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| Date: From: Subject: | 2/26/2008 1:56:57 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Political Resistance Continues |
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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 Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Tennessee or Wisconsin, 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 February 26, 2008: 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Political Resistance Continues 2. Social Worker Gives Up 3. A Child's Right to a Family... Almost 4. PHC: Dr. Aikman Debunks 'New Atheism' 5. 'Home School Heartbeat': Writing Research Papers ..................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Political Resistance Continues Do you believe America always will be safe for homeschooling? Most people might be tempted to say yes, but the reality could be different. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4784 ..................................................................... 2. Michigan: Social Worker Gives Up After Home School Legal Defense Association helped a homeschooling family invoke their Fourth Amendment rights, a social worker stopped trying to investigate them. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4785 ..................................................................... 3. ParentalRights.org: A Child's Right to a Family...Almost Last week, we began our series on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) by looking at the Convention's central focus on the "best interests of the child," which allows the government to substitute its will for that of the parents. This principle is significant as we turn our attention to one of the first rights that the UNCRC grants to children: the right to remain in their family. This week at ParentalRights.org, we're taking a look at why Article 9 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child--though seemingly harmless--poses such a danger for children and parents. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4786 ..................................................................... 4. PHC: Dr. Aikman Debunks 'New Atheism' Confronting a series of "New Atheists" books that have topped bestseller lists in the last two years, Dr. David Aikman, associate professor of history at Patrick Henry College, exposed these latest attacks on Christian faith as not only nonsensical, but dangerous. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4787 ..................................................................... 5. 'Home School Heartbeat': Writing Research Papers Is your homeschooled high schooler learning how to write a research paper? Then tune in to this week's programs. Home School Legal Defense Association High School Coordinator Becky Cooke joins Mike Smith to share balanced, experienced advice on assigning a topic, learning the basics of citation, and keeping it fun. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4788 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== February 25: Pacific Daily News, Guam Homeschool Students Showcase Art at KAHA http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4794 February 24: Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, Nebraska Homeschool Pitch Pits Personal Choice vs. Government Role http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4789 February 23: Richmond Register, Richmond, Kentucky Homeschooling: Education not Confined to School Walls http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4790 February 21: The Hook, Charlottesville, Virginia More is Merrier: Nine's Fine for Local Family http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4791 February 19: WTNH-TV News 8, Hartford, Connecticut Homeschooling Hurdles http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4792 February 19: The Herald, Rock Hill, South Carolina More Black Families Opting for Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4793 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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