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| Date: From: Subject: | 12/7/2004 5:14:20 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--December 7, 2004 |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How many acorns can a chipmunk hold in its cheeks? We don't know! But we do know that gathering little by little enables ordinary folks to prepare for hard times. That principle is behind HSLDA's payment plan: by paying a month at a time, families can receive an annual HSLDA membership. Meanwhile, they can feel secure as they homeschool and focus on other priorities -their children. Don't go nuts trying to pay for membership all at once. Choose one of our convenient payment plans. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1937 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Topics for December 7, 2004 1. Washington Times Op-ed - Who Better Than Family to Instill Values? 2. Court of Appeals Backs HSLDA 3. Registration by Any Other Name 4. Franklin County School Board Does the Right Thing 5. Homeschool Heartbeat: "Little House" Versus My House 6. Generation Joshua - Coming Soon - New T-Shirt Designs for 2005 Plus: Homeschooling in the News ...................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed - Who Better Than Family to Instill Values? This holiday season, let's all take some time to reflect on our families and determine whether homeschooling is the answer we've been seeking to train our children to be the sons and daughters we want them to be. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1961 ...................................................................... 2. Court of Appeals Backs HSLDA On November 18, 2004, the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans' Affairs sided with HSLDA, denying the Veterans Administration's petition for reconsideration in the Appeal of George R. Theiss. This is a big win for homeschoolers across the board, not just for homeschooling veterans. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1962 ...................................................................... 3. Registration by Any Other Name In September, HSLDA convinced the Providence school district's Director of Counseling and Social Services to stop demanding that homeschool families "register" their children with the district. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1963 ...................................................................... 4. Franklin County School Board Does the Right Thing Several member families in Franklin County recently filed for a religious exemption from compulsory attendance as allowed by law in Virginia. However, the assistant superintendent demanded to meet with each family. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1964 ...................................................................... 5. Homeschool Heartbeat: "Little House" Versus My House: Dispelling Perfectionist Myths Are there days when you feel like your homeschool doesn't measure up to anyone's expectations--not even your own? Guess what--that's okay! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1965 ...................................................................... 6. Generation Joshua - Coming Soon - New T-Shirt Designs for 2005 Most Generation Joshua members are familiar with the blue and gold Generation Joshua T-shirts; they were a staple on the campaign trail. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1966 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ===================================================================== Dec. 6: Claremore Daily Progress (Oklahoma) Parents Find Homeschooling Rewarding http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1967 Dec. 3: The Princeton Packet (New Jersey) Sweet Harmony http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1968 Dec. 2: The Rankin Ledger (Mississippi) A Clean Business http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1969 Dec. 2: The Advocate (New Jersey) Following In Her Sister's Footsteps http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1970 Dec. 1: KWWL (Iowa) Home Schooling Becomes More Popular http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1971 FEATURED HSLDA PerX - National Car Rental ====================================================================== Discount of 5% on leisure rentals and up to 20% for business rentals. 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