who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Bullying and Harassment Prevention and Response GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceDesignates a Dean of Students to receive and process reports of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, allowing for anonymous reporting, conducting investigations, implementing consequences, and reporting severe incidents to law enforcement, while prohibiting retaliation against reporters.
- Co-curricular and Extracurricular Programs GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceOffers a variety of co-curricular programs including artistic and athletic pursuits, summer camps, robotics teams, poetry recitation events, mock trial teams, high school retreats, and freshman orientation camps to enhance the educational experience and develop student skills.
- College Counseling and Preparation GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceProvides college counseling to support students in the college discernment and application processes, resulting in graduates earning significant merit-based scholarships and achieving high SAT/ACT scores and National Merit recognition.
- Conducting Summer Camps GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceOffers summer camps through the Great Hearts Summer Academy, providing hands-on and engaging learning opportunities for current and waitlisted students.
- Deliver college preparatory curriculum with strong academic outcomes GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceGraduates students prepared for admission to highly selective colleges, supported by high standardized test scores and significant merit-based scholarship awards; for example, the Class of 2025 earned $77 million in scholarships with an average SAT score 182 points above the national average.
- Developing and Growing the Network GREATHEARTS AMERICAcapacity buildingAuthored the original business plan and secured initial funding partnerships to launch the Great Hearts network in Arizona, and directed its growth and managed parent demand from 2004 to 2015.
- Expand school network and infrastructure GREATHEARTS AMERICAcapacity buildingPlans and opens new campuses, such as the preschool campus in Scottsdale, to meet growing parent demand and expand access to classical education.
- Implement anti-bullying and student conduct policies GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceDesignates school officials to receive reports of harassment or bullying, allows anonymous reporting, conducts investigations, applies consequences, and prohibits retaliation in accordance with state law.
- Implementing Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceDesignates a Dean of Students to receive and process reports of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, conducts prompt investigations, implements consequences for bullying behavior, reports severe incidents to law enforcement, and prohibits retaliation against reporters. An anonymous reporting system is also available.
- K-12 Classical Liberal Arts Education GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceOperates a network of public K-12 schools across Arizona, Texas, and Louisiana, serving approximately 30,000 students with a classical liberal arts curriculum designed to prepare them for selective colleges and universities.
- Manage student enrollment and application system GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceOperates an online enrollment portal for families to apply to Great Hearts academies in Arizona, Texas, and Louisiana, with access to application status and waitlist positions.
- Managing Student Enrollment GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceOperates an online enrollment portal for parents to submit student applications, create personal accounts, and track application status and waitlist positions for academies in Arizona, Texas, and Louisiana.
- Network Growth and Management GREATHEARTS AMERICAcapacity buildingAuthored the original business plan and secured initial funding partnerships to launch the Great Hearts network in Arizona, and directed its growth and managed parent demand from 2004 to 2015.
- Offer summer and remote learning programs GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceProvides summer enrichment through Great Hearts Summer Academy and offers a remote learning option, Great Hearts Online, featuring live instruction and in-person extracurriculars.
- Offering Co-curricular and Athletic Programs GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceProvides co-curricular programs in artistic and athletic pursuits, including physical education and athletic programs, as part of the educational experience to educate both mind and body.
- Online Enrollment Management GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceOperates an online enrollment portal for parents to submit student applications, create accounts, and track application status and waitlist positions for academies in Arizona, Texas, and Louisiana.
- Online K-12 Classical Education GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceOffers a remote learning program, Great Hearts Online, providing live classes and in-person extracurricular opportunities for students nationally and in Texas.
- Operate a network of classical liberal arts K-12 schools GREATHEARTS AMERICAdirect serviceProvides a classical liberal arts education to over 22,000 K-12 students across Arizona, Texas, and Louisiana through a network of public charter schools, emphasizing academic rigor and character development.