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| Date: From: Subject: | 10/3/2006 5:09:30 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Bill to Make Public Education a Constitutional Right |
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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 October 3, 2006: 1. Bill in Congress to Make Public Education a Constitutional Right 2. Attorneys Change, Mission Stays the Same 3. HSLDA Senior Counsel Receives Distinguished Award 4. Homeschoolers Named to Prestigious High School Society 5. Generation Joshua: Student Action Team Deadline Approaching 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Interview with Homeschool Dad Bruce Shortt ..................................................................... 1. Bill in Congress to Make Public Education a Constitutional Right As another reminder of attempts to take educational choices out of the hands of parents, legislation has been introduced in Congress proposing to amend the U.S. Constitution to make public education a "right." Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3318 ..................................................................... 2. Attorneys Change, Mission Stays the Same In its own version of the changing of the guard, last month Home School Legal Defense Association bid farewell to a longtime fellow advocate for family and freedom while welcoming aboard another talented attorney. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3331 ..................................................................... 3. HSLDA Senior Counsel Receives Distinguished Award On October 13, HSLDA Senior Counsel Chris Klicka will receive the distinguished Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Award for his accomplishments in the field of law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3319 ..................................................................... 4. Homeschoolers Named to Prestigious High School Society Earlier this year, homeschooled students Ronnie Grider and Penelope Anderson were selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3320 ..................................................................... 5. Generation Joshua: Student Action Team Deadline Approaching The 2006 mid-term elections will set the political tone and direction of the country for the next two years. October 10 is the deadline to sign up for Student Action Teams. We need your help to win political races for pro-life and pro-homeschooling candidates. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3321 ..................................................................... 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Interview with Homeschool Dad Bruce Shortt While moms usually shoulder the bulk of teaching in a homeschool, some dads take on this role. This week, Bruce Shortt describes the challenges and rewards of teaching his three sons. He also gives an update on the Southern Baptist Convention education resolution of 2006, which he co-sponsored. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3322 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== October 2: Family News in Focus German Court Upholds Law Prohibiting Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3323 October 1: The Associated Press Colleges Covet Homeschooled Students http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3324 September 28: Tuscon Citizen, Tuscon, Arizona Boy, 13, Finalist for 'Young Scientist of the Year' http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3325 September 27: LifeSite.net European Human Rights Court Denies Appeal of German Homeschooling Family http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3326 September 27: The Stayton Mail, Silverton, Oregon Faith Turns Homeschool Student into Young Author http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3327 September 26: WorldNetDaily.com Campaign to Overturn Law that Jailed Homeschool Mom http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3328 September 25: San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco, California Homeschooling Appeals to More African Americans http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3329 September 24: Midland Reporter-Telegram, Midland, Texas Homeschooled Student Earns National Merit Semifinalist Honor http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3330 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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