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| Date: From: Subject: | 3/14/2006 3:40:24 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Children Winning 'Mommy Wars' |
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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 March 14, 2006: 1. Washington Times Op-ed: Children Winning 'Mommy Wars' 2. Eighth Circuit Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Homeschoolers 3. Albemarle County Apologizes for Letter 4. Officials Demand Test Results by September 1 5. Parental Rights Protected 6. 2006 Graduation Announcements Now Available 7. Online Membership Discount Ends March 18 8. PHC Scholarship Fund for HSLDA Members 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Dealing with Homeschooling Stress 10. Generation Joshua--Civics Course: America's Founding Documents ..................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Children Winning 'Mommy Wars' The "mommy wars" are heating up. ABC News recently highlighted an article written last fall by Linda Hirshman that criticized college-educated women for leaving the work force to raise children. The debate over the family has been intensifying as more women discover that something has to give when you try to work full time and raise a family. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2907 ..................................................................... 2. Missouri: Circuit Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Homeschoolers A federal appeals court ruled unanimously in favor of Home School Legal Defense Association members Ron and Joann Fitzgerald and held that school districts may not force homeschooled children to submit to special-needs evaluations against their parents' wishes. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2908 ..................................................................... 3. Virginia: Albemarle County Apologizes for Letter A member family contacted us after receiving a letter from a public school official that made unlawful demands. Our lawyers talked to the official, who apologized and agreed to change the letter. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2909 ..................................................................... 4. Oregon: Officials Demand Test Results by September 1 Home School Legal Defense Association attorneys intervened on behalf of a family who were being harassed about submitting test scores for their homeschooled son. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2910 ..................................................................... 5. Arizona: Parental Rights Protected Homeschool families united to lobby against a bill that threatened unprecedented erosion of parental rights. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2911 ..................................................................... 6. 2006 Graduation Announcements Now Available Home School Legal Defense Association, in partnership with the Home School Foundation, is pleased to present a beautiful new addition to our graduation items. Parents can show pride in their graduates with handsome 2006 graduation announcements, available in three designs. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2912 ..................................................................... 7. Online Membership Discount Ends March 18 Saturday, March 18 is the last day to take advantage of Home School Legal Defense Association's discount membership offer. Whether joining for the first time or renewing your current membership online, sign up for one year and you'll save up to $15. Join or renew for two years and you'll save $30 off the cost of membership. The offer is good for all current HSLDA members--even if your membership renewal date comes after March 18. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2913 ..................................................................... 8. PHC Scholarship Fund for HSLDA Members The Home School Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for Patrick Henry College. This scholarship fund is designed to give financial assistance to freshmen students who have exemplified academic excellence, participated in meaningful community service, and who demonstrate financial need. Last year, scholarships ranged from $1,000 to $1,500. Applications should be submitted before April 15, 2006. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2920 ..................................................................... 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Dealing with Homeschooling Stress It's no secret that homeschooling can be stressful--having complete responsibility for your children's education, running a household, driving to myriads of activities, and convincing that skeptical relative you've made the right choice. This week, Michael Farris talks about ways moms and dads can decrease stress and find joy and peace in homeschooling. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2914 ..................................................................... 10. Generation Joshua--Civics Course: America's Founding Documents Starting on Friday, March 17, Generation Joshua will be offering the America's Founding Documents civics course. The founding documents contain more than just laws and procedure; they shed light on the ideals and philosophies of early Americans on subjects such as liberty, religion, and the security of the common good. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2915 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ===================================================================== March 14: The Daily Press, Newport News, Virginia Va. Law Would Lift Degree Requirement http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2916 March 13: The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C. Breaking from Old School http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2917 March 10: Owings Mills Times, Maryland Not Old School http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2918 March 8: The News Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana Dunbar Wins Party's Nomination; Mercer, Montgomery to Runoff http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2919 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - GHI Telecom Services/PowerNet Global ====================================================================== Receive up to 80% off your current long distance plan, with rates at 4.5 cents per minute. No contracts, no obligations, no hidden charges or hassles! For more information visit: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1566 ====================================================================== The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association P.O. 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