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| Date: From: Subject: | 8/28/2007 4:36:47 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Vengeful Tipster Turns in Family |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Can you look at the clouds and tell the direction of the wind? An interesting phenomenon of wind is that it can blow in multiple directions at the same time, at different heights from the ground. But usually there is a prevailing wind. HSLDA watches the gusts and monitors the prevailing trends of change in the legal climate of home education. So no matter which way the wind is blowing, we're there to protect your family. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1938 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for August 28, 2007: 1. Vengeful Tipster Turns in Family for Allegedly Depriving Children 2. School District Mistakenly Threatens Truancy 3. Homeschool Graduate Fights to be a Firefighter 4. Official Tries to Shorten Due Date for Notice of Intent 5. Wood County Corrects Error 6. Special Needs Snippet: Right Start for the Day 7. Executive Director Sought for 'Bible Bee' Program 8. Learn Constitutional Law Online with Michael Farris 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': Educational Travel on a Shoestring ..................................................................... 1. Texas: Vengeful Tipster Turns in Family for Allegedly Depriving Children A member family asked us for help when a social worker accused them of depriving their children of education and milk. We helped show the allegations were false and malicious. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4355 ..................................................................... 2. Michigan: School District Mistakenly Threatens Truancy A homeschooling family was accused of truancy even though they had notified public school officials of their intent to homeschool. Home School Legal Defense Association helped the family show they were complying with the law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4356 ..................................................................... 3. Florida: Homeschool Graduate Fights to be a Firefighter A homeschool graduate at the top of his class in firefighting school was almost denied his dream of becoming a firefighter--just because he had a homeschooling diploma. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4357 ..................................................................... 4. Virginia: Official Tries to Shorten Due Date for Notice of Intent A member family asked HSLDA for help when local public school officials demanded they submit their notice of intent earlier than the law requires. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4358 ..................................................................... 5. West Virginia: Wood County Corrects Error A member family contacted HSLDA after their notice of intent was rejected by public school officials. It turned out that officials had overstepped their authority, and had made a mistake regarding the family's status under state law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4359 ..................................................................... 6. Special Needs Snippet: Right Start for the Day A child must be in the right frame of mind in order for learning to take place. If your child is still "hanging onto" yesterday's worries and woes, he will not be available for today's teaching. Direct his attention to these Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care on Him, for He careth for you." Philippians 4:6, 7 "Be anxious for nothing . . . and the peace of God . . . will guard your hearts and minds. . ." Philippians 3: 13.14 ". . . forgetting those things which are behind. . . . " Read aloud to him biographies (children's versions) of God's servants such as Hudson Taylor, Amy Carmichael, George Mueller, Brother Andrew, and many others. Christian bookstores and YWAM Publishing sell these books. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4360 ..................................................................... 7. Executive Director Sought for 'Bible Bee' Program The Shelby Kennedy Foundation is seeking an executive director to deliver the vision and manage the development of a "National Bible Bee" for children, 7-18. The Shelby Kennedy Foundation partners with Patrick Henry College and other organizations to expand youths' knowledge of the Holy Bible through scripture memorization. The executive director will report to the president of the foundation. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4361 ..................................................................... 8. 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 ..................................................................... 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': Educational Travel on a Shoestring Can you really have a family traveling experience that's fun, educational, and affordable? It seems impossible! This week, Melissa Morgan and Mike Smith talk about some out-of-the-ordinary money-saving ways you can bring homeschool on the road. To learn more and to register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4362 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== August 28: Christian Examiner Online Popularity of Homeschooling Rises Nationwide http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4366 August 28: The Evening Standard, Grantham, United Kingdom The Family with 11 Children who Turned to Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4367 August 24: NBC TV Channel 12, Richmond, Virginia Homeschoolers Form a Football Team http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4363 August 23: The Star, Country Club Hills, Illinois Community Colleges Accepting Homeschooled Kids http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4364 August 22: The Winchester Star, Winchester, Virginia Whole Wheat Yeast Rolls take the Best In Show Youth Prize http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4365 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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