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 »

The third and final day of the 2025 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education at the Mission Palms Hotel was a fitting conclusion to this one-of-a-kind gathering that brought together educators, scholars, and advocates of classical learning. With the theme of “Cultivating Wonder” in mind, attendees departed with renewed inspiration, invigorated by discussions on the... Read More »

Educators, scholars, and arts enthusiasts joined for the second day of the National Symposium for Classical Education, eager to immerse themselves in an age-old tradition newly invigorated by modern vision. Under the crisp Arizona sky, the brewing coffee couldn’t match the buzz of anticipation as attendees prepared for a full schedule of illuminating talks, artistic... Read More »

The opening day of the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education had a strong start as almost 850 participants, consisting of educators, administrators, and parents gathered from across the country, with participants from as far away as Australia, to check in at the Mission Palms Hotel, this year’s site for the symposium. “Cultivating Wonder” is... Read More »