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Mar 24, 2025

What is the Trivium and How Does it Apply to Homeschooling?

Traditionally, the classical model consists of two modes of study—the Trivium and Quadrivium. The Trivium lays the foundation for lifelong learning by emphasizing three skills—grammar, dialectic (logic), and rhetoric. Since most classical pre-K through high school programs focus on this phase of the classical model (including our own Classical...

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Mar 19, 2025

The Many Lessons of Chemistry in Classical Education

Many homeschool parents wonder if the lessons of chemistry are truly essential for a well-rounded education—especially if their student has no plans to pursue a science-related career. After all, chemistry can feel abstract, disconnected from everyday life, and full of formulas with little relevance beyond the classroom. But in...

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Mar 10, 2025

Blue Books: Exams at the Heart of Assessment

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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Mar 05, 2025

Mixing Up the Memory Work

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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Feb 17, 2025

Homeschool Education that Pays Off: Benefits of Challenge

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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