The Classical Conversations Blog

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...

After years of homeschooling, Leigh Bortins founded Classical Conversations® in 1997 to...

When families begin homeschooling, they often ask veteran homeschool parents how to...

Are you a Classical Conversations® Essentials Tutor? First, thank you for being...

Do you know a parent who is interested in homeschooling, the classical...

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...

Are you looking to homeschool your child? That’s great! Before you start,...

It’s been 20+ years since my family began our homeschool journey. Those...

At some point, you’ve probably heard the question asked (or maybe you’ve...

When my mother offered to homeschool me in the 1990s, I exclaimed,...

When teaching my own boys or when tutoring classical conversation students, I...

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? Jean Burk, homeschooler and...

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,...

Summer is here! Vacations, sleeping in, lazy days in the sun, and,...

My only child graduates in 2024 . . . and then what?...

Although homeschooling is becoming more and more mainstream, myths, misinformation, and misconceptions...

Ready to review the top takeaways from March’s Classical Conversations® podcast episodes?...

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...

It is Holy Week. For Christians, we are hushed, reflective, repentant, and...

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

It was a beautiful, sunny day at Clemson University. I was in...

Men often hate each other because they fear each other; they fear...

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...

I was not the new kid on the block. A seasoned homeschool...

What is Memory Master? Who should participate? What are some fun and...