To know God and to make Him known
Dec 22, 2022

Merry Christmas From the Bortins Family!

Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled...

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Dec 19, 2022

Should You Leave Your Job to Homeschool?

I never planned to homeschool, much less leave my job. I worked hard to earn my college degree and was still paying my student loans. I barely had enough strength and patience to accomplish the current responsibilities of raising children—the morning routine to launch kids to school followed by...

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Dec 15, 2022

Why Read Classic Literature?

Why read classic literature? Why is classic literature important? And how can literature help students and parents alike? Classic literature is one of the major focuses of the Classical Conversations Challenge programs. From modern classics like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to ancient epics like The Aeneid,...

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Dec 08, 2022

10 Homeschool Christmas Activities for the Whole Family

With Christmas fast approaching, there’s no better time than now to incorporate some homeschool Christmas activities into your days and continue learning during the holiday break through fun and engaging ways. 10 Festive Homeschool Christmas Activities We know the holiday season can be busy, so we’ll cut right to...

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Dec 01, 2022

School Choice v. School Choice

The following article was written by Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations. Choice. The Oxford Dictionary of the English Language defines it as “an act of selecting between two or more possibilities; the right, freedom, or ability to choose.” America has always been a nation of choices; choices go...

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Nov 29, 2022

Support Homeschool Families on Missions!

Each year, the charitable, non-profit organization, the Classical Conversations Foundation, provides homeschool students with grants to serve on short-term mission trips through the Homeschool Families on Missions program. We’d like to encourage you to support the Homeschool Families on Missions program by donating just $1.10. This small gift can...

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Nov 28, 2022

Happy Advent Season from Classical Conversations!

Thanksgiving is over… which means Christmas is right around the corner! So begins this year’s advent season, a familiar time of joy and celebration with family and friends. What’s the Meaning of Advent? The advent season is often overlooked as a celebration in and of itself. Rather, these several...

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Nov 24, 2022

Thank You!

First of all—Happy Thanksgiving! Second, you know what Thanksgiving means—you’re more than halfway through the semester! The holidays are upon us, and whether it’s your first semester homeschooling or your last, you’re almost to Christmas and a well-deserved rest. Thank You Classical Conversations® Parents… With that said, we want...

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