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| Date: From: Subject: | 2/27/2007 5:13:29 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--School District Creates False Deadline |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Can you call your attorney at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning? Our members can get in touch with their attorney even after business hours, when they have a legal emergency. Wouldn't you like this level of service? More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1100 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ##.................................................................... >> Legislation in Your State If you live in Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, 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=3703 ..................................................................... Topics for February 27, 2007: 1. School District Creates False Deadline for Homeschooler 2. Officials Demand Interview and Curriculum Approval 3. State Website Erroneously Interprets Homeschool Statute 4. Speech Contest Offers Scholarship Opportunity 5. PHC: Bookstore Manager Position Available 6. Join or Renew for 2 Years and Receive Free Curriculum 7. 'Home School Heartbeat': Lessons in Freedom 8. Generation Joshua: ---[ Looking for Films to Encourage and Entertain Your Family? ]------ Franklin Springs Family Media is pleased to offer this two-film collection at a discounted savings of just $34.95. These two films will provide a wide range of God-honoring entertainment and encouragement for your family. Includes 'A Journey Home' and 'The Eden String Quartet.' Visit the link below to watch film trailers and to learn more about these uplifting films. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=75 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Florida: School District Creates False Deadline for Homeschooler A homeschooling family contacted us after public school officials tried to set a false deadline for submitting their annual evaluation. We reminded officials of what the law actually states. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3791 ..................................................................... 2. Illinois: Officials Demand Interview and Curriculum A member family contacted us when their plan to begin homeschooling was met with resistance by local public school officials. We reminded officials that they had no jurisdiction in the matter. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3792 ..................................................................... 3. Wisconsin: State Website Erroneously Interprets Homeschool Statute One of the great benefits of homeschooling is flexibility in regard to scheduling--a benefit which is specifically protected by Wisconsin law. Unfortunately, a state government website apparently overlooks this legal protection when explaining "home-based private education." Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3793 ..................................................................... 4. Speech Contest Offers Scholarship Opportunity The National Management Association is encouraging homeschoolers to participate in the American Enterprise Speech Contest it sponsors. Open to students in grades 9-12, the top prize is a $10,000 U.S. savings bond. Contestants must contact the national headquarters via their website by March in order to locate a local NMA chapter and be given further details on contest participation. Three of the national finalists last year were homeschooled students. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3794 ..................................................................... 5. PHC: Bookstore Manager Position Available Patrick Henry College is accepting applications for an on-campus Bookstore Manager. This position is responsible for the store's day-to-day operations, as well as ensuring that the store meets the textbook and general merchandise needs of students, faculty, and the homeschool community. For additional requirements and application information: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3795 ..................................................................... 6. Join or Renew for 2 Years and Receive Free Curriculum Join or Renew for two years and we will send you a copy of "Drive Thru History America: Foundations of Character" absolutely free. This DVD and book set is a cutting-edge, entertaining, fast-paced curriculum that teaches the history of our nation from a Christian worldview. Leading Christian historian David Barton and Nita Thomason, Ed.D. produced this award-winning DVD, which includes reproducible student worksheets, activities and formal assessments. Retail value is $50.00. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3796 ..................................................................... 7. 'Home School Heartbeat': Lessons in Freedom As you shop at the grocery store or take a family stroll around the block, remind your children that the freedom we enjoy today cost the lives of many men and women. Tune in as Mike Smith outlines some ways your family can help preserve this freedom, and show appreciation to the brave members of our military. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3797 ..................................................................... 8. Generation Joshua: Register Now for Family/Teen Camp Registration has just begun for the 2007 Generation Joshua Family/Teen Camp. This year, the camp will be held at the stunning YMCA Camp Ocoee near Chattanooga, Tennessee from July 1-7. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3813 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== February 26: The Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts Homeschooled Airman Soars on Avionics Test http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3798 February 26: The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee Homeschool Swimmers Win the Right to be Regarded as Team http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3799 February 25: The Oakland Press, Oakland, Michigan Family Full of Spelling Wizards http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3800 February 23: WorldNetDaily.com Homeschooler's Parents Allowed 1 Visit a Week http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3801 February 21: The Telegraph, Macon, Georgia Bill on Sports for Homeschooled Students Under Debate http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3802 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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