Classical Home Educator's New Book Teaches the Art of Conversation in High School

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. - May 27, 2015 - PRLog -- Local publisher Classical Conversations MultiMedia announces its new release THE CONVERSATION: CHALLENGING YOUR STUDENT WITH A CLASSICAL EDUCATION by Leigh A. Bortins.

In THE CONVERSATION, Bortins challenges parents to continue their pursuit of meaningful education when their students reach high school, She reminds parents what they can accomplish with confidence, practice, and support, and she urges them not to let the strain of test scores and college admissions requirements derail them.

Bortins offers parents tools, the classical canons of rhetoric, which will help them sustain focus, diligence, and joy in every subject. These tools foster important conversations about literature, science, art, music, history, government, and math. They have equipped leaders from Aristotle to Leonardo da Vinci and Shakespeare to Isaac Newton.

Bortins writes, “If we are going to teach students how to share their knowledge with the world and to be wise leaders, it matters that we reclaim the art of rhetoric as a means to seek truth for ourselves and to point others toward truth.”

A long-time advocate for home-centered education, Bortins nonetheless speaks to all parents who worry about giving their children the best possible education.

Writes James P. Dutton, Colonel, U.S. Air Force, former NASA astronaut, “No matter the educational path your family is on, you will find this book both challenging and inspiring.  The high school years are critical for teaching our children to think critically and explore the intellectual gifts God has given them. Leigh gives a wealth of practical advice and encouragement for parents to engage their high schooler’s mind and heart during these impactful years.”

THE CONVERSATION is available for pre-order at ClassicalConversationsBooks.com.