a new half-day pre-conference dedicated to a vital question, “How can classical classrooms truly welcome every student, regardless of background or ability?” Recently, Great Hearts Institute’s Carol McNamara sat down with Amy Richards and Tom Doebler to discuss this very topic. Richards, an Affiliate Professor at Eastern University and... Read More »

The countdown has begun for the 2026 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education and it is already shaping up to be another big tent event for the emerging classical education movement with the announcement that Dr. Christopher Perrin, MDiv, PhD, will be joining as a keynote speaker. Hosted by the Great Hearts Institute, this... Read More »

We’re gearing up for another landmark gathering at the 2026 National Symposium for Classical Education, and it’s already shaping up to be a meaningful event. As the Great Hearts Institute prepares to welcome educators, scholars, and leaders from across the country, we’re excited to offer a sneak peek at one of the keynote speakers, Doug... Read More »

The Great Hearts Institute recently welcomed over 850 educators from across the country to Tempe, Arizona, for the annual National Symposium for Classical Education. Held at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, the event was alive with vibrant conversations and the exchange of ideas at the heart of classical education. Discussions unfolded in every breakout session and echoed across the hotel’s... Read More »