For several years, I regarded the coming of Challenge B with fear and trembling because of one thing: Mock Trial. I had never participated in any form of debate during my school years, so it was a vast unknown. (Well, not entirely unknown, but I am not sure my...
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Did you know Classical Conversations® has a podcast? Actually, we now have several podcasts (and are about to launch a new one in August!), but our longest-running show is Everyday Educator. Everyday Educator: A Homeschool Podcast for Parents If you’re unfamiliar with Everyday Educator, we want to tell you...
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In this blog post, Robert Bortins—CEO of Classical Conversations and homeschool dad—shares some helpful resources for homeschool dads. Whether you’re the primary educator in your household or your wife’s supporter in teaching your child, we want to share two resources for homeschool dads to encourage you on your homeschooling...
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We’re thrilled to announce the latest resource from Classical Conversations®, Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners! Intended to equip homeschool parents of students ages 4-8 with at-home readings and exercises, Scribblers is the new homeschooler’s key to inspiring young students to embark on the exciting journey of lifelong...
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One day before our National Conference events, on Thursday, April 28, we held the Classical Conversations® 2022 National Memory Master competition. There, 16 student finalists from around the nation recited memory work from all three cycles of the Foundations program to their parents and a panel of judges for...
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On April 28-30, 2022, we held the Classical Conversations® 25th Anniversary Celebration and National Conference events — sponsored by the nonprofit the Classical Conversations Foundation — to celebrate, learn, and fellowship together with Classical Conversations members from around the nation. Thank You for Celebrating With Us! To everyone who...
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Sadly, one of the barriers holding many parents back from homeschooling is the fear of being unqualified to teach their children. Worries about not having a teaching degree, not being smart enough, or not being able to compete with teachers in the traditional school system can easily seep into...
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In one of the most famous allegories of all time, the ancient Greek philosopher Plato tells the story of a cave where people are both blinded and bound. Each captive has a fire behind them and can see flickering shadows on the walls. But one day, a man takes...
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Have you ever wondered whether homeschoolers can earn dual enrollment? Or whether your student can earn an undergraduate college degree while being homeschooled? Or whether you, as your child’s parent-teacher, can earn a college degree while homeschooling? Well, Classical Conversations Plus (CC Plus) checks all the above and more...
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Congrats, you made it through a whole year of homeschooling! Although a summer full of absolutely nothing may sound ideal to you right now, soon you may need to figure out something to do with your student to keep busy this summer (crazy as that might sound!). How to...
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If there is a question that just begs for both a “yes” and a “no” answer, it is this: will classical education get your child a job? Can Your Homeschool Student Find a Good Job? We homeschool parents worry about our children’s future. We want them to be successful...
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Whether this is your first or twelfth semester of homeschooling, congratulations! You’ve made it to May. The end is in sight, and you and your family will soon be able to take a well-deserved breather. End Your Homeschool Semester Well As you finish up your school year these next...
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