The State of Classical Conversations Address, 2012

A homeschool routine that actually works can feel like a moving target, especially when curriculum, ages, and seasons keep shifting under your feet. After more than twenty years of homeschooling and testing nearly every method, template, and schedule along the way, Laura Kooistra has found five keys that hold...

“A classical education curriculum? Isn’t that just for elite private schools and snooty academicians obsessed with Latin?” If you’ve ever dismissed classical education as outdated, outmoded, or irrelevant, you might be surprised to discover its growing influence in diverse educational settings—including homeschooling—where the principles of classical education are being...

Classical Conversations Protocol is the etiquette and cultural capstone event for the Challenge II academic year, and it always includes two required parts: a formal meal and a cultural event, such as the symphony, ballet, or opera. For many Challenge II parents, the real question is not what Protocol...