10 Things Every Homeschooler Can Celebrate This Year

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What can homeschoolers be thankful for this year? Join Robert Bortins for a special Thanksgiving edition of the Refining Rhetoric podcast as he shares the top 10 things homeschoolers should be thankful for in 2025. From protected educational freedom and the classical education renaissance to colleges actively recruiting homeschoolers, this episode celebrates the victories and blessings in the homeschool movement. Learn why homeschooling resources are more abundant than ever, how Classical Conversations is leading the charge with over 3,000 global communities, and why universities now recognize homeschoolers' intellectual curiosity and maturity. Plus, hear about the upcoming book "Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education and How We Can Win It Back." Whether you're a seasoned homeschool parent or considering homeschooling for your family, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and reasons to celebrate as we close out 2025.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <strong><u><span>This episode of <em>Refining Rhetoric</em> is sponsored by:</span></u></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back</em></strong> – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman. Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, <em>Woke and Weaponized</em> traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <a href="https://robertbortins.com/woke-and-weaponized/">www.WokeAndWeaponized.com</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>CC Graduate Certificate in Classical Studies</strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Classical Conversations is excited to announce the launch of our new accredited Graduate Certificate in Classical Studies, a 12-credit hour program designed specifically for homeschooling parents who want to deepen their understanding of classical Christian education. This graduate certificate program provides academic recognition for your dedication to classical learning while offering a pathway to advanced study through our partnership with Southeastern University.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Register today to secure your spot in this transformative educational experience. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://ics.regfox.com/ma-certificate"><span style="line-height: 115%;">https://ics.regfox.com/ma-certificate</span></a></span></p>