WC S1, Ep21: A Life Worthy of Explanation

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WC S1, Ep21: A Life Worthy of Explanation

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Jun 16, 2016

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A Life Worthy of Explanation is an article written by Cara McLauchlan. We hope you enjoy the audio! Or Read the Article here!

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Jun 16, 2016

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Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. We believe there are three keys to a great education: classical, Christian, and Community.

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WC S1, Ep5: Stick in the Sand: The Place of Technology in Community: "Stick in the Sand: The Place of Technology in Community" is an article written by Leigh Bortins and is ready by Rachel Brown. Enjoy the audio of this delightful article to encourage you and your homeschooling journey! Or Read the Article here! by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep2: Delighting in People: Service Staff Are Our Neighbors: Enjoy some of Classical Conversations' most popular articles now available in audio. As Christians, should we not delight in people more than we do? Christmas time is a perfect opportunity to practice loving people as we ought.This article... by Everyday Educator
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CCP Book Club: The Scarlet Letter: Join some of our homeschool experts and Classical Conversations parents, as we explore the themes from one of our favorite Challenge I books, The Scarlet Letter. Pick the book up at the bookstore today! by Everyday Educator
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Education: Modern vs Classical Christian Thought: Leigh Bortins explains the differences between modern thought and Classical Christian thought. by Everyday Educator
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2016 CC Catalog Article: A Commencement Address to Foundations Parents: The following article is an article from the 2016 Classical Conversations Catalog. A Commencement Address to Foundations Parents is written by Emily Shirley and is read by Rachel Brown. You can find more articles like this in the online 2016 CC... by Everyday Educator
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The Grammar Stage: Knowledge-Learning Grammar and Observation Skills: The first stage of Classical education, Grammar. Learning begins with knowledge and knowledge begins with grammar. Join Leigh as she explains the relationship between knowledge and grammar. by Everyday Educator
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Classical Conversations' "Challenge Program" 3/3: Leigh Bortins explains grades Seven through Twelve in depth. by Everyday Educator
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L@L - James B. Jordan (2011): Enjoy some of our older archived podcasts where Leigh chats with different guests. Today's episode is with author and theologian Dr. James B. Jordan. The episode is from 2011. by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep1: Home for the Holidays: Enjoy some of Classical Conversations' most popular articles now available in audio. This article was written by Matt Bianco. Read the article here! by Everyday Educator
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CCMM Session 3: Getting the Most from CC: Matt Bianco, Heather Shirley, and Tobin Duby sit down to talk the best ways parents and students can benefit from CC. by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep7: Memory Master Time!: "Memory Master Time!" is an article written by Courtney Sanford and is ready by Rachel Brown. Enjoy the audio of this delightful article to encourage you and your homeschooling journey! Or Read the Article here! by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep11: Getting Started Homeschooling: Organizing Your Day (Part 2): Getting Started Homeschooling: Organizing Your Day is an article written by Jennifer Courtney. This is the second part of a three-part series. Enjoy the audio! Or Read the Article here! by Everyday Educator
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L@L: Andrew Pudewa: Enjoy some of our older archived podcasts where Leigh chats with different guests. Today's episode is with the director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), Andrew Pudewa. The episode is from 2011. by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep8: You Might Be a "Drop Out" Parent If....: You Might Be a "Drop Out" Parent If.... is an article written by Brian Tonnell and is read by Marc Hays. Enjoy the audio of this delightful article to encourage you and your homeschooling journey! Or Read the Article here! by Everyday Educator
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L@L: Mike Huckabee: Enjoy some of our older archived podcasts where Leigh Bortins interviews different guests. In this episode Leigh interviews former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee. The episode is from 2008. by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep9: Getting It All Done: Ten Tips from a Classical Conversations Veteran: Getting It All Done: Ten Tips from a Classical Conversations Veteran is an article written by Ruth Holleran and is read by Jennifer Greenholt. Enjoy the audio! Or Read the Article here! by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep13: 10 Lessons I Have Learned in 10 Years of Classical Conversations: 10 Lessons I Have Learned in 10 Years of Classical Conversations is an article written by Jennifer Courtney. Want some wisdom from an experienced CCer? Enjoy the audio! Or Read the Article here! by Everyday Educator
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WC S1, Ep21: A Life Worthy of Explanation

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