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 »

Select sessions from the National Symposium for Classical Education will be available via livestream, allowing you to engage from the comfort of your home or office. While nothing compares to being there in person, this free option ensures you won’t miss out on valuable insights and inspiring discussions led by some of the most dynamic voices in... Read More »

“2025 marks the 250th birthday of Jane Austen,” shared Colleen Sheehan, Professor of Politics in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University. Sheehan will be a panelist at the National Symposium for Classical Education, joining Sir Jonathan Bate, Regents Professor of Literature and Foundation Professor of Environmental Humanities at... Read More »