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Feb 03, 2025

15 Classical Education Skills Homeschool Families Need to Know

Are you interested in classical education but not sure how educational philosophy translates into practical application? What is classical education, anyway? The heart of the classical model is not just about what students learn but how they learn. The medieval Trivium—grammar, dialectic, and rhetoric—provides a timeless framework for developing...

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Jan 29, 2025

Homeschool Room Ideas: Practical, Fun, and Focused on Learning

Finding the perfect homeschool room ideas can transform your home into a hub for learning, exploration, and growth. But figuring out how to design a homeschool room that works for both life and school can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refresh your current homeschool room...

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Jan 27, 2025

Powerful Memorization: Lessons from a Rhetorical Legend

Have you ever wondered why memorization remains vital for high school students, especially in an age of instant access to information? For many parents, the challenge lies in inspiring their teens to embrace memory work as more than just rote repetition. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from a...

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Jan 22, 2025

Why Learn Latin? The Top 3 Reasons It’s Worth It

As a homeschool parent, you may ask, “Why should my child learn Latin?” It’s a common question, especially when balancing an already full curriculum. Parents often struggle to understand the practical reasons for studying Latin—is it truly worth the effort? From her years of teaching Latin to her own...

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Jan 20, 2025

How to Approach a Science Fair Project with Confidence

If the words “science fair” fill you with dread, you’re not alone. Many homeschool parents feel uncertain about guiding their child through a science fair project. But what if this challenge could become an incredible learning opportunity for both you and your student? As a homeschool mom who once...

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Jan 15, 2025

Why the Senior Thesis Is the Capstone of a Strong Education

Is your student in Challenge IV, preparing and writing for their Senior Thesis? Or, will your child soon enter Challenge IV and already feels intimidated by the prospect of writing such an intensive paper? Although Senior Thesis can be a difficult task, the rewards of this capstone project that ends...

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Jan 13, 2025

The Five Core Habits of Grammar: How to Dress for Lifelong Learning

Did you ever wish someone had instilled a love of learning in you when you were young? Many homeschool parents feel unprepared when it comes to teaching their children the lifelong classical skills of learning, especially when those skills weren’t part of their own education. But here’s the good...

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Jan 08, 2025

How CC Connected Enhances the Challenge Experience

My Confession: Navigating CC Connected with a Co-Pilot Discover how CC Connected Challenge features can simplify finding resources and training for you and your Challenge student.  Navigating CC Connected can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re searching for specific Challenge-level information. You want to find the tools to support your...

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Jan 07, 2025

Why Is College Important? Solidifying Values and Foundations

As a parent, you’ve worked hard to prepare your high schooler for life’s challenges. Now, as college approaches, you may wonder: Is my child ready? and What is college really good for? The transition from K-12 to college is a critical time when young adults take responsibility for their...

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Standardized Testing: A Helpful Tool for Classical Educators

Because of the decay in the quality of public education over the years, parents have very appropriately lost trust in what public education provides including standardized testing. You know there is a place for virtue in your child’s education; you know that education should challenge your children’s ability to...

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Education Savings Made Simple: Start Early, Save More

In today’s economic climate, where inflation has significantly impacted the cost of living, education savings for college may feel like an uphill battle. Rising costs often push families to prioritize immediate financial needs over long-term goals, leaving education savings on the back burner. However, without adequate savings, many families...

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Jan 06, 2025

Discover the Best Homeschool Methods for Your Family

What should I do for my children’s education next year? What homeschool methods should I use? Where do I start? Many parents evaluate their educational choices for their children throughout the year. Parents who are already homeschooling pull out their catalogs and pore over them, searching for the perfect...

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