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Looking for meaningful, memorable St. Louis homeschool field trips? You’re in the right place. From world-class museums and nature preserves to local history and fine arts, this Midwestern city offers a wealth of educational trips St. Louis families will love—many of them free! Whether you’re a local or visiting...
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Using the classical skills of learning, you can help your children find God in art through appreciation, imitation, and reflection. Read on to discover how. Teaching art in your homeschool is about more than crayons and craft time. It’s an invitation to slow down, to see beauty, and to...
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The top tip for senior thesis success? Trust the process—your student has been preparing for this capstone moment through years of classical learning, and they’re more ready than they realize. If you’re a Challenge IV parent, you want this capstone experience to be everything it should be: a celebration...
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It’s 7:47 AM on CC community day morning. You’re standing in your kitchen, coffee growing cold, staring at the collection of bags, books, and mysterious items scattered across your counter. Your Foundations student is missing one shoe, your Challenge student can’t find her Latin notebook, and you just realized...
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Graduating from Challenge IV is a major milestone— but it’s not the end of the journey for Classical Conversations students. Families often ask, “What’s next for my student after Challenge IV?” The good news is that there is a place for CC alumni to continue learning, growing, and connecting....
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Considering homeschooling but unsure where to begin? You’re not alone. Many parents exploring homeschool options are filled with questions: Can I really do this? What does a typical day look like? Will my kids fall behind? In this article, Leigh Bortins—veteran homeschool mom and founder of Classical Conversations—shares her...
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Are you new to Classical Conversations and wondering what to expect during the first week of Foundations? I’m Courtney Bradshaw, and I remember those early homeschooling days—so many choices, so many questions. My family began our CC journey nearly twelve years ago when our oldest was in second grade;...
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A skilled tailor doesn’t discard a beautiful garment simply because it doesn’t fit perfectly off the rack. Instead, they make thoughtful adjustments to suit the individual wearing it. In much the same way, tailoring homeschool lessons allows parents to thoughtfully adjust a well-formed curriculum to fit the unique mind...
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Set in the heart of the vibrant South, Atlanta is filled with culture, history, science, and hands-on learning—making it the perfect destination for homeschool field trips in Atlanta. This educational city offers countless opportunities to turn a simple outing into a meaningful memory. As a hub of art, nature,...
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If you’re a homeschool parent searching for a classical master’s degree that fits your life and honors the education you’re already providing at home, you’re not alone. Many parents want to fulfill the goal of earning a master’s degree but feel torn between academic growth and their commitment to...
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By Leigh Bortins Without AI In Part One, I described my credentials in pursuing homeschooling with humans, defined AI, and asked many questions beyond the common discussion on AI’s impact on plagiarism and student integrity. I spent over 80 hours researching, thinking, speaking, and writing before I completed part...
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How do I guide my child in practicing integrity when writing with AI tools? The rise of AI in education offers both promise and peril, especially for families striving to raise students who think deeply, write honestly, and live virtuously. In this second article of the three-part series, Classical...
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