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One day before our National Conference events, on Thursday, April 28, we held the Classical Conversations® 2022 National Memory Master competition. There, 16 student finalists from around the nation recited memory work from all three cycles of the Foundations program to their parents and a panel of judges for...
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Congrats, you made it through a whole year of homeschooling! Although a summer full of absolutely nothing may sound ideal to you right now, soon you may need to figure out something to do with your student to keep busy this summer (crazy as that might sound!). How to...
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At Classical Conversations, we are proud and grateful to provide opportunities for homeschool parents to serve their local communities as Directors, leading and supporting families in the homeschooling journey. Indeed, many Directors view their leadership roles as opportunities for ministry within their local community. By leading a community, Directors...
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For many homeschool parents, the thought of directing a Classical Conversations program can seem intimidating or scary. Why is that? Maybe it’s the fear of not being qualified, somehow messing up other families’ children, or not being a “good enough” role model for the students. But while directing a...
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Have you ever thought about directing a Classical Conversations program? Perhaps you’ve been inspired by the leadership of the Directors in your local community and are interested in learning how to become a Director. Or, maybe you’re not yet part of a Classical Conversations community and interested in starting...
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Competing in National Memory Master is an opportunity for Classical Conversations’ students to demonstrate their memorization knowledge learned throughout the three Foundations cycles. It’s truly a test of hard work and perseverance, as many young students spend several years preparing for this competition! Every year, 16 finalists from around the United...
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Is your student graduating next spring? Then mark your calendar for the Classical Conversations® National Commencement on April 29, 2022! Located at Grace Church, near our home office in Southern Pines, North Carolina, National Commencement is held in conjunction with our annual National Conference, which takes place April 28–30. The 2022 National Commencement...
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Fresh out of college, brimming with life purpose and dogged by student loans, I took a job. My student loans, although modest by any standard, were a responsibility I carried seriously. Their weight meant I was hungry for a paycheck. Meaningful work was the last thing on my mind—I...
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Several years ago, about 2500 churches that support and host Classical Conversations communities received anonymous letters demanding they disband their CC communities or else fear losing their non-profit status. In an article for The Federalist—an online magazine reporting on politics, religion, and culture—writer Jenni White argues against the...
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This year, we are excited to host the Classical Conversations Graduation Celebration from Friday, April 30 through Saturday, May 1 during our National Conference. We’ll be celebrating right next-door to our home office in Southern Pines, North Carolina. We look forward to recognizing this momentous day with our Challenge...
Read the Full ArticleThere is a scene in The Fellowship of the Ring that totally redefined the word “fellowship” for me. Fellowship is a word that has become so common among church members that it has been watered down to mean almost nothing. If teens are talking outside, but doing nothing, we say, “Well at...
Read the Full ArticleWhy should churches partner with Classical Conversations? Are you a pastor thinking of hosting a Classical Conversations community at your church? Are you curious about whether a partnership would be a good fit? Well, to hear why hosting a Classical Conversations community could be a great idea for your...
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