Posts on Classical Christian Education

Sep 01, 2026

Classical Education Curriculum: A Comprehensive Guide to Learning

“A classical education curriculum? Isn’t that just for elite private schools and snooty academicians obsessed with Latin?” If you’ve ever dismissed classical education as outdated, outmoded, or irrelevant, you might be surprised to discover its growing influence in diverse educational settings—including homeschooling—where the principles of classical education are being...

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Aug 26, 2026

Challenge II Protocol Ideas: A Capstone Event Guide for Classical Conversations Families

Classical Conversations Protocol is the etiquette and cultural capstone event for the Challenge II academic year, and it always includes two required parts: a formal meal and a cultural event, such as the symphony, ballet, or opera. For many Challenge II parents, the real question is not what Protocol...

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Aug 19, 2026

How to Plan a Homeschool Schedule

A homeschool schedule works best when it is built from vision to details: start with the academic year, then narrow to the week, then to the day. Jennifer Courtney learned this firsthand as a state manager and Practicum speaker for Classical Conversations, fielding this exact question from parents again...

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Aug 12, 2026

Cultivating Wisdom Through Philippians 4:8: A Classical Path to Virtue

As a parent, do you ever ask the quiet question, “What is shaping my child’s heart?” In a world where screens and algorithms compete for a student’s every glance, cultivating wisdom can feel like swimming against the current. Timothy Knotts, Director of Challenge Development for Classical Conversations MultiMedia and...

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Aug 03, 2026

Morning and Evening: Setting a Rhythm for the Day

A homeschool rhythm looks less like a printed schedule and more like the flow of turning evening to morning, work to rest, and celebration to charge. Many homeschool parents build their days around a strict timetable, only to watch that timetable crack under the weight of sick days, sibling...

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Jul 29, 2026

Homeschool vs. Public School

At some point, you’ve probably heard the question asked (or maybe you’ve asked the question): why homeschool when your child can go to a public school funded by the government? But perhaps we should flip that question around. Homeschooling has grown in popularity with families throughout the United States. Several...

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Jul 15, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling for Beginners

Every family that has ever wondered how to start homeschooling has faced the same moment: the desire is there, but the path forward is not yet clear. Classical Conversations has walked that path with thousands of families, and in this guide to homeschooling for beginners, we share what we...

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Jul 08, 2026

Classical Education Myth #3: Is Classical Education Creative? Debunking the Biggest Myth About Classical Learning

Classical education is not the enemy of creativity in education. It is the very soil where it grows. Jennifer Courtney has spent decades studying classically alongside her children and serving as Chief Academic Officer for Classical Conversations MultiMedia. In this article, Jennifer addresses one of the most persistent myths...

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Jun 22, 2026

5 Reasons Not to Homeschool Your Child

The reasons not to homeschool are real, and most parents considering the decision can name several without much effort. Laura Kooistra, mother of six and a Classical Conversations home educator with more than twenty years of experience, has wrestled with those same doubts year after year. In this article,...

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Jun 17, 2026

Classical vs Modern Education

The classical education movement is gaining momentum. Let’s start with some numbers. According to a market analysis conducted by Arcadia Education in 2024, over 677,500 students were enrolled in classical schools nationwide during the 2023–2024 school year (and this number includes homeschoolers following a classical curriculum). The analysis also...

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Jun 03, 2026

Cycle 3 Foundations Hands-On Science: Anatomy, Chemistry, and Probability for Homeschoolers

Cycle 3 Foundations Hands-On Science gives students twenty-four weeks to explore three of God’s great mysteries: the design of the human body, the hidden order of chemistry, and the mathematical patterns that govern what looks like chance. Amy Jones, a long-time Classical Conversations parent and Curriculum Developer for Classical...

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May 28, 2026

Four Habits for a Lifelong Walk with God: A Guide to Spiritual Disciplines for College Students

The spiritual disciplines for the Christian life are not reserved for the settled years of adulthood. They take root, or they do not, in the seasons that form everything that follows. Dustin Bruce, dean and professor at Boyce College, draws from Ephesians 5:15-17 to identify four habits that equip...

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