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| Date: From: Subject: | 11/28/2006 3:53:42 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Thanks Due for Educational Freedom |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Will your friends stand by you in trouble? They will if you're an HSLDA member and your homeschool is threatened. HSLDA is ready to stand by your side along with 80,000 other homeschool families. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1105 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for November 28, 2006: 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Thanks Due for Educational Freedom 2. Unlawful Level of Detail Demanded in Curriculum Description 3. Generation Joshua Releases New Promotional DVD 4. Benefit Needy Homeschoolers While You Shop 5. 'Homeschoolopoly' Game Sales Aid Homeschoolers 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Homeschooling and ADHD 7. Generation Joshua: Benjamin Rush Award Winners ---[ God's World News ]----------------------------------------------- For more than 20 years, Christian parents and educators have trusted "God's World News" to help their children gain a biblical perspective on current events. Now "God's World News" is teaming up with HSLDA to offer you a special deal on GWNews. This offer is a great way to try out GWNews or give it as a gift. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=71 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Thanks Due for Educational Freedom The homeschool movement offers long-term hope for the advancement of American values. It is one of the bright spots where the ideals articulated by the Founding Fathers still are being taught. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3516 ..................................................................... 2. Virginia: Unlawful Level of Detail Demanded in Curriculum Description Homeschoolers should be vigilant against requests by public school officials for more information than the law demands. A Greene County official recently made such a demand concerning curriculum. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3517 ..................................................................... 3. Generation Joshua Releases New Promotional DVD Generation Joshua is excited to announce the release of its first promotional DVD. Hosted by Ned Ryun, director of Generation Joshua, this DVD is ideal for both individuals and groups interested in learning more about GenJ. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3520 ..................................................................... 4. Home School Foundation: Benefit Needy Homeschoolers While You Shop By shopping through our Clicks for Homeschooling program, up to 27 percent of every dollar you spend online gets passed on to the Home School Foundation. So far this year shoppers have raised more than $27,000. The Foundation uses this money to help widows, families with struggling learners, and other homeschoolers in difficult financial situations. To shop through our Clicks program or to learn more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3518 ..................................................................... 5. Home School Foundation: 'Homeschoolopoly' Sales Aid 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 ..................................................................... 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Homeschooling and ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a challenge for any student, whether he is homeschooled or attends a traditional school. But studies now show that homeschooling can boost an ADHD child's academic success. Dr. Steven Duvall, director of the School Psychology Training Program at Fort Hays State University in Kansas, shares the results of his research on this week's Home School Heartbeat. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3519 ..................................................................... 7. Generation Joshua: Benjamin Rush Award Winners Congratulations to the 2006 Benjamin Rush Awards winners. Brittany Barden, 18, of Kansas, achieved the American Statesman level and had the highest total points. This was the third year in a row that Brittany achieved this level. Also reaching the top level was Kyle Forti, 17, of Indiana. The final recipient was South Carolina resident Jonathan Spratley, 13, the youngest award winner ever, who achieved the American Citizenship level. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3521 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== November 24: The Cohasset Mariner, Hingham, Massachusetts Homeschooled Kids have Monday Funday at Our World, Library http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3522 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - National Car Rental ====================================================================== Discount of 5% on leisure rentals and up to 20% for business rentals. For more information visit: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1553 ====================================================================== The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association P.O. 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