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| Date: From: Subject: | 1/22/2008 4:29:42 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Concerned Family Declines Evaluation |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Will your children's inheritance retain its value? If you pass on a legacy of freedom, your children and their children's children will thank you. But freedom is never secure; it must always be guarded. Membership with HSLDA is an investment in the future that can be passed on to future generations of families wanting to teach their children at home. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1944 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ##................................................................... >> Legislation in Your State If you live in Missouri, Tennessee, Vermont or West Virginia, click the link below for important news about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4633 ..................................................................... Topics for January 22, 2008: 1. Concerned Family Declines Evaluation 2. Daytime Curfews Continue to Threaten Freedom 3. Homeschooling Thru High School: Time Management for Families 4. Donor Challenges Others to Help Complete College Facility 5. Marketing Project Manager Position Open 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Classical Conversations ##................................................................... Your Passport to Curriculum Savings Through an exclusive arrangement with GPA SmartStore, a great new online source for homeschool curriculum and a new partner in our PerX member discount program, you can now purchase competitively priced resources with just a few clicks of a computer mouse. Over 5,000 of the most popular homeschooling titles are available, and HSLDA members will receive an additional 10% off GPA SmartStore’s already discounted price. Visit GPA Smartstore today at: http://HSLDA.org/SmartStore ................................................................... ..................................................................... 1. Hawaii: Concerned Family Declines Evaluation A member family reluctantly agreed to let public school officials evaluate their son for special learning needs. However, when they learned the evaluation included "observation" of their homeschool, they stood up for their right to privately education their son. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4660 ..................................................................... 2. Daytime Curfews Continue to Threaten Freedom Once again, homeschoolers across the country are facing the threat of daytime curfews. Within the last year, city councils in California, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas have considered such curfews. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4661 ..................................................................... 3. Homeschooling Thru High School: Time Management for Families Could you use some ideas in organizing your home and schooling? Would you like to encourage your teen to make better use of his or her time? Everyone can use some helpful tips to keep schedules running efficiently and surroundings in order, so take a minute to check out some of these resources: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4662 ..................................................................... 4. Donor Challenges Others to Help Complete College Facility Patrick Henry College Chancellor Michael Farris has announced that a major donor has guaranteed the completion of the new student life center now under construction. The guarantee comes in the form of a "challenge grant" meant to enlarge the college's base of existing donors. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4663 ..................................................................... 5. Marketing Project Manager Position Open HSLDA is looking for a marketing professional with a strong project management background. This person will be responsible for researching, implementing, and evaluating membership promotions and related business opportunities. Position is mid-level management, full-time, and on-site. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4665 ..................................................................... 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Classical Conversations I'd love to use a classical approach in my homeschool, but I don't know where to start! Does that statement sound familiar? Then these programs are for you. Host Michael Farris is joined by Leigh Bortins, a homeschooling mom who founded Classical Conversations to help ordinary parents provide their kids with a classical education. This week, she clarifies the basics and suggests aids to teaching classically. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4666 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== January 18: Manchester Evening News, Manchester, United Kingdom It's the Good Life for Jason http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4667 January 17: jg-tc online, Charleston, Illinois Homeschooled Student Makes the Grade http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4668 January 16: KFYR-TV News, Bismarck, North Dakota Homeschooling in North Dakota http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4669 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Homeschool Enrichment Inc ====================================================================== Homeschooling isn't just another academic alternative--it's a way of life! The purpose of Home School Enrichment Magazine is to provide encouragement and practical help to homeschoolers from a distinctively Christian perspective. 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