A couple of weeks ago, I asked my son to write an extra essay for a project we were working on for the Classical Conversations Practicum. I allowed him to work on that essay instead of his math lesson for the day. Suddenly, my daughter, Ada, did not want...
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The role of Classical Conversations Tutor and Director extends beyond that of a teacher. Our goal is to reach deeper into the life of each student and parent, becoming both model and mentor. A Leading Example Throughout history, especially ages marked by higher learning, one person oversaw the education...
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When families begin homeschooling, they often ask veteran homeschool parents how to find the best homeschool curriculum. This raises the question: “Is there such a thing as the best homeschool curriculum?” Is there one curriculum that meets the needs of all students or all families? Does the Best Homeschool...
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Classical and Montessori are two approaches to education that have gained momentum over the past several decades. While they share similarities, especially when educating young children, classical and Montessori are ultimately two unique styles of education. So, what makes these methods different? What’s the Difference Between Classical and Montessori...
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George Washington, who himself was classically educated, once copied out by hand the 110 rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation into his notebook. We’d like to explore these rules here for those who are unfamiliar with them, as most of these rules weren’t just helpful...
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Can you believe it’s already 2024? Amidst all the joy and festivities of the holiday season, it may have slipped your mind entirely to prepare for the new year of homeschooling. And that’s ok! It’s important to find time for rest and for family and friends over Christmas and...
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Classical Conversations International had a wonderful year of growth and firsts. About the Classical Conversations International Team My name is Keith Denton, VP of International Business for Classical Conversations, and I would like to share with you what CC International is doing around the world. The CC International team...
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If you are like my family, growing up, you had a nativity scene displayed during the Christmas season. Maybe you’ve been practicing this tradition with your family, like we have been with ours. As you pull the figures out of storage, hoping none have been broken, you set it...
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We here at Classical Conversations love our leaders! In this blog post, Mary Neukam (a Local Representative) and Jenifer Spears (an Area Representative) share their perspectives on the Classical Conversations Learning Forum. Jenifer’s Perspective on the Learning Forum Becoming a Classical Conversations leader has been one of the biggest...
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This year, I spent the first Sunday in Advent—a grey, drizzly, but unseasonably warm day—driving myself and three of my four children to see my elder daughter perform in a large Christmas extravaganza at her university, which is several hours from home. In between each three-hour drive, we enjoyed...
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Did you know that as a Classical Conversations® member, you have free digital access to the beta release of the Naturals level of The Math Map, the first and only Classical Conversations math curriculum, available only on CC Connected? But what is The Math Map: Naturals? What Is The...
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See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ (Col 2:8, NIV). Why Study Philosophy? Socrates, one of the most famous of the ancient Greek philosophers, said that “the life which is...
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