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Update on President Obama’s Attack on Educational Freedom
The White House has yet to respond to thousands of homeschoolers who oppose President Obama’s recent attack on educational freedom. We urge HSLDA members and friends to continue to press for a reply.

HSLDA Achieves Return of Homeschooling Child to Family
An anonymous tip to social services, compounded by a misunderstanding regarding homeschool law, resulted in a family having their child placed in foster care. HSLDA helped resolve the situation.

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Prosecutor Asks for Another Chance in Michigan Medical Decisions Case


Custer: “Is There Anything We Can Do to Get You to Enroll Your Student?”


“Are Homeschoolers Out of Their Minds?”


One Year Closer to Legalized Homeschooling


“Let Me in or I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and … I’ll Take Your Kids!”


Opportunity to Nominate Young Leaders in Louisiana

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The Humble Beginnings of Honest Abe
This month is the birthday of one of America’s greatest presidents—Abraham Lincoln. But did you know that Honest Abe had less than one year of formal schooling?
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February 5: The News of Cumberland County, Bridgeton, New Jersey
Cumberland Regional Considers Allowing Homeschool Students on CRHS Sports Teams


February 3: The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia
Bill Lets Kids Learn at Home, Play at School


February 2: Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, California
Teens: Homeschooling Aids, Rather than Inhibits, Socialization


January 31: Crossville Chronicle, Crossville, Tennessee
Policy: Homeschool Students Can’t Participate in School Extracurricular Activities


January 30: Newsweek
Why Urban, Educated Parents Are Turning to DIY Education

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Home Schooling Expands Around the Globe
Families in nations around the world look at our home schooling freedoms in awe. Many are willing to sacrifice and pay any price for similar opportunities.

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Judge Rules Social Worker Fear Tactics Unconstitutional
A federal court in Arizona has ruled that an unsupported threat to place children in custody, made to coerce cooperation with a social services investigation, violates the constitutional guarantee of family privacy and integrity.

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Eighth Circuit Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Homeschoolers
A federal appeals court ruled unanimously in favor of HSLDA members Ron and Joann Fitzgerald on Wednesday and held that school districts may not force homeschooled children to submit to special—needs evaluations against their parents' wishes.

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Combs, et al, v. Homer—Center School District, et al
Families claim religious exemption from home education law

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In the Appeal of George R. Theiss
HSLDA successful in getting veteran’s benefits reinstated.
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Here are a few upcoming events from our HSLDA event calendar. Click on the month for more details.

 February 2012 


23 : Richmond, VA
Home Educators at Grove Support Group Meeting

 March 2012 


3 : Medford, NJ
Living Water Home Educators Annual Mom's Retreat


9-10 : Helena, MT
2012 Montana State Homeschool Convention


9-10 : Salt Lake City, UT
Utah Christian Home School Association 2012 Convention


15-17 : Spartanburg, SC
Teach Them Diligently Convention