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The Charlie Kirk Show | You Can Do It — Homeschooling with Leigh Bortins | 1/30/22
Charlie sits down with Leigh Bortins of Classical Conversations to discuss how she began homeschooling her children, a decision that blossomed into an organization called Classical Conversations that now helps parents follow her journey and benefit from her...
Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution | Embracing Educational Freedom – Alex Newman and Leigh Bortins, Part 3 | 10/5/25
Calling all parents, educators, and concerned citizens! Tune in to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast for an enlightening conversation on the Declaration of Educational Independence. Yvette Hampton invites Alex Newman and Leigh Bortins to share their insights on the...
Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution | Unveiling a Vision for Education – Leigh Bortins and Alex Newman, Part 1 | 10/2/23
In this thought-provoking episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton engages in a dynamic conversation with Alex Newman and Leigh Bortins about the Declaration of Educational Independence. Discover their powerful arguments against government involvement...
Framework Leadership | Classical Education & The Future of Learning – Leigh Bortins | 3/10/25
In this episode, I am joined by Leigh Bortins, the founder of Classical Conversations. Leigh shares her insights on classical education, the importance of lifelong learning, and how she empowers parents to take charge of their children's education. ...
Global Homeschool Minute | Leigh Bortins Shares The History Of Classical Conversations | 8/5/24
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...
Homeschool Insights – Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes! | Who is Responsible for Education? Alex Newman and Leigh Bortins | 5/9/24
In this thought-provoking episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton engages in a dynamic conversation with Alex Newman and Leigh Bortins about the Declaration of Educational Independence. Discover their powerful arguments against government involvement...
Shawn Ryan Show | #188 Leigh & Robert Bortins – Why Parents Are Ditching Public Schools for Homeschooling | 4/3/25
Leigh Bortins is the founder of Classical Conversations, a global homeschooling program rooted in classical, Christian education. With degrees in aerospace engineering and ministry, she blends analytical rigor with deep educational vision....
Everyday Educator | Stop Blaming the Textbook: Lessons from a Photography Class with Leigh Bortins | 6/10/25
What do charging elephants and frustrated homeschool parents have in common? More than you might think. In this engaging episode of Everyday Educator, Classical Conversations founder Leigh Bortins shares her recent adventure taking a photography course in Botswana...
Blessings and Motherhood | Learning Together with Leigh Bortins | 1/5/23
Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2023, join Delise and Ginny as they sit down with Leigh Bortins, the founder of Classical Conversations®. As a mother of four adult boys and a grandmother of three littles, Leigh has years of experience in building strong and...
When Did Education Shift Away From Parents – Alex Newman and Leigh Bortins | Schoolhouse Rocked | 4/18/24
This is an excerpt from Alex Newman and Leigh Bortins' interview on the Declaration of Educational Independence on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast....
Leigh Bortins Live on Fox and Friends | Rise of Homeschooling | 11/4/23
Tampa, Florida has become the homeschool capital of the world and @classical_conversations has been there building it for 15 years!!! Watch the full interview here. Thank you @foxandfriends for letting me share the incredible work of mothers and fathers as they...
Leigh Bortins Live on Fox and Friends | Educational Independence | 9/12/23
Listen as Leigh Bortins shares live on Fox and Friends, the Declaration of Educational Independence. To sign the Declaration, go to educationalindependence.net. https://youtu.be/lYoWUKLekzQ
Everyday Educator | The Power of a Map | 3/12/24
You may have heard about The Math Map, but do you “get it”? Do you know what’s so different, why you should use it, and how it could change math experiences for your family? If you’d like to find these answers and more, listen to Leigh Bortins cast her vision for...
Everything’s Political | Season 3 Episode 22 – Leigh Bortins | 9/13/23
Thea interviews, Leigh Bortins, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Classical Conversations, who shares her personal story of leaving her very prestigious career path to homeschool her children and create a classical, home-centered high school curriculum, which has...
Radio Show Sam Bushman at FreedomFest | 8/14/2021
AUGUST 14, 2021 BY SAM BUSHMAN Leigh Bortins Joins Sam Bushman at FreedomFest Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:50 — 25.1MB) * Guest: Daniel Harmon – Co-Founder/CCO Harmon Brothers – HarmonBrothers.com – THE #1 CROWD FUNDED CHILDREN’S SHOW,...
CNP Member Momentum | 6/1/21
Classical Conversations Inc.Promotes Patriotism in Students Classical Conversations Inc., founded by CNP Member Leigh Bortins, puts on the National Memory Master Competition each year to challenge kids to memorize important facts about foundational principles.Mrs....
The Epoch Times | Leigh Bortins Talks Classical Education, Homeschool | 1/2/21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ9VZQJyATA&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AmericanThoughtLeaders-TheEpochTimes Leigh Bortins with American Thought Leaders - The Epoch Times As we enter 2021 and contemplate new beginnings, we sit down with homeschooling expert...
Home Schooling and Loving It! Podcast | What is Classical Education? | 10/29/20
Leigh Bortins joins Jamie Gaddy on HomeSchool.com Hello everyone and welcome back to Homeschool.com’s Homeschooling and Loving It Podcast We are on Episode 40 and today we are talking about Classical Homeschooling! For many homeschoolers, our desire to homeschool...
Be The People News | How Classical Conversations Transformed Christian Home Schooling | 2/10/2020
Leigh Bortins on Be The People News with Dr. Carol Swain In this episode, we explore the explosion in home schooling that has followed COVID-19 related school closures, lockdowns, and move to virtual classrooms. My guest, Leigh Bortins, is the founder...