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| Date: From: Subject: | 8/7/2007 4:35:52 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Homeschoolers Score High on ACT Exam |
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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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for August 7, 2007: 1. Once Again Homeschoolers Score High on ACT Exam 2. Chesapeake Retracts Remediation Demand 3. St. Louis Daytime Curfew Proposal in Limbo 4. 'Marriage' Definition Withheld from Citizens 5. Home School Foundation: More Families Helped 6. New Contests to Be Announced Soon 7. Learn Constitutional Law Online with Michael Farris 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': The Family Meal Table and Hospitality ..................................................................... 1. Once Again Homeschoolers Score High on the ACT Exam For as long as such statistics have been kept, homeschoolers on average have outperformed their fellow test-takers on the ACT college entrance exam. The latest scores confirm this impressive academic success. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4306 ..................................................................... 2. Virginia: Chesapeake Retracts Remediation Demand When a public school official told a member family several of her children would have to be placed on remediation, Home School Legal Defense Association intervened and remediated the official's understanding of state homeschool law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4307 ..................................................................... 3. Missouri: St. Louis Daytime Curfew Proposal in Limbo A St. Louis alderman considered proposing a daytime curfew for the city, but never followed through. Nevertheless, homeschoolers should be watchful for future attempts at limiting their freedom. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4308 ..................................................................... 4. West Virginia: 'Marriage' Definition Withheld from Citizens The West Virginia legislature failed to give citizens the option of defining marriage. However, several bills that would have restricted freedom were thwarted, thanks to the efforts of homeschoolers and others. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4309 ..................................................................... 5. Home School Foundation: More Families Helped The 2006-2007 fiscal year was monumental for the Home School Foundation. With over a million dollars raised and increased international giving, HSF has been able to help more families than ever before. To read more and to view financial statements: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4310 ..................................................................... 6. New Contests to Be Announced Soon HSLDA's homeschool contests are going through some changes, most notably in scheduling. Submission guidelines for all four contests will be announced this fall, and one contest will be judged each quarter. Be sure to watch for deadlines, beginning with the November 1 cutoff date for submitting essay contest entries. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4311 ..................................................................... 7. 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 ..................................................................... 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': The Family Meal Table and Hospitality Need a fresh vision for your family meal table? Don't think you have time for hospitality? This week, Mike Smith talks with Above Rubies director Nancy Campbell on how you can make family mealtimes and hospitality more meaningful. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4312 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== August 7: The Inquirer, Makati City, Philippines Home Is Where School Is http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4313 August 4: The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington Family Charges Ahead Through Mother's Illness http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4314 August 3: Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan Small Steer Wins at Cass County Fair http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4315 August 3: ABC News Arkansas Couple Welcomes 17th Child http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4316 August 2: Alaska Star, Chugiak, Alaska Drive-thru Experience About More than Lattes http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4317 August 1: WorldNetDaily.com Courts Offer German Homeschoolers Zilch, Expert Says http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4318 July 29: The Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, South Carolina She's a Typical College Student, Except for Age http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4319 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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