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Jan 16, 2023

Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.

Men often hate each other because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don’t know each other; they don’t know each other because they cannot communicate; they cannot communicate because they are separated.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. The Meaning of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day...

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Jan 11, 2023

What Are the Five Canons of Rhetoric?

When you hear the word rhetoric, what do you think of? Maybe images come to mind of an emotional TV ad, political propaganda, or a lawyer arguing in court. But as classical, Christian educators, rhetoric takes on a whole different meaning. In her book The Conversation, Leigh Bortins defines...

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Jan 04, 2023

Can You Homeschool Your Child Temporarily?

For various reasons, be it a family move, nationwide school lockdowns, or just trying something new for a little while, some parents just want to homeschool their child temporarily. If you fall into this camp, we hope to provide guidance on how to get started in homeschooling your child...

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Dec 29, 2022

Happy New Year Homeschoolers!

Who’s ready for a brand-new year of homeschooling? (Mixed audience reactions follow…) Whether you’re excited to start homeschooling in 2023 or could use at least an extra four weeks of Christmas vacation before getting back into the swing of things, we want to wish you and all other homeschool...

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Dec 27, 2022

How to Start Homeschooling Midyear in a New Community

With the new year upon us, have you found yourself wanting to try something new, something different? Maybe the last few years have left you considering another option for your child’s education. Are you feeling God nudging you into potentially . . .  homeschooling? But wait—it’s now the start...

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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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