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| Date: From: Subject: | 11/15/2006 3:32:38 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Truant Officer 'Checks Up' on Homeschool Family |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Will your children's inheritance retain its value? If you pass on a legacy of freedom, your children and their children's children will thank you. But freedom is never secure; it must always be guarded. Membership with HSLDA is an investment in the future that can be passed on to future generations of families wanting to teach their children at home. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1944 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for November 14, 2006: 1. Truant Officer 'Checks Up' on Homeschool Family 2. Social Worker Admits Lack of Fourth Amendment Training 3. College Admission Discrimination Ends for Homeschoolers 4. Ceremony Underscores Urgent Need for Christian College 5. Family Threatened with Truancy Charges 6. Game Sales Benefit Needy Homeschoolers 7. Wreaths Bless Homeschoolers 8. School District Agrees to Provide Special Education Evaluation 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': Marriage and Homeschooling 10. Generation Joshua: Teens Make Difference for Candidates ..................................................................... 1. Illinois: Truant Officer 'Checks Up' on Homeschool Family A truant officer admitted his error in checking up on a member family after our attorney sent him a letter verifying that they were in compliance with state law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3488 ..................................................................... 2. Michigan: Social Worker Admits Lack of Fourth Amendment Training When confronted by our attorney, a social worker who was trying to enter the home of a member family had to admit his lack of training regarding certain constitutional rights. The admission came despite a state law that mandates such training. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3489 ..................................................................... 3. Colorado: College Admission Discrimination Ends for Homeschoolers After hearing one of our attorneys testify about the remarkable achievement of homeschooled students, the Colorado Commission on Higher Education changed a policy that discriminated against homeschoolers. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3490 ..................................................................... 4. PHC: Ceremony Underscores Urgent Need for Christian College A special Consecration Ceremony formally installed new Patrick Henry College President Graham Walker and completed the transition to Chancellor of former PHC President Michael Farris. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3491 ..................................................................... 5. Alabama: Family Threatened with Truancy Charges At the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year, Home School Legal Defense Association assisted a member family in Shelby County threatened with truancy charges. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3492 ..................................................................... 6. Home School Foundation: Game Sales Benefit Needy Homeschoolers For Christmas this year, you can purchase a game that will not only be a delightful diversion for your whole family, but will also support homeschoolers in need. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3493 ..................................................................... 7. Home School Foundation: Wreaths Bless Homeschoolers During this Christmas season, consider buying a wreath for yourself or a friend and sharing a wreath with a family in need. It is a simple but beautiful gift of love. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3494 ..................................................................... 8. Arkansas: School District Agrees to Special Education Evaluation Home School Legal Defense Association recently assisted a member family in Jonesboro when the school district refused to conduct an evaluation of their child to determine the need for special education services. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3495 ..................................................................... 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': Marriage and Homeschooling Sometimes, the challenges of homeschooling can make us forget what's most important--our marriage. And homeschooling is nearly impossible without the framework of a strong marriage supporting it. This week, Michael Farris is joined by his pastor, Joe Holman, to share tips on keeping marriages healthy. They remind couples to work as a team, spend time with each other, and focus on relationships over tasks. By building our marriages, we can strengthen our families and dramatically improve our homeschool experience. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3496 ..................................................................... 10. Generation Joshua: Teens Make Difference for Candidates In the 2006 mid-term elections, approximately 1,000 teens nationwide were on the campaign trail as a part of HSLDA PAC Student Action Teams. After visiting tens of thousands of homes, making hundreds of thousands of phone calls, and spending countless hours waving signs, the results were clear: The efforts of Generation Joshua members continue to make a difference. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3499 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== November 10: The Daily Sun, Bushnell, Florida Home, for Some, Is Where the School Is http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3497 November 7: KLTV 7 News, Tyler, Texas Students Participate in Election http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3498 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Liberty Mutual ====================================================================== Receive up to 10% on auto and home insurance. 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