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| Date: From: Subject: | 3/4/2008 4:05:40 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Unfortunate Court Decision |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Is customer service an art or a science? For us, good customer service is both an art and a science -it should appeal to our members and be effective. Consider what our members say about us: We're thankful for the support HSLDA membership provides us. We'd never homeschool without them. We highly recommend HSLDA to all homeschoolers. - North Tonawanda, NY I cannot imagine our homeschool journey without HSLDA's strong leadership, protection, and guidance. God bless HSLDA! - Alta Loma, California More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1940 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ##................................................................... >> Legislation in Your State If you live in the District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky 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 March 4, 2008: 1. Unfortunate Court Decision 2. Homeschoolers Break Attendance Records at Public Hearing 3. Family Told to 'Prove' they Homeschool 4. HSLDA 25th Anniversary: Your Homeschooling Memories Wanted 5. Marketing Project Manager Position Open 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Teaching Financial Responsibility ---[ Witherspoon School of Law and Public Policy ]-------------------- Learn the foundations of law and liberty. Featuring Chief Justice Roy Moore, Howard Phillips, and more. May 27-31 in Fredericksburg, VA. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=100 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. California: Unfortunate Court Decision The Second Appellate District in Los Angeles County handed down a decision on February 28 involving a non-member homeschool family that has caused much concern among California homeschoolers. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4808 ..................................................................... 2. Nebraska: Homeschoolers Break Attendance Records at Public Hearing Thirteen hundred Nebraska homeschoolers attended the Education Committee's public hearing on the most restrictive homeschooling bill introduced there in over 20 years, making it the biggest turnout ever for a public hearing in the state. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4809 ..................................................................... 3. Illinois: Family Told to 'Prove' they Homeschool A member family turned to Home School Legal Defense Association for help when public school officials demanded extensive documentation about their homeschool program. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4810 ..................................................................... 4. 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. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4622 ..................................................................... 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': Teaching Financial Responsibility "Mom, Dad, can you buy that for me?" It's a familiar refrain, whether your child is 6 or 16. This week, listen in as Michael Smith talks with his guest about a novel way to teach kids financial stewardship. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4811 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== March 4: California Catholic Daily, San Diego, California Appeals Court Restricts Right of Parents to Homeschool http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4812 March 1: The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Homeschooling Has a Growing Base http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4813 February 29: Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Fiji National Wins Congressional Award http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4814 February 29: WorldNetDaily.com Judge Orders Homeschoolers into Government Education http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4815 February 29: Isle of Wight County Press, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom German Refugees from Hitler's Law http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4816 February 29: The Reporter, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Why Homeschool? http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4817 February 28: The Tennesseean, Nashville, Tennessee Homeschoolers Object to State's Standardized Tests http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4818 February 27: Orange County Register, Irvine, California Homeschooled Teens Draft Plans for Immigration http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4819 February 27: Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, Nebraska Homeschool Families Voice Opposition to Bill http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4820 February 26: WOWT-TV Channel 6, Omaha, Nebraska State Wants Homeschooled Students Tested http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4821 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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