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| Date: From: Subject: | 1/29/2008 5:04:06 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update-- Take Homeschool Law Back to the 'Dark Ages'! |
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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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ##................................................................... >> Legislation in Your State If you live in California, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia 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 29, 2008: 1. Legislator Wants to Take Homeschool Law Back to the 'Dark Ages'! 2. Help Germans Ask Their President: 'Why isn't Homeschooling Allowed?' 3. Job Opening--Software Developer 4. Job Opening--Microsoft Systems/Exchange Administrator 5. Art Contest Deadline Approaching 6. Pledge of Allegiance Case Raises Questions for Parental Rights 7. 'Home School Heartbeat': Are Homeschoolers Retreating from Society? ---[ Only Two More Days to Save! ]------------------------------------ Save 20%-40% on all in-stock products from Vision Forum! Enjoy great discounts on family-building favorites like "Passionate Housewives Desperate for God," the Jonathan Park Creation Adventure series, "The Return of the Daughters," and more. Visit Vision Forum online to browse our entire selection of family resources. Sale ends January 31, 2008. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=99 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Nebraska: Legislator Wants to Take Homeschool Law Back to the 'Dark Ages'! A Nebraska legislator's effort to impose a significant burden on homeschoolers highlights the threat to homeschooling freedom--a cause that requires constant vigilance and action by homeschoolers everywhere. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4695 ..................................................................... 2. Help Germans Ask Their President: 'Why isn't Homeschooling Allowed?' German homeschoolers are requesting supporters worldwide visit President Angela Merkel's interactive website and ask her to explain why homeschooling is banned in Germany. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4682 ..................................................................... 3. Job Opening--Software Developer Home School Legal Defense Association's Technology Services Department is accepting resumes for an experienced software developer. The full-time, on-site position offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4683 ..................................................................... 4. Job Opening--Microsoft Systems/Exchange Administrator HSLDA's Technology Services Department is also seeking candidates for a full-time, on-site Microsoft IT professional. This hands-on position maintains and administers a Microsoft server farm and Exchange email service. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4684 ..................................................................... 5. Art Contest Deadline Approaching There are only a few days left for aspiring homeschool artists to submit their entries for the 2008 HSLDA student art contest. Visit our contest homepage to determine the appropriate theme for your entry, which must be postmarked by February 1. Contest guidelines: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4685 ..................................................................... 6. Pledge of Allegiance Case Raises Questions for Parental Rights Should the rights of children supersede the rights of parents when it comes to saying the Pledge of Allegiance? And should the decisions of minors, which can be influenced by any number of factors within a school setting, actually be considered superior to a parent's prerogative to oversee the education of their child? A Palm Beach County case raises these questions and more. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4686 ..................................................................... 7. 'Home School Heartbeat': Are Homeschoolers Retreating from Society? A recent study indicated that homeschool graduates are more civically involved than the general population--and it's obvious even to the average observer that homeschoolers are having a disproportionate impact on the world around them. The fact is, by temporarily withdrawing their children from the distractions of traditional school, homeschool parents are providing them with the tools they need to effectively engage the culture when they graduate. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4687 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== January 28: Huntsville Times, Huntsville, Alabama Florida's Tebow one of Sports World's Good Guys http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4688 January 24: Lancaster New Era, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Homeschooled Students Design City of the Future for Competition http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4689 January 24: WorldNetDaily.com Homeschoolers Flee to Iran Seeking Educational Freedom http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4690 January 23: Knoxville News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee Homeschool Girls Have Bullish First Go at Stock Market Game http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4691 January 23: KHOU-TV, Houston, Texas Homeschool Basketball Team Making the Grade http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4692 January 21: RuralNorthwest.com Bonners Woman to Sign Modeling Contract http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4693 January 21: The Kansan, Newton, Kansas Family Plans Return to Days of Horse and Carriage http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4694 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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