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Apr 28, 2022

Should You Homeschool Year-Round?

Do you know a homeschool family who just never stops? As May or June come around each year — when other families are exhausted and about to burn out — this family keeps marching along through the summer, homeschooling year-round. Perhaps families who homeschool year-round cause you to consider...

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Apr 26, 2022

Homeschool Conventions in 2022: Outdated or Helpful?

Each year, homeschool conventions invite companies, colleges, and other educational resource providers to exhibit in locations across states and countries. While homeschool conventions have been a staple of the homeschooling journey in the past, you might be wondering if they are necessary anymore in the modern world. After all,...

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Apr 14, 2022

Easter and the Garden (Updated for 2022)

Signs of Easter are everywhere. Yellow daffodils have sprung to life in our backyard. A riot of multicolored tulips lines the trail at the park. Redbuds and pear trees have dressed in purple and white for the occasion. Snatches of “Was It a Morning Like This,” a popular Christian...

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Apr 07, 2022

Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry

The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, ā€œHosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King...

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Apr 05, 2022

4 Reasons Not to Test

This post was written by Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical ConversationsĀ®. 4 Reasons Not To Do End-Of-Grade Tests It’s a decision every homeschool family needs to make — whether to give your kids an end-of-grade test. Be sure to know your state’s laws regarding testing because some states require...

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Apr 04, 2022

Directing as a Ministry Opportunity

At Classical Conversations, we are proud and grateful to provide opportunities for homeschool parents to serve their local communities as Directors, leading and supporting families in the homeschooling journey. Indeed, many Directors view their leadership roles as opportunities for ministry within their local community. By leading a community, Directors...

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Mar 31, 2022

What to Do After Homeschooling Your Child

And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6 ESV For some of us parents, our homeschooling journey is about to come to an end. How do we ā€œempty-nestā€...

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Mar 22, 2022

Scared to Direct? You’re Not Alone

For many homeschool parents, the thought of directing a Classical Conversations program can seem intimidating or scary. Why is that? Maybe it’s the fear of not being qualified, somehow messing up other families’ children, or not being a “good enough” role model for the students. But while directing a...

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Mar 17, 2022

New Podcast: Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins

We’re thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new podcast from Classical Conversations Studios — Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins! Refining Rhetoric: A Podcast About Seeking Truth Launched on March 9, 2022, Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins is a podcast about seeking truth in every arena of life. Using...

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Mar 14, 2022

Faces of History: Peace, Process, and Play!

The following post was written by Laura vanHofwegen, a Classical Conversations Local Representative, about her and her son’s experience with Faces of History. Faces of History: What is It? Faces of History, a research paper and presentation, is a pinnacle assignment culminating each year of our Essentials program. Choosing...

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Mar 07, 2022

The Blessings of Directing

Have you ever thought about directing a Classical Conversations program? Perhaps you’ve been inspired by the leadership of the Directors in your local community and are interested in learning how to become a Director. Or, maybe you’re not yet part of a Classical Conversations community and interested in starting...

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