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| Date: From: Subject: | 9/18/2007 4:42:19 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--'Well-Prepared Because of HSLDA' |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Who's knocking on your door? When a social service worker arrives at your door, tension can run high. Wouldn't it be nice to get your lawyer on the phone, providing you with immediate step-by-step guidance? More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1099 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for September 18, 2007: 1. Family 'Well-Prepared Because of HSLDA' 2. Trouble in Cumberland County 3. New Homeschool Student Drivers Face Extra Red Tape 4. State Superintendent Amends Reporting Memorandum 5. Bills Fail in Legislature 6. Compulsory Attendance Age Bill Fails 7. Help Homeschoolers Through Federal Fund-raiser 8. Assistant Editor Position Available 9. Homeschooling Thru High School: Courtship/Dating Resources 10. 'Home School Heartbeat': Teaching Classical Astronomy ---[ Confident Parents Raise Confident Kids ]------------------------- Focus on the Family(R) can help you parent with confidence. With the Focus on Your Child(R) program, you get quick-read newsletters, concise audio CDs and access to topical resources available online when you need them. Plus, the materials are developed from a Christian perspective and designed for your child’s specific developmental stage. Click below for more information. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=86 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. New Jersey: Family 'Well-Prepared Because of HSLDA' A member family was grateful for Home School Legal Defense Association's preparation and immediate phone support when they received an unexpected visit from a social worker. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4402 ..................................................................... 2. Tennessee: Trouble in Cumberland County A local school district attempted to impose an unlawful policy on families conducting home instruction. At the request of a member family, HSLDA intervened. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4403 ..................................................................... 3. Maryland: New Homeschool Student Drivers Face Extra Red Tape All students under age 16, including homeschool students, now have an additional hoop to jump through to get a learner's driver permit--but it could have been worse. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4404 ..................................................................... 4. Alabama: State Superintendent Amends Reporting Memorandum In the absence of any statutory authority to the contrary, HSLDA continues to maintain that Alabama law does not require church schools to complete any portion of the Annual Report of Non-Public Schools. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4405 ..................................................................... 5. Arkansas: Bills Fail in Legislature A bill that would have increased restrictions on who may homeschool their children failed to pass in the legislature this year. Unfortunately, so did a proposed educational tax credit. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4406 ..................................................................... 6. Alaska: Compulsory Attendance Age Bill Fails Alaska's model homeschool law remained intact when a Senate bill that would have raised the upper age limit of compulsory school attendance failed. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4407 ..................................................................... 7. HSF: Help Homeschoolers Through Federal Fund-raiser If you are a federal worker or a member of the military, you can help hundreds of struggling homeschool families by taking part in the annual Combined Federal Campaign fund-raiser. Home School Foundation, the charitable arm of HSLDA, has again been accepted by the CFC under the umbrella of Christian Service Charities. Please look for us under our new number--10535--where your gift can aid homeschooling widows, single parents, college students and others. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4408 ..................................................................... 8. Assistant Editor Position Available HSLDA seeks applications for a full-time assistant editor in its Communications Department. The ideal candidate has exceptional editing and writing abilities, thrives on finding just the right word, and teasing out grammar kinks in others' writing. For more information and to apply: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4409 ..................................................................... 9. Homeschooling Thru High School: Courtship/Dating Resources The teenage years are exciting times, and your highschoolers may be checking out more than books from the library. Noticing the opposite sex is a healthy part of the maturing process. If you would like some help in discussing this area with your child, these resource suggestions may help you get started: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4414 ..................................................................... 10. 'Home School Heartbeat': Teaching Classical Astronomy Why should I teach my kids classical astronomy? This week, Michael Farris and author Jay Ryan discuss appreciating God's glorious creation as your family studies the stars and constellations. For more information and to apply: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4410 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== September 17: The Star-Ledger, Newark, New Jersey Homeschooler for Hire http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4411 September 14: The Mining Journal, Marquette, Michigan Homeschool Decision Difficult http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4412 September 12: KVEW ABC-TV, Kennewick, Washington Homeschooled Kids http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4413 > 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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