Fresh out of college, brimming with life purpose and dogged by student loans, I took a job. My student loans, although modest by any standard, were a responsibility I carried seriously. Their weight meant I was hungry for a paycheck. Meaningful work was the last thing on my mind—I...
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Several years ago, about 2500 churches that support and host Classical Conversations communities received anonymous letters demanding they disband their CC communities or else fear losing their non-profit status. In an article for The Federalist—an online magazine reporting on politics, religion, and culture—writer Jenni White argues against the...
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Think back a year to last Easter. To say these 12 months have been difficult is an understatement. People have experienced tragedy like never before. Depression, anxiety, and loneliness are the norm for many worldwide, causing some to seek any sort of escape just to make the days bearable....
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“No way. Do not involve us in an educational multi-level marketing scheme!” Having succeeded and failed at more than one multi-level marketing (MLM) “opportunity” in the past, it shocked me that my husband responded to my proposal that I Direct with Classical Conversations in such a forceful way. Surely,...
Read the Full ArticleThis year, we are excited to host the Classical Conversations Graduation Celebration from Friday, April 30 through Saturday, May 1 during our National Conference. We’ll be celebrating right next-door to our home office in Southern Pines, North Carolina. We look forward to recognizing this momentous day with our Challenge...
Read the Full ArticleImagine this: an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” The main character: a parent who did a horrible job on her junior high science fair project. Fast-forward to the present day. The plot: the parent is now trapped in an endless cycle of producing science fair projects until she finally...
Read the Full ArticleLooking for ways to make memory work a more exciting part of the day for your students? It just takes a little creativity to turn seemingly mundane memorization into a marvelous time! Below are a few of our favorite ideas.
Read the Full ArticleThere is a scene in The Fellowship of the Ring that totally redefined the word “fellowship” for me. Fellowship is a word that has become so common among church members that it has been watered down to mean almost nothing. If teens are talking outside, but doing nothing, we say, “Well at...
Read the Full ArticleWhy should churches partner with Classical Conversations? Are you a pastor thinking of hosting a Classical Conversations community at your church? Are you curious about whether a partnership would be a good fit? Well, to hear why hosting a Classical Conversations community could be a great idea for your...
Read the Full ArticleEssentials just keeps getting better! In Spring 2021, we’ll release our first update to the Essentials Guide in over a decade—the Essentials of the English Language Curriculum, Fifth Edition. We’ve listened and applied extensive feedback from our tutors and parents to create this new edition, which preserves the familiar...
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If you want to learn a new language, consider the example of Mr. Bowditch in Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham. If you need a refresher, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch is the story of an early American merchant who spends quite a bit of his time at sea....
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Whether you are just considering homeschooling or have been homeschooling for several years, wondering whether you will mess up your child has likely crossed your mind at some point. It’s a reasonable concern. Assuming the responsibility for your child’s education is undoubtedly overwhelming, with worries that your mistakes might...
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