In 2019, a small group of CC tutors and leaders gathered together to talk about mathematical dimensions. Leigh Bortins, Classical Conversations founder, and Dr. Kirsty Gilpin, lead mathematician, used materials from Classical Conversation’s math curriculum, The Math Map to guide the conversation and invite those present to participate in...
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During my senior year of college, I interviewed for the Rhodes Fellowship, a program that gives US students an opportunity to study at Oxford University in England. The first round of interviews was a dinner in which applicants were paired with different interviewers during each course of the meal....
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Are you intrigued by the idea of a rigorous, classical, Christ-centered, and community-based homeschool program for your high school student? Classical Conversations has got you covered! This page serves as your one-stop resource for information, insights, and inspiration to guide you through every step of the Challenge program, our...
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When we are fearful, we tend to fall back on things that we know. There is nothing like homeschooling for preying upon our fears about parenting. The questions echo: “Will my child be able to get into college?” “Will my child be able to find a good job?” And...
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“Ready or not, here I come!” When our children were young, we heard these words countless times—often accompanied by excited giggles—echo through our home whenever they began a game of hide-and-seek. Afterward, as they moved from room to room to find their siblings, we’d hear a cheer when they...
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I have a sneaking suspicion that Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners is the most versatile resource in the CC Catalog. I realize that might be quite a claim, and that I might be a little prejudiced, being one of those “lifelong learners” mentioned in the title. But...
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Throughout human history, mythology has played a significant role in shaping cultures, beliefs, and worldviews. Pagan gods, with their diverse stories and attributes, have been central to many ancient civilizations. As Christians, we often find ourselves confronted with these mythological figures, whether in literature, history, or even contemporary culture....
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As a state manager and Practicum speaker for Classical Conversations, I was often asked by parents how best to plan a homeschool schedule and organize a typical day at home. And like every homeschooler, I’d tried a number of schedules and routines for my home school. Here are some...
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It was a beautiful, sunny day at Clemson University. I was in my sophomore year and had just dropped off my tuition check at the registrar’s office when I got a phone call from my mom, Leigh Bortins. We all have those moments in life that we remember so...
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In 2010, before I’d ever heard the name Dorothy Sayers, someone whom I had never met challenged me to homeschool my children using a classical education approach. Pause. Problem: I wasn’t homeschooled. I wasn’t educated classically. I wasn’t trained to be a teacher. Even with my lack of training...
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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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We find ourselves in the midst of summer. For us, summer offers a much-anticipated break from our usual routine. The weather begins to warm just as our endurance for schoolwork is wearing thin. We start the countdown to days full of play and rest. Five Ways to Take A...
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