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Aug 16, 2023

A Homeschool Dad’s Perspective on Classical Conversations

Meet Nathan Williams. He serves as one of three pastors at Northshore Church of Christ in Mandeville, Louisiana—and he’s a long-time homeschool dad! Here’s this homeschool dad’s perspective on how homeschooling with Classical Conversations has helped his family navigate classical, Christian education. A Homeschool Dad’s Perspective on CC: A...

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Jul 31, 2023

Earn College Credit for Homeschool Coursework

Meet Ella St. Laurent. She’s a seventeen-year-old Challenge IV student from central Massachusetts with a talent for the arts and a love of theater. She has participated in multiple musical productions for a local theater company, she currently works as a cashier, and she enjoys cliff diving and philosophical...

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Jul 12, 2023

How to Socialize Homeschool Kids

When my mother offered to homeschool me in the 1990s, I exclaimed, “No way—those kids are freak shows.” That was my impolite description of the stereotypical homeschooled kid who is “unsocialized.” I confess my “socialization” concerns at the time revolved around meeting girls. But when my wife and I...

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Jul 10, 2023

Why Homeschool through High School?

Hi, there! My name is Mala Cross, and I am a Classical Conversations homeschool graduate. I wanted to share a little of my journey with Classical Conversations and why I would encourage homeschool students and families to homeschool with CC from start to finish of high school. My Homeschool...

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Jun 19, 2023

National Commencement: A Time to Commemorate and Celebrate

Classical, Christian community—that’s what Classical Conversations is all about. Since the beginning of our homeschool journey in 2009, our family has experienced classical, Christian community in a variety of ways, from our first days in Foundations to the final blue book of Challenge IV. To commemorate and celebrate our...

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Jun 14, 2023

Homeschooling: From a Dad to a Dad

Moms and dads are different, and not just in terms of biology. As we ponder the dad’s role in the home school, keep the three “I’s” in mind: influence, impact, and involvement. Dads can exert a positive influence over the home school, impact their kids’ character, and find ways...

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Jun 12, 2023

Stick in the Sand

When teaching my own boys or when tutoring classical conversation students, I always ask myself this question: if I only had a stick and sand, could I engage and effectively dialogue with my students about the concept I want to teach them? Spend Time with Adults—Not Peers, Not Machines...

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Jun 07, 2023

Why Support Your CC Bookstore?

Hello from the great state of Louisiana, where we love good food, good friends, and good books! A number of famous authors have called our beautiful bayou country home, including Anne Rice, William Faulkner, and Alcée Fortier, and that’s probably where I got my love of great literature—and great...

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Jun 05, 2023

Homeschoolers: 5 Things Not to Do This Summer

If you’re reading this, chances are your season of life and mine look pretty similar. I have littles (ages six and three), and I’m starting to think about what we’ll be doing over the summer break. Full disclosure: at the time of this writing, I’m seven months pregnant with...

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May 31, 2023

From South Africa: Seasons of a Mother’s Heart

In celebration of World Homeschooler’s Day this June 2, 2023, we would like to highlight one South African mom’s experience as a homeschooler. Although it’s spring in the United States, it’s winter in South Africa. While we’re enjoying warmth and sunshine, let’s remember also that our brothers and sisters...

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