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| Date: From: Subject: | 2/5/2008 5:09:24 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Tragedy Could Heighten Homeschool Scrutiny |
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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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ##................................................................... >> Legislation in Your State If you live in Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska or Vermont, click the link below for important news about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4633 HSLDA's Weekly Update--Tragedy Could Heighten Homeschool Scrutiny ..................................................................... Topics for February 5, 2008: 1. Tragedy Prompts Calls for Heightened Homeschool Scrutiny 2. Homeschooler Proves His Olympic Spirit 3. HSLDA 25th Anniversary: Your Homeschooling Memories Wanted 4. ParentalRights.org Reaches 10,000 Petition Signers 5. Patrick Henry College Job Openings 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Parental Rights Amendment 7. Generation Joshua: Announcing Winter 2008 Essay Contest ..................................................................... 1. District of Columbia: Tragedy Prompts Calls for Heightened Homeschool Scrutiny District of Columbia officials investigated homeschoolers in the wake of the Banita Jacks tragedy--in which four young girls were killed. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4719 ..................................................................... 2. Homeschooler Proves His Olympic Spirit Born with Persuasive Developmental Disorder (mild autism), Daniel Glick wasn't talking or even throwing a ball four years ago. But after a year of competitive bowling with Special Olympics, now Daniel is winning ribbons and making friends. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4720 ..................................................................... 3. HSLDA 25th Anniversary: Your Homeschooling Memories Wanted Help us celebrate 25 years of service to the homeschooling community and earn a chance to win weekly prizes. Tell us in 25 words or less what HSLDA means to your family. Email your contest entry to celebrate25@hslda.org, and you could win a $25 gift certificate to the HSLDA Bookstore or GPA SmartStore. Look for our next 25th anniversary contest beginning April 1. For contest details: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4622 ..................................................................... 4. ParentalRights.org Reaches 10,000 Petition Signers Thanks to the active involvement of supporters across the nation, ParentalRights.org now has over 10,000 signatures to the Petition for Parental Rights. More are needed to make the Parental Rights Amendment a reality. If you haven't signed the petition yet, be sure to lend your voice to the battle to protect the child-parent relationship. You can sign the petition, and also inform your friends and neighbors of this campaign by visiting our website. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4726 ..................................................................... 5. Patrick Henry College Job Openings Patrick Henry College has two openings in its IT Department: (1) Web Developer--responsible for the design, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of web-based enterprise applications. (2) Lead Developer/Analyst--responsible for reviewing, analyzing, modifying, and developing solutions to meet the business needs of the College. Please note that these are different positions from the similar openings announced recently by HSLDA. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4721 ..................................................................... 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Parental Rights Amendment Looking around, we can see many worthwhile social, moral, and political battles to fight. Is any one of them more important than the others? Join us this week on "Home School Heartbeat," as Michael Farris explains which battle should be at the center of homeschoolers' attention. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4722 ..................................................................... 6. Generation Joshua: Announcing Winter 2008 Essay Contest Discovering what has been achieved in the past can be a great motivator to make a difference in the present. To this end, Generation Joshua announces its subject for the Winter 2008 Essay Contest, "Highlighting Courageous Youth in American History." Submissions are due March 1, 2008. Top prize is an Amazon.com $100 gift card. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4727 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== February 5: Midlothian Exchange.com, Midlothian, Virginia Homeschoolers Making Waves http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4728 February 3: The Sentinel, Orlando, Florida Homeschool Athletic Association Gives Kids Chance to Play http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4723 February 2: Converting Magazine Bubble Wrap Wallpaper Comforts Autistic Children, Wins Top Prize http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4724 January 29: The Independent Tribune, Concord, North Carolina Restaurant Opens Kitchen to Homeschooled Students http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4725 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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