In celebration of Black History Month, we would like to commemorate one of the great heroes of American history, Amos Fortune. Amos was born an African prince named At-mun. When he was only fifteen, slave traders kidnapped and auctioned At-mun into a life of slavery in Massachusetts, where he...
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As a homeschool graduate, I am often asked what are the benefits of homeschooling? What did I get out of it, and do I wish I had gone to public or private school? There are three benefits of homeschooling that really helped me enjoy my K-12 experience...
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A potential and difficult challenge any homeschool mom may face is isolation. I am tempted to personify that term—Isolation, written like a name or proper noun. Make it a character as in John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress, like Obstinate, Prudence, Faithful, or Talkative. Their name messages their impact, character,...
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Classical Conversations® leaders worldwide host several outreach events throughout the year to equip parents with the tools and confidence to succeed in homeschooling. But how are these events different, and which should you or your family attend? What are the Differences Between our Outreach Events? Although all Classical Conversations...
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Winter can be challenging for many homeschooling parents. Along with the pressure of just starting a new semester in January come cold, short days, meaning families spend less time learning outside and more time learning in the house. 5 Winter Wellness Tips for Homeschooling Families Although there are certainly...
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Classical Conversations’ Foundations program serves as the ideal launchpad for your child’s education. By offering a comprehensive yet basic core in math, science, history, English, geography, and Latin, additional resources can be included to enhance and personalize your experience with the program. This homeschool mom offers insight into how...
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As part of the new benefits coming in 2022, all Classical Conversations® families will receive access to numerous discounts, promotions, services, and scholarship opportunities from over fifty of our partners. These benefits are aimed at providing robust support for your homeschooling journey as you approach 2022–23 enrollment. 2022 Brings More...
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Your wife has maybe thrown around some concepts and terms that you don’t understand. You have a different set of what classical educators call “grammar.” It might feel like explaining the intricacies of the 3-4 defense vs. the 4-3 defense to someone who’s never watched football before, and this...
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Since 1997, Classical Conversations® has been guiding and supporting homeschooling parents through practical equipping, a Christ-centered curriculum rooted in the classical model, and—at the heart of a Classical Conversations membership—local, in-person communities of like-minded families all walking this homeschooling journey together. Next year, we’ll continue to support you, Directors, Tutors,...
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“All the same, I should like it all plain and clear,” said obstinately, putting on his business manner (usually reserved for people who tried to borrow money off him), and doing his best to appear wise and prudent and professional and live up to Gandalf’s recommendation. “Also I...
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“If you are willing, I will be there.” Thus, the gracious, tender voice of the Holy Spirit came. It was May 2013, and I was at a homeschool convention. I went for one reason: to research math curricula. However, twenty-four hours later, I found myself on the threshold of...
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When you start teaching The Lost Tools of Writing, you notice early that almost all of level one is devoted to teaching the persuasive essay. You might think this rather odd—even boring. After all, aren’t students much more interested in writing stories and exploring their own ideas than they are...
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