This semester, I have begun memorizing some of the historical church catechisms with my two oldest children. It is a pleasure to hear them parrot back to me the core tenets of our faith. Lily has really enjoyed crafting with April and is starting to make jewelry and other trinkets. Trey tried basketball this winter and enjoyed it. He also recently accompanied me on a work trip, and it was great to have him along. Jonah is our two-and-a-half-year-old with a wide-open schedule; we’re staying buckled in for whatever comes with three! And to our children's great delight, our family freshly welcomed Willow, a Bernedoodle dog. It is fun and exhausting having a puppy!

I’m getting excited for our National Conference, May 4–6, here in Southern Pines. You’ll have an opportunity to catch coffee with my mom, Leigh, hear from me and a panel of other CC dads, and learn from Andrew Pudewa, founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing! You can register here for the fun, fellowship, and this year’s focus: educational freedom. My hope is that I will see many of you this spring!

Robert Bortins
Husband to April, son to Leigh, first CC graduate
Father of three, ages eight and under
Chief Executive Officer

International Community

Classical Conversations^® launched its first programs in Canada in 2012–13 with five Directors. In eleven short years, CC Canada has grown to seventy-nine Directors, an expansion of 1,850 percent! We are so excited to announce that they will host their first CC Graduation on June 10. Congratulations to all these parents and students on a job well done and for paving the path for classical, Christian education in Canada! To find out more information about CC Canada, please visit their website.

College Credit in Community

Classical Conversations Plus offers you and your family the opportunity to continue your love of learning from Challenge II to IV—and beyond! As one of many member benefits, CC Plus adds to your community experience and provides opportunities to dig even deeper into Classical Conversations curriculum under the guidance of a Christian assessor. Visit Classical Conversations Plus to discover more.

Classical Parents in Community

Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners

We love what we do at Classical Conversations! It fills our tank to bring you resources and opportunities to make homeschooling doable, and we delight in journeying with you. We can hardly wait to serve up our newest resource, Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners! Available in the CC Bookstore on March 14, allow the video below to whet your appetite and set the table for you to enjoy this beautiful book with the whole family!

The Math Map

CC parents know that, before you understand any topic, you must know its grammar. Math has a language, and it requires time and attention to learn it—but as you learn, it becomes increasingly satisfying and beautiful. Available for parents on CC Connected^®, The Math Map: Naturals beta is designed to present college notation at a kindergarten level. You’re invited to learn the language and be part of the conversation! CC members, go to CC Connected, open the Learning Center, and search: The Math Map. We recommend beginning with “Welcome and Introduction.”

Licensed Directors Make a Difference

Homeschooling with Classical Conversations is more than an education; it’s living as the larger family of Christ, locking arms together in raising the next generation of Christ-followers. One of the biggest joys we get to experience at CC is seeing how classical, Christian communities provide a wide variety of opportunities for parents to support one another. Licensed Directors make all the difference in helping local communities thrive—and we need more! In multiple locations, we have families who desire to join local communities, but we don’t have openings for them. Would you be willing to learn more about this leadership opportunity and consider making a difference where you live?