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Common Latin: A New Way to Study Latin as a Family

Oct 6, 2026

Ever felt a little nervous at the thought of teaching Latin? You’re not alone — and this episode might just change your mind. In this episode of the Everyday Educator podcast, host Lisa Bailey sits down with Kathy Donegia, longtime Challenge tutor and lead curriculum developer for Classical Conversations’ brand-new Common Latin program, launching for Challenge A, B, and I in 2027 (with Challenge II, III, and IV following in the years after).

Kathy shares her own journey from a two-year high school Latin student to a 15-year CC Latin tutor, and walks through what makes Common Latin different: six manageable weekly tasks, a focus on reading the Latin Vulgate to deepen understanding of familiar Scripture passages, and a design built around three purposes — becoming lovers of language, growing as classical linguists, and building community around shared study. Best of all, Kathy is clear: parents don’t need to already know Latin. They just need to read the lesson a little ahead of their student and learn together.

Whether Latin has scared you off in the past or you’re just looking forward to what’s next for your homeschool, this conversation will leave you encouraged — and maybe even excited — to gather your family around the table and dig in.

 

This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse – Operation Christmas Child

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Your homeschool community can be part of this global mission by packing gift-filled shoeboxes full of quality toys, school supplies, and personal care items that are sent to children in over 100 countries. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations. Make Operation Christmas Child part of your school year leading up to National Collection Week November 16-23.

Learn more about Samaritan’s Purse – Operation Christmas Child

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About Everyday Educator

Everyday Educator began in 2015 with a simple purpose: to help other parents leap over the hurdles and steer around the potholes encountered on the homeschooling journey by laying out simple systems to apply the classical tools of learning.

Now, the show has reached over one million downloads and is enjoyed by homeschool families all over the world.

Enthusiastic lifelong learner Lisa Bailey, often joined by fellow everyday educators, comes alongside listeners to offer much-needed encouragement, present practical tips, and suggest helpful resources to make homeschooling a little more doable.

You don’t have to do this alone. Everyday Educator will encourage, equip, and inspire you to continue on the journey with excellence!

Meet Lisa Bailey

Lisa Bailey has been a homeschool mom for more than twenty years and is the mother of two Classical Conversations Challenge program graduates. She has served in a variety of positions at Classical Conversations since 2004 and most recently serves as a Lead Curriculum Developer at Classical Conversations Multi-Media. As host of the Everyday Educator podcast since its humble beginnings, Lisa considers herself blessed with the unique opportunity to encourage homeschool families across the nation and around the world.

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