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In this blog post, Andrew Chambers, Head of Campus Life at Excel College, discusses the future of higher education and the vital role that community plays in the flourishing of students. Christ as the Model Teacher Jesus chose twelve to be with Him for three years. As an educator,...
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In this post, Jennifer Courtney explores the power and the joy of reading together as a family, examines the legacy offered by a home library, and shares how she created lasting memories with her family using the Copper Lodge Library series of books. A Secret Garden: Cultivating a Love...
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Check out any college prep blog and you’ll find a standard to-do list for getting into college or earning a top scholarship. Get a great GPA. Score well on the SAT, ACT, and CLT. Rack up extra-curricular activities and volunteer hours. And I agree. Checking all these boxes is...
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When families begin homeschooling, they often ask veteran homeschool parents how to find the best homeschool curriculum. This raises the question: “Is there such a thing as the best homeschool curriculum?” Is there one curriculum that meets the needs of all students or all families? Does the Best Homeschool...
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Classical and Montessori are two approaches to education that have gained momentum over the past several decades. While they share similarities, especially when educating young children, classical and Montessori are ultimately two unique styles of education. So, what makes these methods different? What’s the Difference Between Classical and Montessori...
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George Washington, who himself was classically educated, once copied out by hand the 110 rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation into his notebook. We’d like to explore these rules here for those who are unfamiliar with them, as most of these rules weren’t just helpful...
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This year, I spent the first Sunday in Advent—a grey, drizzly, but unseasonably warm day—driving myself and three of my four children to see my elder daughter perform in a large Christmas extravaganza at her university, which is several hours from home. In between each three-hour drive, we enjoyed...
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See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ (Col 2:8, NIV). Why Study Philosophy? Socrates, one of the most famous of the ancient Greek philosophers, said that “the life which is...
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Why do we study science? Throughout the Research strand, Challenge B students (ages 13 and older) learn many wonderful lessons through studying science that help them understand the world more fully and become better researchers. This post explores several reasons why learning science is essential by examining the research...
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The homeschooling movement in South America, especially in Chile, has been growing steadily since 2018. As in many places, the pandemic made this phenomenon explode, and it was in this context my family came across Classical Conversations. Starting a Classical Conversations Community in Chile I remember we started with...
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In this blog post, Christina Christian, country coordinator for Classical Conversations in India, shares her homeschooling journey with Classical Conversations and discusses the fascinating history and the current state of classical education and homeschooling in India. Enjoy! My Family’s Experience with Classical Conversations Where do I get the courage...
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A family culture of learning is one that goes beyond school, beyond books, beyond even practice. Instead, a culture of learning is restful, playful, and natural, built upon wonder and observation and a love of language. Here’s how one family cultivated a culture of learning in their home. A...
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