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Classical Conversations® Challenge II is the fourth level in our Challenge program. Here’s an overview of what you can expect if your student is soon to enter Challenge II. An Overview of Classical Conversations Challenge II This summary of the Classical Conversations Challenge II program will cover its respective...
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We were going to be homeschoolers, and it only took nine years, a cross-country move, and no excellent education options in the new place. I’ll be the first to admit I was a staunch opponent of this proposition and voiced my displeasure numerous times, often at a significant volume....
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Classical Conversations® Challenge I is the third of six levels in our Challenge program, preceded by Challenge B. If your student is soon to enter Challenge I, here’s an overview of what they (and you as their parent-teacher) can expect. An Overview of Classical Conversations Challenge I This summary...
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Classical Conversations® Challenge B is the second level in our Challenge program. Whether you and your student are joining Classical Conversations for the first time at this level or have just finished Challenge A last semester, this post is a great place to discover the basics of what your...
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Classical Conversations® Challenge A is the first of six levels that comprise our Challenge program. If you’re considering Challenge A for your homeschool student, here’s some information to help you get started. An Overview of Classical Conversations Challenge A In this general overview of Challenge A, we’ll cover the...
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The high school years raise a lot of questions for families. Families in public schools may wonder if the school system has lost something vital to education—a reason for being, perhaps, or a sense of purpose and belonging. Meanwhile, homeschool parents may ask themselves whether homeschooling is really a...
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A couple of weeks ago, I asked my son to write an extra essay for a project we were working on for the Classical Conversations Practicum. I allowed him to work on that essay instead of his math lesson for the day. Suddenly, my daughter, Ada, did not want...
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The role of Classical Conversations Tutor and Director extends beyond that of a teacher. Our goal is to reach deeper into the life of each student and parent, becoming both model and mentor. A Leading Example Throughout history, especially ages marked by higher learning, one person oversaw the education...
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The late afternoon sun poured liquid gold through the west-facing windows. A girl, a dog, and a mom stood by the lit stove in a quiet house, methodically adding sugar to water in a pan to create a super-saturated solution. As the steam from the open pan drifted upward,...
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Why is debate important? I know that when I picture a debate, I often imagine a rather negative scene: sophists, unconcerned with the truth, trying to score points, or demagogues trying rile the audience up. But debate is a vital part of life. In general terms, debate is simply...
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In this blog post, Leigh Bortins, founder and chief visionary officer of Classical Conversations, shares her vision of a year in balance between community and family life. The Homeschool Balance of Community and Family Life I’m often asked what I wish I’d known as my husband and I were...
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In this blog post, lead curriculum developer Lisa Bailey reflects upon the importance of laying the foundations for education. Enjoy! The Value of a Strong Foundation One of my guilty pleasures is watching HGTV. Though not currently planning any renovations to my own home, I am endlessly fascinated by...
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