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Jun 15, 2026

The Top 6 Myths About Homeschooling: Answered by Homeschool Families

Homeschool myths spread faster than the truth about home education. Families who have built thriving academic environments at home, many of them through the Classical Conversations community, face the same questions year after year: about socialization, college readiness, cost, and whether parents are qualified to teach. This article addresses...

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Jun 10, 2026

11 Keys to Making Homeschooling Doable: Practical Tips for Every Family

Learning how to do homeschool well starts long before you open a curriculum guide. Classical Conversations has walked alongside tens of thousands of homeschool families for more than two decades, and the patterns of what makes homeschooling both possible and meaningful are clear. These 11 practical keys are drawn...

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Jun 03, 2026

Cycle 3 Foundations Hands-On Science: Anatomy, Chemistry, and Probability for Homeschoolers

Cycle 3 Foundations Hands-On Science gives students twenty-four weeks to explore three of God’s great mysteries: the design of the human body, the hidden order of chemistry, and the mathematical patterns that govern what looks like chance. Amy Jones, a long-time Classical Conversations parent and Curriculum Developer for Classical...

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Jun 01, 2026

6 Tips for Doing Classical Conversations Foundations with Young Children

Families thrive in Classical Conversations Foundations not by doing everything perfectly, but by staying consistent, trusting the memory work, and rooting daily rhythms in what matters most. If you are new to the program, you may find yourself asking, Am I doing this right? Am I doing enough? These...

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May 28, 2026

Four Habits for a Lifelong Walk with God: A Guide to Spiritual Disciplines for College Students

The spiritual disciplines for the Christian life are not reserved for the settled years of adulthood. They take root, or they do not, in the seasons that form everything that follows. Dustin Bruce, dean and professor at Boyce College, draws from Ephesians 5:15-17 to identify four habits that equip...

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May 27, 2026

The Challenge Program: How to Mentor Your Homeschool High Schooler Toward Leadership

Homeschool programs for high school ask more of parents than many expect, but differently than the early years did. Courtney Sanford has lived this from both sides as a Classical Conversations mom and co-author of Marvelous to Behold, a book woven into the Challenge curriculum. In this article, she...

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May 25, 2026

Classical Conversations May 2026 | Parent Connections Newsletter

Each month, Classical Conversations publishes a Parent Connections newsletter for CC families a curated blend of encouragement, curriculum updates, member benefits, and community resources. The May 2026 issue arrives just in time for Mother’s Day, featuring a message from CC founder Leigh Bortins, new Latin merchandise, summer field trip...

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May 21, 2026

Common Latin: A Homeschool Latin Curriculum Built for the Whole Family.

Common Latin is an integrated homeschool Latin curriculum from Classical Conversations. Families learn the language together by translating Scripture from the Latin Vulgate, using the classical model of education. Parents and children study the same passages, memorize the same vocabulary, and build mastery side by side. Most Latin programs...

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May 20, 2026

Latin Homeschool Curriculum: Why Classical Conversations Families Choose Common Latin

In the Beginning Was the Word: Introducing the Common Latin Curriculum The search for a Latin homeschool curriculum often ends with grammar drills and not much wonder. Jennifer Courtney, Chief Academic Officer of Classical Conversations and a veteran Latin educator, offers a different vision: Latin as a window into...

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May 18, 2026

Homeschool Field Trips in Orlando: A Guide to Educational Destinations for Families

Planning Orlando homeschool field trips beyond the theme parks? You’re going to love what Central Florida has to offer. From launching rockets at Kennedy Space Center and floating down crystal-clear springs to exploring early Florida settlements and observing alligators in their natural habitat, Orlando delivers adventures that connect beautifully...

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May 13, 2026

Teaching Kids to Pray: A Classical Step-by-Step Guide Using the Lord’s Prayer

“Dad, you forgot to pray!” my 5-year-old reminded me one busy evening when a whirlwind of humans finally all sat down and began to eat. That was one of those moments that remind you the work you’re doing is sticking. “Yikes, I did! Do you want to pray for...

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May 11, 2026

9 Reasons Every Classical Conversations Parent Should Attend Parent Practicum

Classical Conversations Parent Practicum is one of the most valuable days a homeschool parent can spend before the academic year begins. Each summer, CC hosts free, one-day events at locations around the globe, drawing parents at every stage of the homeschooling journey to practice the classical arts of learning,...

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