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| Date: From: Subject: | 11/20/2007 4:43:17 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Homeschool Program Not Approved |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Extreme makeovers are for extreme circumstances... Most homeschools don't need an extreme makeover, but there is something to be said for attention to detail and recognition of accomplishments. Watch the media and you'll soon see that not everyone wants home educators and homeschooling to look good. HSLDA works hard to shed light on the good work of home educators so it's obvious that we don't need someone "making-over" our homeschools. Join HSLDA and help us show the world that we're fine as we are . . . thank you! More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1943 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for November 20, 2007: 1. Homeschool Program Not Approved 2. More Families Told To Enroll 3. Demand for GED Rebuffed 4. CPS Tries to Review Homeschool Records 5. Send Needy Homeschoolers an Unexpected Blessing 6. Homeschooling thru High School: Judicial Action Internships Available 7. ThanksUSA 2008 Virtual History Treasure Hunt 8. God's World News Special Offer 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': Four Principles of Success ---[ For "Mom"--"Passionate Housewives Desperate for God" ]----------- Encouraging, challenging, and real, "Passionate Housewives Desperate for God" shatters modern housewife stereotypes and provides fresh, Scripture-based vision to today's wives and mothers. Mrs. Vickie Farris says, "This book is a real gem!" Read about the book, watch author interviews, and order online today! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=93 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. New York: Homeschool Program Not Approved A member family in New York was told that they were "not approved" to homeschool their children. Home School Legal Defense Association pointed out that the public school officials had not only misinterpreted state law, but had missed the deadline for objecting to the family's home instruction plans. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4538 ..................................................................... 2. Indiana: More Families Told To Enroll Many homeschool parents are being forced to fill out an online "enrollment" form by their local public school officials in order to homeschool their children. HSLDA advises families that this is not required. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4539 ..................................................................... 3. Kentucky: Demand for GED Rebuffed A homeschool graduate in Kentucky was denied the opportunity to take the Emergency Medical Service exam until HSLDA intervened on her behalf. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4540 ..................................................................... 4. Louisiana: CPS Tries to Review Homeschool Records A Child Protective Services caseworker ended her investigation after HSLDA helped a member family show that they were homeschooling legally. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4541 ..................................................................... 5. Home School Foundation: Send Needy Homeschoolers an Unexpected Blessing Round Bough Wreath Company and Home School Foundation would like to partner with you to help needy homeschooling families celebrate Christmas. You can purchase a Christmas wreath for a homeschool family in need and have the Round Bough Wreath Company send the family this unexpected gift. To learn more and to order: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4542 ..................................................................... 6. Homeschooling thru High School: Judicial Action Internships Available Judicial Action Group (JAG) is a national governmental affairs action ministry. JAG offers competitive internships to high school and college age students in its Birmingham, Alabama, office. Interns are involved in lobbying efforts, research for the attorneys, office assistance, and job shadowing the attorneys and staff. JAG is looking for serious, bright, and mature students who have an interest in law, politics, or the public sector. Spring 2008 internships run from January through May; application deadline is December 10. Contact Michael Poythress (michael@judicialactiongroup.com) in JAG's office. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4543 ..................................................................... 7. ThanksUSA 2008 Virtual History Treasure Hunt Calling all history buffs and those who want to be! ThanksUSA is an organization which raises public and private scholarship funds for the kids and spouses of our troops. Treasure Hunt Three will be launched on Thanksgiving 2007, so check it out to see if you want to join. It's free to play either online or with a hard copy mailed to you. Entrants become eligible for prizes by successfully completing each section of the journey, and they are automatically eligible for the grand prize upon successfully completing all 13 chapters of the hunt. Beware--you may become hooked once you begin to play! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4544 ..................................................................... 8. God's World News Special Offer HSLDA members can receive God's World News for as little as $4.99 by taking advantage of a special offer beginning in January. Receive 12 issues of God's World News filled with news, educational posters, maps, puzzles, games and weekly teaching aids, all tailored to four distinct reading levels. Additionally, as a subscriber you will have access to even more valuable resources on the GWN website. To read more and subscribe: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4545 ..................................................................... 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': Four Principles of Success What is the purpose of teaching something as simple as saying "please and thank you" to our children? Practicing manners, by being polite with an attitude of humility, is a reflection of a Christ-centered life. This week, HSLDA President Mike Smith will share four basic concepts of good manners you can teach your children. To read more and subscribe: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4546 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== November 16: Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa Women's Basketball: Homeschooled Student to Suit up for Iowa State http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4547 November 15: Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree, Arkansas Homeschool Group Builds Winning Robot http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4548 November 15: The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, Massachusetts For Some Families, Homeschooling is an Option http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4549 November 14: WorldNetDaily.com German Parents to Beg for their Own Grocery Money http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4550 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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