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The late afternoon sun poured liquid gold through the west-facing windows. A...

Why is debate important? I know that when I picture a debate,...

A while back, a small group of CC tutors gathered with Leigh...

In this blog post, Leigh Bortins, founder and chief visionary officer of...

Parents who are planning to homeschool their young children are often eager...

In this blog post, lead curriculum developer Lisa Bailey reflects upon the...

Classical Conversations calls its middle and high school program “Challenge” for a...

Hi, there! My name is Mala Cross, and I am a Classical...

Should reading instruction be whole-language or phonics-based? Should math instruction follow traditional...

I was chatting with a friend recently about how difficult and overwhelming...

Since the release of our all-new Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong...

With the new year upon us, have you found yourself wanting to...

In my early twenties, I was a very career-focused woman. Working for...

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and...

Why do we study science? Throughout the Research strand, Challenge B students...

The homeschooling movement in South America, especially in Chile, has been growing...

What are the fifteen classical tools of learning? If you’re not in...

In this blog post, Christina Christian, country coordinator for Classical Conversations in...

A family culture of learning is one that goes beyond school, beyond...

Art is a wonderful way of learning that fits beautifully into the...

In this article, music instructor John Futch of First Frets muses over...

After choosing to homeschool in the first place, the second major decision...

If you’re a fan of Little House on the Prairie, you’re probably...

“Ready or not, here I come!” When our children were young, we...

As a state manager and Practicum speaker for Classical Conversations, I was...

In 2010, before I’d ever heard the name Dorothy Sayers, someone whom...

Did you know that as a Classical Conversations® member, you have free...

There is so much fun and wonder to be found in the...

You’ve homeschooled through the elementary years and watched your student grow into...

Are you looking for some fun new ways to teach your kids...

Classical Conversations provides equipping for me! As a homeschool mom with two...

What is a Christian college? Why should you choose to attend a...

How can you go to college for free as a homeschooler? Jean...

If you’re new to homeschooling, you’re probably asking yourself: Where are we...

Rachael Speer is a veteran homeschooler with four children, ages tween to...

Meet Ella St. Laurent. She’s a seventeen-year-old Challenge IV student from central...

On July 4th, and on other American holidays, do we really pause...

Is there truth to the Tibetan proverb that states, “To change the...

Hello from the great state of Louisiana, where we love good food,...

Fall is my favorite time of year, and for several reasons—one of...

In this blog post, homeschool mom Heatherly Sylvia shares her reasons to...

In this blog post, Sara Azud shares her family’s journey through Challenge...

What do you do when homeschooling is hard? I once posed this...

Meet Nathan Williams. He serves as one of three pastors at Northshore...

Classical, Christian community—that’s what Classical Conversations is all about. Since the beginning...

Moms and dads are different, and not just in terms of biology....

Sadly, the significance of Memorial Day is often lost amidst cookouts, parades,...

On average, a homeschooling parent spends 180 days per year investing in...

For our friends in Mexico, this article will appear on Mother’s Day...

Ever wish you could write a letter to your younger self or...

Each year, we invite Classical Conversations® families from communities across the nation to...

Throughout the summer, Classical Conversations® local leaders will host Practicum events for...

Classical Conversations, a Christian homeschool program with a worldwide network of homeschooling...

As the mom of two Classical Conversations graduates, I never thought we...

In this blog post, Dr. Josh Buice, pastor of Pray’s Mill Baptist...

I recently had the opportunity to travel to many of the Classical...

There are different types of partners for just about everything. I’m sure...

Meet Nathan Williams. He serves as one of three pastors at Northshore...

The word classical always painted a picture of classical music in my...

Military life is one of constant change, and with each new adventure...

Moms and dads are different, and not just in terms of biology....

In celebration of World Homeschooler’s Day this June 2, 2023, we would...

When people ask me what I do, I excitedly answer that I...

Are you considering entering a role as a Licensed Director of a...

Classical Conversations® families—mark your calendar for Thursday, May 4, through Saturday, May...