Posts on Classical Christian Education

Jul 08, 2026

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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May 27, 2026

The Challenge Program: How to Mentor Your Homeschool High Schooler Toward Leadership

Homeschool programs for high school ask more of parents than many expect, but differently than the early years did. Courtney Sanford has lived this from both sides as a Classical Conversations mom and co-author of Marvelous to Behold, a book woven into the Challenge curriculum. In this article, she...

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May 20, 2026

Latin Homeschool Curriculum: Why Classical Conversations Families Choose Common Latin

In the Beginning Was the Word: Introducing the Common Latin Curriculum The search for a Latin homeschool curriculum often ends with grammar drills and not much wonder. Jennifer Courtney, Chief Academic Officer of Classical Conversations and a veteran Latin educator, offers a different vision: Latin as a window into...

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May 13, 2026

Teaching Kids to Pray: A Classical Step-by-Step Guide Using the Lord’s Prayer

“Dad, you forgot to pray!” my 5-year-old reminded me one busy evening when a whirlwind of humans finally all sat down and began to eat. That was one of those moments that remind you the work you’re doing is sticking. “Yikes, I did! Do you want to pray for...

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May 07, 2026

Catechesis Wheel

What if we viewed education as a giant treasure hunt through God’s universe? What if we looked for all of the ways that our academic subjects add to our knowledge of God’s attributes? What if we viewed the twin goals of education as falling down in worship and rising...

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May 04, 2026

How to Start Homeschooling: 5 Steps Every Family Needs First

How to start homeschooling is one of the most common questions families ask, and will lead to one of the most important decisions they will ever make. There is a consistent pattern: the families who succeed are not the ones with the most credentials. They are the ones who...

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Apr 27, 2026

A Mother’s Day Message for Homeschool Moms: You Are Doing More Than You Know

Encouragement for homeschool moms often comes from the most unexpected places. Leigh Bortins, founder of Classical Conversations and veteran homeschool mom of four sons, has spent nearly thirty years standing alongside women who chose to educate their children at home. For Mother’s Day 2026, Leigh brings a gift from...

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Apr 06, 2026

Classical Education Myth #2: Why Learn Latin? The Truth Behind Classical Education’s “Dead Language”

Why learn Latin? Because the language that appears “dead” on the surface turns out to be alive in the very words you and your children speak every day, and far more than that, it is a discipline that forms clear thinkers, faithful readers of Scripture, history, and literature, and...

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