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Apr 22, 2024

Investing in Practicum

I remember my first Practicum 20 years ago. We had been homeschooling for several years, and I had been reading about home education for even longer. I was convinced that classical education was the way to go, and my husband and I were deeply invested in raising our girls...

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Apr 08, 2024

8 Reasons to Direct a Community (Updated for 2024)

Are you considering entering a role as a Licensed Director of a Classical Conversations community in your area? That’s great! Directing is a wonderful opportunity to ensure a local homeschool community where your family can thrive and where you can lead the next generation of lifelong learners. 8 Things...

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Apr 03, 2024

48 Best Homeschool Field Trip Ideas

Among the countless benefits of homeschooling is flexible scheduling. This means your family has the freedom to learn whenever and wherever you want. Indeed, as a homeschooling family, the whole world is your classroom! You have the freedom to take memorable field trips during the week so your students...

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Apr 01, 2024

Total Solar Eclipses: A Homeschooler’s Guide

In this transcript of “A Homeschoolers Guide to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse,” Chris Blackburn and Howard Hochhalter shed some light on the upcoming total solar eclipse and why eclipses are a must-see experience for kids. Chris also discusses activities and ways to prepare for an eclipse. See how...

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Mar 21, 2024

9 Reasons to Attend Parent Practicum

Throughout the summer, Classical Conversations® local leaders will host Practicum events for parents interested in, new to, and experienced in homeschooling to come together to learn about homeschooling, discover tools of the classical model, and fellowship with one another in community. Although there are many reasons to attend Practicum...

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Mar 18, 2024

What Is Challenge III?

Classical Conversations® Challenge III is the fifth level in our middle to high school level Challenge program. If you and your student are considering homeschooling with Challenge III, here’s some helpful information to get you started. An Overview of Classical Conversations Challenge III This overview of Challenge III will...

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