In the United States, it’s easy to think of homeschooling as just an American movement. But that’s not the case! In the last few decades, homeschooling has taken nations the world over by storm as parents recognize the many benefits of homeschooling. To celebrate and recognize the leaders, parents,...
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Each year, sixteen Foundations students from around the country compete in the Classical Conversations® National Memory Master hosted in Southern Pines, North Carolina. There, they recite memory work from all three cycles to a panel of judges. While every finalist demonstrates adept memorization skills, only one winner walks away...
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Do you know a parent who is interested in homeschooling, the classical model, or a community-based approach to home education? Consider inviting them to a local Classical Conversations® outreach event! Open Houses vs. Information Meetings Both Open Houses and Information Meetings are welcoming places to start learning about homeschooling...
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Most are aware that the number of homeschool families in the United States saw a significant spike two years ago. This was largely due to nationwide lockdowns and school restrictions during the pandemic, which “forced” many parents into homeschooling their children. But how do the numbers stand today? Is...
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Someone recently asked me to weigh in on their “be part of a local community” or “do Classical Conversations® at home” dilemma. As I began to gather my thoughts, identify my best examples, and marshal my arguments, I realized that for me, the jury is not still out. I...
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Have you heard about Classical Conversations’ best-kept secret? Well, we’d love to tell you all about the Classical Learning Cohort! Previously only available to Classical Conversations® Directors, Tutors, and leaders, we are now opening the Classical Learning Cohort to parents, so every Classical Conversations member can grow in his...
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The short and perhaps expected answer — no, it’s not too late to homeschool. Whether your child is in finishing elementary school or beginning their senior year of high school, it’s never too late to withdraw your child from a traditional school to start homeschooling. Is It Too Late...
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We at Classical Conversations® are grateful that the Foundations program, designed for families with students ages 4 and up, continues to be a blessing not just to students, but to parents as well. I continue to thank God for and all that it’s taught me. I have...
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I was so proud that day. As my son and I joined my husband’s company to volunteer at a local charity, I was counting myself as blessed. In my head, I was thinking about how neat it was that we could take a random school day and turn it...
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One of the benefits of using the classical model of education in the Classical Conversations® Foundations program is that it is the most efficient way to educate. That is because we are following the nature of a child — the model that follows God’s design. Wisdom Is the Goal...
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Need help deciding whether your child should take the PSAT, SAT, or ACT? Here’s some helpful information to help you start making this decision. How Do The PSAT, SAT, and ACT Benefit Homeschoolers? While standardized tests can sometimes put off homeschool families, particularly those who take a homeschool approach...
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Today, the first Monday in September, workers around the nation celebrate Labor Day by taking time off to rest. While you may not have considered taking the day off from your normal homeschooling, perhaps by the end of reading this post we will have convinced you otherwise! 3 Reasons...
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