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Aug 24, 2020

Becoming a Great Teacher

One of the obvious, but often overlooked, fundamentals of homeschooling is that once you decide to homeschool, you become a teacher. Most of us begin by thinking that in order to give our children the best education we need to buy the best curricula. However, in all your years...

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Aug 21, 2020

How to Get Everything Done Each Day (Part 3)

Ema Lopez, like so many other homeschooling parents, can never quite get it all done on her daily to-do list. That’s understandable! There’s so much to balance, especially for those who have several children each at a different academic level. But Ema realizes that there are far more important...

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Aug 14, 2020

“Help! I’ve Become a Homeschooler!”

If you or someone you know is a new “accidental homeschooler,” you are in good company! Today, we are excited to introduce you to Kristina Keller, a mom of three who never intended to homeschool—but is now entering her 11th year of teaching her children. In her interview with...

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Jul 25, 2020

4 Tips for a Great Homeschool Year Kickoff

As this fall approaches, the world is seeing record-breaking interest levels in homeschooling. Many of you are doing this for the first time ever (or know someone who is). Whether you are new to homeschooling and trying to learn how to begin or are a veteran homeschooler who wishes...

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Jul 22, 2020

Homeschoolers Running for Elected Office

It is important that we pray for all our elected officials, that we cast informed votes, and that we encourage others to do their civic duty. In one of our recent C12 gatherings of Christian businessmen, we were told that research shows less than 20% of voters show up...

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Jul 16, 2020

What do I need to add to the Foundations program? (Part 2)

If you’re currently having your child work through the Foundations Program (Classical Conversations’ curriculum for elementary-aged children, ages 4-12), you might be worried that he or she is not receiving the best preparation for high school and beyond. That’s natural. Everyone wants what is best for their children, including...

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How to Homeschool a Child with Special Needs

One of the greatest parts about homeschooling is that parents, who know their children better than schoolteachers, are able to create a customized educational experience that best suits their child. In particular, for children with special needs, Classical Conversations offers parents the rare opportunity to be incredibly flexible with...

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Lessons Learned from Homeschooling

Homeschooling is rewarding, but the ups and downs of the homeschool journey can provide many hard-earned lessons along the way for both children and parents. The learning is constant. We learn when we ask questions and seek out the answers: from “how do I begin homeschooling?” to “how do...

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Jul 15, 2020

14 Reasons to Choose Classical Conversations

There is a lot of uncertainty across the country right now regarding what this next school year will look like, and over these last few months we have fielded a record number of inquiries about why parents should choose Classical Conversations and best homeschooling practices in general. Parents across...

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Jul 10, 2020

Coronavirus and Moving Forward this Fall

In roughly two-months’ time, schools will reopen. The big questions on every parents’ mind are, “What in the world will that look like?” Will it be safe with the coronavirus?” Depending on your state or city or school, there will be various regulations regarding the enforcement of sanitation, masks,...

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