The Classical Conversations Blog - Post Page 26

Nov 08, 2023

5 Reasons to Study Science: Lessons from the Lives of Great Scientists (Updated for 2023)

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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Nov 06, 2023

Reasons to be Thankful for Homeschooling this Thanksgiving

In this blog post, homeschool mom Heatherly Sylvia shares her reasons to be thankful for homeschooling and classical education this Thanksgiving season. Homeschooling affords many benefits—from academic advantages to community support—but the greatest gift homeschooling offers is a simple realization: that our own education as parents cries out for...

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Oct 30, 2023

Homeschooling and Classical Education in Chile

The homeschooling movement in South America, especially in Chile, has been growing steadily since 2018. As in many places, the pandemic made this phenomenon explode, and it was in this context my family came across Classical Conversations. Starting a Classical Conversations Community in Chile I remember we started with...

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Oct 25, 2023

14 Benefits of a Homeschool Debate Curriculum

Why is debate important? I know that when I picture a debate, I often imagine a rather negative scene: sophists, unconcerned with the truth, trying to score points, or demagogues trying rile the audience up. But debate is a vital part of life. In general terms, debate is simply...

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Oct 09, 2023

Finding Homeschool Balance in Community and Family Life | Leigh Bortins

In this blog post, Leigh Bortins, founder and chief visionary officer of Classical Conversations, shares her vision of a year in balance between community and family life. The Homeschool Balance of Community and Family Life I’m often asked what I wish I’d known as my husband and I were...

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Oct 04, 2023

Learning Latin as a Homeschooler

In this blog post, Sara Azud shares her family’s journey through Challenge and the ways in which her family grew closer together through learning Latin. Latin Was Hard! Non scholae sed vitae discimus. (We do not learn for school but for life.) —Seneca Our path to homeschooling started with...

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Oct 02, 2023

What to Do When Homeschooling is Hard

What do you do when homeschooling is hard? I once posed this question to my friend, a fellow homeschooler. She simply smiled and answered, “I cry.” If you’re feeling the heat of homeschool burnout, I want to let you know that you’re not alone. During the ten years that...

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Sep 27, 2023

Classical Education and Homeschooling in India

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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Sep 25, 2023

Celebrating a Family Culture of Learning

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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Sep 20, 2023

Why Our Church Partners with Classical Conversations

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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Sep 15, 2023

Why and How To Choose a Christian College

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 to Go to College for Free

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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