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| Date: From: Subject: | 6/8/2005 5:14:51 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--June 8, 2005 |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Extreme makeovers are for extreme circumstances... Most homeschools don't need an extreme makeover, but there is something to be said for attention to detail and recognition of accomplishments. Watch the media and you'll soon see that not everyone wants home educators and homeschooling to look good. HSLDA works hard to shed light on the good work of home educators so it's obvious that we don't need someone "making-over" our homeschools. Join HSLDA and help us show the world that we're fine as we are . . . thank you! More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1943 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Topics for June 8, 2005 1. Home schooler wins second place in National Spelling Bee! 2. California official claims right to approve private homeschools 3. Minnesota homeschooler wins 2005 National Geographic Bee 4. HSLDA defends Kentucky family against educational neglect charges 5. Home School Heartbeat - Generation Joshua: Homeschool Achievers 6. Generation Joshua - Winners of Templeton Essay Contest Announced Plus: Homeschooling in the News ...................................................................... 1. Home schooler wins second place in National Spelling Bee! 11-year-old homeschooler Samir Patel tied for second place in this year's National Spelling Bee. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2373 ...................................................................... 2. California official claims right to approve private homeschools In a May 27, 2005, letter to the editor, Gilroy Unified School District Attendance Officer Frank Valadez asserted that home educators operating under the private school exemption must seek approval from the district attendance officer before they can school their children at home. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2374 ...................................................................... 3. Minnesota homeschooler wins 2005 National Geographic Bee Homeschooler Nathan Cornelius is more than a geography whiz-he's the top one in the nation. On May 25, 2005, the 13-year-old beat nine other National Geographic Bee finalists by correctly answering the question, "Lake Gatun, an artificial lake that constitutes part of the Panama Canal system, was created by damming which river?" Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2375 ...................................................................... 4. HSLDA defends Kentucky family against educational neglect charges Home School Legal Defense Association recently defended a member family in Kentucky charged with educational neglect, even though there was no evidence of such neglect occurring. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2376 ...................................................................... 5. Home School Heartbeat - Homeschool Achievers In all kinds of venues, from writing to art to speaking, homeschoolers are attracting attention. This week, Mike Smith talks with three homeschoolers who have been recognized for their skills. Learn what motivates these hard workers and discover ways to help your own child pursue his or her talents. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2377 ...................................................................... 6. Generation Joshua - Winners of Templeton Essay Contest Announced Generation Joshua received 77 entries in the Templeton Essay Contest. A total of $80,000 in scholarships to Patrick Henry College will be awarded to the writers of the top five essays. "I'm excited that so many members took part in contest and hope even more will participate in next year's contest. I hope they enjoyed the experience and that their interest will continue to grow as they learn more about how God's Word influenced the founding of our great nation," said Generation Joshua director, Ned Ryun To find out more about the program: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2378 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ===================================================================== June 5: KVAL-TV (Oregon) A Learning Experience http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2379 June 3: The Sun Herald (Mississippi) And then there was one http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2380 June 3: Houston Chronicle (Texas) Giving new meaning to second place http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2381 June 3: The Wichita Eagle (Kansas) Convention brings in homeschoolers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2382 June 2: TheCarolinaChannel.com (North Carolina) Top Spellers Compete In Bee's Final Round http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2383 June 1: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette- (Pennsylvania) Editorial: Careful balance / Even those accused of child abuse have rights http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=2384 FEATURED HSLDA PerX - WORLD Magazine ====================================================================== HSLDA and HSF Friends of Home Schooling is pleased to announce that we have teamed up with WORLD magazine to offer you a 16% discount off of the one year (50 issues) subscription price to WORLD Magazine. 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