Global Homeschool Minute

Join host Shelly Stockton with guests Eugene Huang (Taiwan) and Ingrid Brandt (Brazil) as they share how Christmas is celebrated in their cultures. From Brazil's summer festivities to Taiwan's unique blend of traditions, discover how homeschool families around the world observe this special holiday, concluding with Luke 2 read in three languages.

In this episode, host Shelly Stockton talks with Jill Neiss from Home Life Academy (HLA). They discuss HLA's support for homeschooling families worldwide through services like transcripts, diplomas, and legal advocacy, especially in countries with restrictive homeschooling laws. Jill shares HLA's mission to empower parents and promote homeschooling globally, with a focus on communi

Join host Shelly Stockton, a seasoned homeschooling mom of 25 years, as she explores the world of homeschooling with Michelle Bertrand, a homeschooling veteran from British Columbia, Canada, with 22 years of experience (10 years in Classical Conversations). Michelle shares her unexpected journey into homeschooling and the power of mentorship. Together they discuss 15 essential skil

"In this episode of the Global Homeschool Minute podcast, host Shelly Stockton interviews Emily and Travis, a homeschooling couple from Nova Scotia, Canada. They share their inspiring journey of homeschooling through significant hardships, including Travis's brain tumor diagnosis and surgery, as well as Emily's job loss due to vaccine mandates. Despite these challenges, the couple

How did Classical Conversations homeschooling programs get their start and why? What was the idea behind its programs and community based method? Join us on the Global Homeschool Minute podcast for an inspiring episode featuring Leigh Bortins, the founder of Classical Conversations. You'll discover how this innovative homeschooling program grew from a small gathering of 11 familie

Despite the fact that socialism and communism threaten to interfere with the freedom to homeschool, an increasing number of families across South America are choosing a classical Christian education for their children. In some remote regions, families have started homeschooling alone, but grown to be leaders of a community experiencing growth. They are a testimony to the strength a

This month on the podcast, we hear from Chloe Turner in Canada, and Timothy Bell in the United Kingdom, both Classical Conversations graduates, about their experience in Classical Conversations. Our host, Jennifer Martin, invites them to share what they love about the CC Challenge programs, their favorite strands, and how the skills they acquired in their education are a benefit an

In just 5 years, Classical Conversations in Brazil has grown to over 6,000 students. You’ll be inspired as you listen to Jennifer Martin’s conversation with Diane Ellis, the Country Coordinator of CC Brazil. In this episode they dive into Brazil’s path to rapid growth, complete with all the joys and challenges of, as Diane puts it, “building an airplane in the air”. Diane

This month’s episode of the Global Homeschool Minute Podcast covers the topic of testing, promising to be very informative and helpful for homeschooling families. Noah Tyler tells us about the Classic Learning Test (CLT), offering an alternative to more traditional college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT, as well as testing for elementary aged students. For homeschooling pare

In this month's episode of the Global Homeschool Minute Podcast, listeners are treated to a fly-over of Hungary with Emese Tolgyez-Busz, a lawyer, homeschooling parent and advocate with GHEX. Emese's work involves engaging in outreach efforts aimed at promoting home education and advocating for educational freedom in Hungary. As a parent herself, Emese shares her personal journey o