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| Date: From: Subject: | 8/19/2003 5:23:28 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--August 19, 2003 |
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---------------------------------------------------------------------- From the HSLDA E-lert Service... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== Topics for August 19, 2003 1. Military Enlistment Program for Homeschoolers Likely Extended 2. Homeschool Freedom Grows in Taiwan 3. HSLDA Hosts Congressional Staff Briefing 4. Daytime Curfew Defeated in Big Spring, Texas 5. Home School Heartbeat: Distance Learning Plus: Homeschooling in the News ===================================================================== 1. Military Enlistment Program for Homeschoolers Likely Extended A 5 year pilot program, scheduled to end in October, that allows homeschooled graduates enlist in the military at the highest enlistment status, will likely be extended. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1033 ...................................................................... 2. Homeschool Freedom Grows in Taiwan The Taiwanese government has been favorable toward homeschooling families because of the commitment of the homeschool movement to work with the government in a peaceable and respectful fashion. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1034 ...................................................................... 3. HSLDA Hosts Congressional Staff Briefing Staff responsible for education policy in approximately twenty five congressional districts, as well as professional staff from the House Education and Workforce Committee, attended the luncheon held at the Longworth House Office Building. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1035 ...................................................................... 4. Daytime Curfew Defeated in Big Spring, Texas Daytime curfews have caused many problems for homeschoolers, who tend to have flexible school hours and can go to jobs and field trips during the day. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1036 ...................................................................... 5. Home School Heartbeat: Distance Learning This year, Patrick Henry College expanded its reach by offering online distance learning courses. Find out more as Michael Farris talks about this exciting program on Home School Heartbeat. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1037 ...................................................................... HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ===================================== Aug. 18: Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel (Florida) Homeschooling Grows - and Calendar's Flexible http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1038 Aug. 17: Marshfield News Herald (Wisconsin) More Parents Turn to Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1039 Aug. 17: The Washington Times (District of Columbia) Conference Highlights Homeschool Benefits http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1040 Aug. 17: The Herald-Zeitung (Texas) Parent Teachers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1041 Aug. 16: Seguin Gazette Enterprise (Texas) Homeschool Offers Educational Alternative http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1042 Aug. 14: Stamford Advocate (Connecticut) More Parents Make Decision to Educate Children at Home http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1043 Aug. 14: The Evening Sun (Pennsylvania) Bermudian to Alter Homeschool Policy http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1044 Aug. 14: Charlotte Sun-Herald (Florida) Center Helps With Homeschoolers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1045 FEATURED MEMBER DISCOUNT ===================================================================== For a small monthly fee, you can order the Sterling Card to help ease your family's medical costs. 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