Homeschooling parents want more for their children’s education—more depth, more meaning, and more lasting impact. But when it comes to assessment, we often default to the same methods we experienced: multiple-choice tests, fill-in-the-blanks, and quizzes designed for quick recall rather than true understanding. If you’ve ever watched your child...
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One of the best benefits of a CC community day for homeschool parents is the on-site training they receive for classical teaching instruction. One of the core habits of grammar is memorization, and our Foundations tutors do a fantastic job of modeling memory work techniques and review activities that...
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What is philosophy? Many Christian parents wrestle with this question, wondering the meaning of philosophy and if studying philosophy will strengthen their child’s faith or lead him or her away from biblical truth. Secular philosophy often promotes ideas that seem to contradict Scripture, leaving parents concerned about how to...
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When you’re homeschooling, your community is not a classroom—it’s a place for friendships to grow, families to connect, and learning to come to life in new ways. But what do you do when community day is over, and you still want opportunities for enrichment, relationship-building, and fun? Gather together...
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“I didn’t mean to plagiarize!” This is one of the most common replies students have when they are caught submitting work that isn’t completely their own. But whether intentional or accidental, plagiarism carries serious consequences in both academic and professional settings, and it is important to learn how to...
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Letting Go of the Extras to Simplify Homeschooling Once upon a time, I attempted to find a craft, worksheet, and online activity or video to flesh out almost every subject of every week of Foundations memory work. When we entered a year of overwhelming challenges and setbacks, I desperately...
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Homeschool parents searching for the best middle and high school programs want more than just a curriculum—they want a homeschool education that will equip their students for life. CC’s Challenge program offers exactly that: an investment in knowledge, character, and lifelong learning. But like any wise investment, the greatest...
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The Growing Disconnect in Higher Education A growing disconnect between students and academic institutions reveals a troubling trend where higher education is increasingly viewed as a mere transaction rather than a transformative experience, but a Christian Liberal Arts University offers a transformative education that goes beyond job training. According...
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On behalf of a very grateful university, we want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude for the incredible and meaningful work you, CC homeschool parents, do day in and day out. As CC parents, you are not just teaching your children how to read, write, and...
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At the end of graduation often comes a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and pressure to figure out what to do after high school. You may fall into one of two camps: a) eager to dive into the future or b) unsure where to start. Either way, this guide is...
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On the search for homeschool extracurricular activities near you that your child can participate in this year? Here, we’ll list out some common (and some less common) extracurricular activities for homeschoolers so your child can get involved in opportunities outside your home or local Classical Conversations® community. Let’s dive...
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As a parent stepping into the Foundations program with Classical Conversations, you might find yourself asking, Am I doing this right? Am I doing enough? These fears are common, especially when navigating the classical method of education for the first time. But rest assured, you are not alone! As...
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