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| Date: From: Subject: | 5/1/2007 4:56:37 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Schools Demand Approval of Year-End Test |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How many acorns can a chipmunk hold in its cheeks? We don't know! But we do know that gathering little by little enables ordinary folks to prepare for hard times. That principle is behind HSLDA's payment plan: by paying a month at a time, families can receive an annual HSLDA membership. Meanwhile, they can feel secure as they homeschool and focus on other priorities -- their children. Don't go nuts trying to pay for membership all at once. Choose one of our convenient payment plans. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1937 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ##................................................................... >> Legislation in Your State If you live in Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania 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 May 1, 2007: 1. Schools Demand Approval of Year-End Test 2. Grandparent Visitation Bill Defeated--For Now 3. Attempt to Raise School Attendance Age Fails 4. Congress to Vote on Hate Crimes Bill 5. Bright Spots in Homeschooling: Learning by Legos 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Interview with Liz Curry ..................................................................... 1. Hawaii: Schools Demand Approval of Year-End Test Some Hawaii homeschool parents have received letters warning that if they want to test their children outside of the public school they must get approval to do so. This is not what state law declares. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4064 ..................................................................... 2. Washington: Grandparent Visitation Bill Defeated--For Now False laboratory results led to the investigation of a member family on allegations of child abuse. With the help of our attorney, the family refuted the allegations and kept social workers from entering their home. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4065 ..................................................................... 3. Arizona: Attempt to Raise School Attendance Age Fails Homeschoolers in Arizona reacted quickly again this year to a Home School Legal Defense Association e-lert warning of a bill that could restrict parental freedom. A flood of phone calls and other messages helped persuade state lawmakers not to raise the compulsory school attendance age. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4066 ..................................................................... 4. Congress to Vote on Hate Crimes Bill Many of you may have heard that Congress is considering hate crimes legislation, with a vote in the House expected on Thursday. HSLDA has analyzed this bill for your perusal. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4077 ..................................................................... 5. Bright Spots in Homeschooling: Learning by Legos The homeschool team Legos in Paradise took first place at the 2006 First Lego League Robot Challenge. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4067 ..................................................................... 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Interview with Liz Curry Have you ever thought that homeschooling could never work for your situation? Think again! This week's guest shares from her heart--and years of experience--about the benefits of homeschooling and how you can do it . . . whether you're a single parent, a homeschooling parent with a full-time job, or simply trying to stretch your finances to include curriculum. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4068 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== May 1: The Journal, Martinsburg, West Virginia Dramatic Pause for Christ http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4069 April 26: The Sun-Gazette, Northland, Kansas School is a Family Event for Lentine Household http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4070 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Education PLUS ====================================================================== An online academic assessment company fulfilling all your testing and education product needs, with up to 32% discounts on tests to HSLDA members and HSF Friends of Home Schooling. Our advanced benchmarked tests easily identify academic strengths and areas for improvement. 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