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| Date: From: Subject: | 7/31/2007 4:41:54 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--High-Scoring Enlisted Given Top Tier |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> "I saved my entire membership fee with one discount" "We've been a Liberty Mutual customer for over 12 years. We called and asked about our HSLDA member discount and they lowered our premium by approx $95 per year...coincidentally the same amount as our HSLDA annual membership fee. Thought you'd want to know!!'" More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1107 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for July 31, 2007: 1. Washington Times Op-ed--High-Scoring Enlisted Given Top Tier 2. Legislative Wrap-Up--Positive Developments 3. Homeschool Graduate Hired as EMT after Brief Struggle 4. Homeschool Dad Wins State Senate Seat 5. Legislative Wrap-Up--Freedoms Preserved 6. Learn Constitutional Law Online with Michael Farris 7. 'Home School Heartbeat': Avoiding Lukewarm Relationships ..................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed--High-Scoring Enlisted Given Top Tier Historically, the experience of homeschool graduates with the military has been one of recurring difficulty. This is largely due to the military being unwilling to see homeschoolers as individuals, preferring instead to use traditional high school diplomas from public or private schools as the only acceptable standard for enlistment. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4285 ..................................................................... 2. Colorado: Legislative Wrap-Up--Positive Developments This year the Colorado legislature closed on May 9. Even though the House, Senate, and Governorship all transferred to Democratic leadership, homeschool freedom survived. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4286 ..................................................................... 3. Virginia: Homeschool Graduate Hired as EMT after Brief Struggle A homeschool graduate applying for a job as an emergency medical technician contacted Home School Legal Defense Association when a hiring agency refused to accept his diploma as valid. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4287 ..................................................................... 4. Indiana: Homeschool Dad Wins State Senate Seat Despite attempts to discredit HSLDA in the eyes of voters, homeschool dad Greg Walker was recently elected to the Indiana Senate. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4288 ..................................................................... 5. Florida: Legislative Wrap-Up--Freedoms Preserved The Florida legislature closed May 4, after two short months in session. Although we tracked many bills that would have potentially impacted homeschool freedoms, nothing passed. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4289 ..................................................................... 6. Learn Constitutional Law Online with Michael Farris If you've always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you're looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then sign up for the next Constitutional Law course taught by Michael Farris. The class begins September 10, 2007, and concludes February 25, 2008. This 18-week Internet-based course follows Farris' textbook, "Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens," and uses an MP3 CD to deliver the "classroom" lectures. To learn more and to register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4290 ..................................................................... 7. 'Home School Heartbeat': Avoiding Lukewarm Relationships Homeschooling allows parents and children a unique opportunity to build strong family relationships. But in the busyness of day-to-day living, it's easy to let these relationships grow "lukewarm." This week, Michael Farris talks with homeschooling mom Zan Tyler, who offers parents encouragement and insight into making family relationships a priority. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4291 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== July 26: The Daily Iowan, Iowa City, Iowa Homeschoolers Laud Option http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4292 July 25: The News and Advance, Lynchburg, Virginia Homeschooled Cyclist Wins National Event http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4293 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - The Lamb Company ====================================================================== Free shipping/packaging/handling (10% savings) on full custom-designed or non-customized curriculum purchased. 15% discount on The L. A. M. B. Company® High School Transcript Program©, Just The Facts Math Drills Program©, or Profiles in Learning Styles©. 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