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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There is so much fun and wonder to be found in the Christmas season. Sometimes it can feel a little bit overwhelming with the many things to do, places to go, and people to see. In the hustle and bustle, it can be easy to forget to cherish the...
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Fall is my favorite time of year, and for several reasons—one of which is because it marks the beginning of the holidays. However, one holiday stands out as my favorite: Thanksgiving. While this holiday may not recognize a biblically historical event, it’s intended is to direct us towards a...
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The late afternoon sun poured liquid gold through the west-facing windows. A girl, a dog, and a mom stood by the lit stove in a quiet house, methodically adding sugar to water in a pan to create a super-saturated solution. As the steam from the open pan drifted upward,...
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According to one study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), approximately 33% of 15-year-olds living in developing nations experience significant levels of math anxiety. Other studies have indicated that up to 93% of American adults share at least some degree of math anxiety. Why do so...
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Classical Conversations, a Christian homeschool program with a worldwide network of homeschooling communities, has amassed a passionate and dedicated following over the years. Established on the principles of classical education and the pursuit of wisdom and virtue through a Christ-centered worldview, Classical Conversations provides a unique and enriching experience...
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Why do we study science? Throughout the Research strand, Challenge B students (ages 13 and older) learn many wonderful lessons through studying science that help them understand the world more fully and become better researchers. This post explores several reasons why learning science is essential by examining the research...
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