What if government education isn't just failing — but is fundamentally, morally wrong? On this episode of Refining Rhetoric, host Robert Bortins sits down with Dr. Bradley Thompson, political philosopher at Clemson University and executive director...

Does homeschooling have you ready to quit? You're not alone — and you're not failing. In this episode of the Everyday Educator podcast, host Lisa Bailey and 7-year Classical Conversations mom DeDe Adetutu get real about the winter doldrums, talk...

Matt Hangen discovered something revolutionary while working as a missionary well driller in Togo: the traditional charity model was failing Africa's water crisis. After losing 117 pounds to illness and watching communities struggle with donated...

You may already recognize his voice. For thousands of Classical Conversations families, Charles Hall — known simply as "Internet Grandpa" — has become one of the most beloved figures in the homeschool community, reading rich living books aloud on...

What does it actually take to raise resilient sons and lead your family with strength? On this episode of Refining Rhetoric, host Robert Bortins sits down with Dr. Brandon Shriner — founder of the Warrior 3 Project, former Division I wrestler,...

What if the most important thing you teach your child has nothing to do with curriculum? In this episode of the Everyday Educator podcast, host Emma Bortins sits down with her mother-in-law and Classical Conversations founder Leigh Bortins to discuss...

The best homeschooling books for parents are the ones that do more than explain a method. They shape the way you see your calling. Have you ever left a homeschool conference with a notebook full of titles and a quiet sinking feeling that you will never get through them...

The Math Map is a classical, Christian math curriculum developed by Leigh Bortins and Classical Conversations — now available in five levels for families in Foundations through Challenge I. The Math Map Naturals Foundations 6+ The Math Map Decimals Foundations 8+ The Math Map Rationals Foundations/Essentials 10+ The Math...

Planning Boston field trips homeschool families will love? This is your year. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American Independence, and there’s no better place to experience it than where it all began. From the cobblestone streets of the Freedom Trail to the tall ships at the harbor, Boston...

“I wish I had had a Christian math curriculum like The Math Map available to me when I started homeschooling. I chose a curriculum that was like the one I had used and let that guide our math journey even though we started homeschooling because I wanted my children’s...

Homeschooling middle school students is absolutely possible, and with the right curriculum, organization strategies, and a few grace-tested hacks, you can navigate these years with confidence. If you’ve been wondering how to keep your middle schooler motivated, which curriculum fits this season, or how to manage a growing workload,...

Numbering Your Days Homeschool: Classical Guide for March 2026 Looking for ways to approach your homeschool with biblical intentionality this March? As the school year moves into its final stretch, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the precious, finite time we have with our children and how we...