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Bright Spots - One Small Girl With One Large Heart For Missions [Part 1] | Sep 5, 2012 by Charity Klicka

But what struck her most was the little children (1 out of 20) without shoes.

“One of the little girls just started bawling because she couldn’t play with (others) because the ground there cuts up their feet, so her sister actually came with her pair of shoes and they shared — and they’re hopping around on one foot.”

That scene left a lasting effect on Eme, and as soon as she returned home from Mexico she produced a plan of action.

Introducing an Exciting Opportunity for Young Musicians | Aug 27, 2012 by Charity Klicka

Seeking instumentalists ages 16-19 for a tuition-free experience of a lifetime

Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute will to bring together the brightest young players from across the country in the summer of 2013 to form the National Youth Ochestra of the United States of America.

Following a comprehensive audition process and a two-week training residency with leading professional orchestra musicians, these remarkable teenagers embark on an international tour to some of the great music capitals of the world, led by a different conductor each year.

A Homeschooling Success Story - Overcoming Dyslexia | Aug 13, 2012 by Charity Klicka

Mary Natwick’s son was diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia just after his fifth birthday. He was so severely impacted that the symptoms were evident early on. One SLP (speech and language pathologist) at the time was describing single-, vs. double-deficit dyslexia to Mrs. Natwick. The pathologist said, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, "with his phonemic awareness and rapid naming scores in the 1st percentile, plus his working memory challenges and ADD issues, perhaps your son might be considered a quadruple-deficit dyslexic."

Bright Spots - Homeschooling Opens Doors for Olympian Gymnast Elizabeth "Ebee" Price | Aug 7, 2012 by Charity Klicka

Gymnast and homeschooler Elizabeth Price has earned a place as an alternate to the United States Women’s Gymnastics Team, after years of hard work and determination. With a combination of both raw talent and vigorous training by Coach Donna Strauss of the Parkettes of Allentown, PA, sixteen year old "Ebee" has had success.

Bright Spots - Homeschooler Wins 31 Consecutive Gymnastics Competitions | Jul 23, 2012 by Charity Klicka

"I work hard...because winning feels amazing", said eleven year old Farragut homeschooler Nicolas Stigall in an interview with Adria Amos of the Knoxville News Sentinel. Over the last four years, Nicholas has earned 31 consecutive all-around wins, including four state and regional championships.

Join Fight Against UN Treaty | Jul 19, 2012 by Charity Klicka

Many have called as well as urged supporters to call their U.S. senators and ask them to oppose the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This treaty, now being fast-tracked in the Senate, would undermine U.S. sovereignty and erode parental rights.

Bright Spots - Take on Half an Ironman? | Jul 6, 2012 by Charity Klicka

Bobby Jacobsen, former homeschooler and oldest son of Bob and Susan Jacobsen, President of MassHOPE (Massachusetts state homeschool organization), has been training to participate in yet another half-ironman to raise funds for the Home School Foundation Compassion Fund. He participated in one last July and is doing it again. He will be consecutively swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles and running 13.1 miles and hopes to raise $5,000 to benefit needy home school families.

Spread the Word | Jun 28, 2012 by Charity Klicka

Congress and Friends Need to Hear From You

To preserve parental rights, we need to make it an issue that the public knows and cares about. The first step is to make it known. I encourage you to speak with your family and friends this next week as you gather for the Fourth of July.

Bright Spots - First Homeschooled Student to Win Flinn Scholarship | Jun 11, 2012 by Charity Klicka

Jonny Woodbury just completed his senior year of studies, which included college courses from Chandler-Gilbert Community College. In the fall, he will attend Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University and major in math and computer science.

But the seventeen-year-old teenager from Tempe, Arizona has made history with just a single digit: 1.

PRA Introduced | Jun 6, 2012 by Charity Klicka

Parental Rights Amendment introduced.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE // June 6,2012 // Washington, D.C. – A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would preserve the longstanding traditional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children was introduced last night in the U.S. Congress.

PRA is steadily gathering cosponsors | Jun 4, 2012 by Charity Klicka

With many thanks to those who have called, and to the guidance of Congressman Trent Franks (R-AZ) and Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC), the Parental Rights Amendment (PRA) is gradually, but daily gathering cosponsors in both the U.S. House and Senate!

Already there are thirty-three cosponsors in the House, and four in the Senate!

Bright Spots - 6-Year-Old Virginia Girl, Too Smart and Must Be Homeschooled | May 31, 2012 by Charity Klicka

The youngest person ever to qualify for the National Spelling Bee jumped and splashed around in a stream hunting for rocks, tadpoles, and all manner of slimy things.

With a look of impish delight, she came charging up the bank towards her mother.

"Hold on to that basalt," Lori Anne Madison said to her mother in her best bossy 6-year-old's voice, "and do not drop it."

Bright Spots - GenJ Student's Generous Donation | May 29, 2012 by Charity Klicka

Sophie Lohrman’s birthday was fast approaching. But instead of a typical birthday party of balloons, cake and confetti, Sophie had something different in mind.

Only a few weeks before, Sophie had been in her room listening to a radio program called Adventures in Odyssey broadcasted by Focus on the Family. While listening to the program, Sophie heard about a fundraiser called rock-a-thon. This piqued her interest. Why not do a rock-a-thon for my eleventh birthday party?

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