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| Date: From: Subject: | 1/16/2007 3:56:15 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Superintendent Gets It Wrong |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How long are you in for? Some families are facing what seems like a lifelong commitment to homeschooling, with children at both ends of the spectrum -- some graduating and some just reaching school age. If you're going to be "in" for a while, consider a lifetime membership with HSLDA. It's a good deal for families with more than 10 years of homeschooling ahead. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1936 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ##.................................................................... >> Legislation in Your State If you live in South Carolina, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, or Texas, click the link below for important news about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3606 ..................................................................... Topics for January 16, 2007: 1. Tennessee Superintendent Gets It Wrong 2. Skating by the Books 3. SAT/ACT Power Prep CD Special Offer Continues 4. National Media Looks at Homeschooling 5. Homeschooling Thru High School Brochures Available 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Home Discipleship 7. Generation Joshua: Spring Book Club Begins February 1 ..................................................................... 1. Tennessee Dilemma: Superintendent Gets It Wrong After moving to Hamilton County in September, a Home School Legal Defense Association member who filed under Tennessee's homeschool statute was told that her notice of intent was being rejected because she had not filed it by August 1, 2006. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3607 ..................................................................... 2. Skating by the Books At the age of 8, Zachariah Szabo (now 17) decided to teach himself ice skating. He had begun taking lessons after attending an ice show and watching the 1994 Winter Olympics on TV, but when his parents could not afford private coaching, Zachariah had a plan. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3608 ..................................................................... 3. SAT/ACT Power Prep CD Special Offer Continues Many of you have already taken advantage of the free SAT/ACT Power Prep software sponsored by NFL players for only the price of shipping and handling ($9.95 for either SAT or ACT; $19.95 for both). Due to your positive feedback, we are continuing to offer this software. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3609 ..................................................................... 4. National Media Looks at Homeschooling Lucky Severson of the PBS TV program "Religion & Ethics Newsweekly" interviews HSLDA President J. Michael Smith and other homeschooling leaders. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3610 ..................................................................... 5. Homeschooling Thru High School Brochures Available HSLDA's High School Coordinators have written three brochures to provide concise information on topics of interest to families who are homeschooling teens. Check out the brochures online (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3614 ): Developing a Plan for High School--Sample 4-year plans http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3611 Recordkeeping for High School--Simplifying the Process http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3612 Homeschooling the College Bound--Navigating the Road to Admissions http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3613 To request bulk copies for your support groups contact info@hslda.org. ..................................................................... 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Home Discipleship When we think of the Great Commission, we usually think of missionaries in a foreign country. But we can fulfill the Great Commission in our own homes. This week, Michael Farris talks with pastor and author Henry Reyenga about how families can practice home discipleship. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3615 ..................................................................... 7. Generation Joshua: Spring Book Club Begins February 1 Generation Joshua places a major emphasis on civics education. In addition to offering nearly a dozen online courses, GenJ also manages a Book Club. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3620 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education =============================================================== January 13: The Pilot, Southern Pines, North Carolina Homeschooling On Rise in County http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3616 January 16: KAUZ Channel 6 TV, Lawton, Oklahoma Homeschooling A Growing Trend http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3617 January 15: LifeSite.com France: Ministry Withdraws Homeschooling Prohibition After International Outcry http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3618 January 12: Pensacola News Journal, Pensacola, Florida Homeschool Students Become 'Physically Literate' in PE Program http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3619 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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