In this blog post, Christina Christian, country coordinator for Classical Conversations in India, shares her homeschooling journey with Classical Conversations and discusses the fascinating history and the current state of classical education and homeschooling in India. Enjoy! My Family’s Experience with Classical Conversations Where do I get the courage...
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A family culture of learning is one that goes beyond school, beyond books, beyond even practice. Instead, a culture of learning is restful, playful, and natural, built upon wonder and observation and a love of language. Here’s how one family cultivated a culture of learning in their home. A...
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In this blog post, Dr. Josh Buice, pastor of Pray’s Mill Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia, shares why his church partners with Classical Conversations. Why Our Church Partners with Classical Conversations In our current era, one of the most disheartening trends is the increasing secularization and degradation of public...
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What is a Christian college? Why should you choose to attend a Christian college—and how can you know which ones are right for you? In this article, Thomas White, a CC dad who serves as president of Cedarville University, discusses the importance of choosing a college or university wisely....
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How can you go to college for free as a homeschooler? Jean Burk, homeschooler and author of the award-winning College Prep Genius, shares her tips and secrets for landing scholarships and free tuition! How to Go to College for Free: A How-To Guide for a Full Ride Full Ride—two...
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In this article, music instructor John Futch of First Frets muses over the transformative power of music and the ways in which a musical home can become a house of worship. Enjoy! Worship as a Family with Music in Your Homeschool I love listening to my wife sing. When...
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After choosing to homeschool in the first place, the second major decision homeschool parents face is selecting a homeschool method for their family to pursue. Many parents simply opt for the most compelling curriculum without diving into the underlying philosophy of the homeschool style. And that’s okay! Sometimes, we...
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In this blog post, lead curriculum developer Lisa Bailey reflects upon the importance of laying the foundations for education. Enjoy! The Value of a Strong Foundation One of my guilty pleasures is watching HGTV. Though not currently planning any renovations to my own home, I am endlessly fascinated by...
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If you’re new to homeschooling, you’re probably asking yourself: Where are we going to learn? Do I need a dedicated space? What resources do I need? Where am I going to put everything? Should we study at the kitchen table? Or should we sit in a neat little row...
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I recently had the opportunity to travel to many of the Classical Conversations communities in South Africa, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The privilege of seeing how CC has impacted mothers and children across Africa is something that is often difficult to explain to others. Mama was my greatest teacher, a...
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Classical Conversations calls its middle and high school program “Challenge” for a good reason. As a recent graduate, I can attest that each level of the Challenge program poses many difficulties to its students. For those readers who may not be familiar with the program’s structure and purpose, allow...
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If you’re a fan of Little House on the Prairie, you’re probably already familiar with the concept of the “little red schoolhouse,” or the one-room school. But if you’re not familiar with this piece of Americana, the one-room schoolhouse was exactly what it sounds like: a school with one...
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