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Each year, we invite Classical Conversations\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0families from communities across the nation to get together in one place for two large events sponsored by the non-profit organization the Classical Conversations Foundation<\/a>\u2014National Conference\u00a0and\u00a0National Commencement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now, with the 2023 National Conference and National Commencement fast approaching, we\u2019d like to share what you can expect from these events designed for your whole family to enjoy!<\/p>\n

National Conference and National Commencement<\/h2>\n

Dates are set for the first weekend in May 2023. If you\u2019re a Classical Conversations member and interested in attending either the 2023 National Conference and\/or National Commencement, here\u2019s some of what your family can look forward to.<\/p>\n

2023 National Conference<\/h3>\n

Our 2023 National Conference will be held from Thursday, May 4, through Saturday, May 6, at\u00a0Grace Church<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0National Athletic Village<\/a>\u00a0in Southern Pines, North Carolina.<\/p>\n

These three days will be packed with teaching, encouragement, fellowship, and fun for your whole family. As a parent, you can gain insight into classical education and the larger homeschooling movement from leaders such as Leigh Bortins, Robert Bortins, and IEW\u2019s Andrew Pudewa, while your student can enjoy games and other interactive activities at supervised outdoor camps. And, both parents and students will have the chance to meet other Classical Conversations families from around the country!<\/p>\n

To learn more about or register for our 2023 National Conference,\u00a0click here.<\/p>\n

Read:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201c2023 National Conference: Save the Date!\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

2023 National Commencement<\/h3>\n

The Classical Conversations National Commencement is our formal graduation ceremony for Challenge graduates (who don traditional graduation regalia!) and their parents.<\/p>\n

This year, National Commencement will be held in conjunction with our National Conference at Grace Church and the National Athletic Village in Southern Pines, North Carolina. It will be a two-part event, with a rehearsal and celebration hangout on the evening of Friday, May 5, where graduates get to meet and fellowship with each other before the official ceremony on the afternoon of Saturday, May 6.<\/p>\n

Of course, as a homeschool graduation ceremony, National Commencement is more than a celebration of just the end of graduates\u2019 homeschooling journeys. It\u2019s also a chance to affirm the hard work and perseverance that parents have dedicated to educating their children successfully through the high school years (which is not an easy thing!). That\u2019s why Leigh Bortins, founder of Classical Conversations, will address both <\/strong>students and parents at National Commencement for their combined effort in leading to this special moment.<\/p>\n

To learn more about or register for our 2023 National Commencement,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cNational Commencement: Go Out With a Bang!\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch<\/strong>: \u201c2023 Grad Promo\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

There\u2019s Still Time to Register!<\/h2>\n

Both our 2023 National Conference and National Commencement will be here before you know it! If you are interested in attending either of these events, be sure to save your seats soon. To view the registration details, visit the Classical Conversations Foundation\u2019s\u00a0event webpage.<\/a> We hope to see you and your family there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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