Posts on International Spotlight

Oct 28, 2024

From Homeschool Hesitation to Classical Education: A South African Mother’s Journey

Since its legalization in South Africa in 1996, homeschooling has experienced a resurgence, offering families a powerful alternative to public education. In this evolving landscape, one mother’s search for a meaningful education for her children led her down an extraordinary path. Chantelle Miles, a South African parent of ten,...

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Jul 31, 2024

Nurturing Growth in Homeschooling: Lessons from South Africa

As winter blankets South Africa in its chilly embrace, Simone Billson, Country Coordinator for Classical Conversations in South Africa, shares her insights on homeschooling and the beauty of individual growth. In this heartwarming blog post, Simone draws parallels between the changing seasons and the unique journeys of homeschooled children....

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May 29, 2024

The Old New Way: Classical Education in Kenya

The word classical always painted a picture of classical music in my head—Mozart, to be specific—because in high school, I was part of the choir and sang classical songs, and this was the only encounter that I had ever had with the word. When I began to question what...

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Apr 29, 2024

Homeschooling as Service: Blessed to Be a Blessing

God is on the move. What is my role in His mission? I am called to be faithful. What has He entrusted to my care? My memory isn’t always as crisp as I would like it to be, so I don’t truly recollect all the details of the beginning...

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Mar 27, 2024

Homeschooling in Taiwan: Coram Deo, Christian Paideia, and the Great Commission

In the following post, homeschool dad Eugene Huang discusses the state of homeschooling in Taiwan and explores how the concepts of coram Deo, Christian paideia, and the Great Commission can yield fruit for classical, Christian education. Numbers about Taiwan In celebration of the upcoming launch of The Math Map:...

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Feb 28, 2024

The Call: Homeschooling in Brazil

In this blog post, homeschool mom Joyce Pierce shares her incredible journey from hesitant educator to leader in the global homeschooling movement. Driven by faith and a whispered calling, she has embarked on an adventure that transcends borders and transforms lives—not just her own family but countless others in...

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Feb 01, 2024

From Fear to Faith: A Global Journey through Motherhood and Homeschooling

In the following blog post, Naara Urrea—homeschool mom, Foundations/Essentials Director, Local Representative, community manager, and missionary—shares her journey through motherhood and her experience homeschooling around the world and in her own home in Chile. Education and Provision in Malawi It was a long wait until I became a mom—fifteen...

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Dec 27, 2023

Classical Conversations International: Looking Back at 2023

Classical Conversations International had a wonderful year of growth and firsts. About the Classical Conversations International Team My name is Keith Denton, VP of International Business for Classical Conversations, and I would like to share with you what CC International is doing around the world. The CC International team...

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Aug 30, 2023

Classical Conversations in Africa

I recently had the opportunity to travel to many of the Classical Conversations communities in South Africa, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The privilege of seeing how CC has impacted mothers and children across Africa is something that is often difficult to explain to others. Mama was my greatest teacher, a...

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Jun 17, 2023

The Homeschooling Military Life: Anchored in Gratitude

Military life is one of constant change, and with each new adventure arises a set of challenges and logistics with which to wrestle. Maybe, like me, you often meditate and ponder the future, attempting to strategize every detail. But Jesus challenges us not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow...

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May 31, 2023

From South Africa: Seasons of a Mother’s Heart

In celebration of World Homeschooler’s Day this June 2, 2023, we would like to highlight one South African mom’s experience as a homeschooler. Although it’s spring in the United States, it’s winter in South Africa. While we’re enjoying warmth and sunshine, let’s remember also that our brothers and sisters...

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