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| Date: From: Subject: | 5/21/2008 11:51:29 AM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Acceptance Grows but Myths Persist |
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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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for May 20, 2008: 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Acceptance Grows but Myths Persist 2. Homeschoolers Win Access to Highway Patrol 3. Trouble Getting a State-Issued ID 4. School Rejects Home Instruction Plan 5. Register Now for Michael Farris' Constitutional Law Online Summer Camp 6. Deadline Approaching for Poetry Contest Entries 7. 'Home School Heartbeat': Making the Grade--Why does Grading Matter? ..................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Acceptance Grows but Myths Persist How we see ourselves and how others perceive us can be very different. That's one of the lessons from a recent survey by Ellison Research that looked at public attitudes toward various education options. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5135 ..................................................................... 2. Missouri: Homeschoolers Win Access to Highway Patrol as Legislature Closes The advocacy of homeschoolers helped pave the way for graduates who want to enter the Highway Patrol, and thwarted legislation that would have restricted the freedom of home educators. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5136 ..................................................................... 3. Michigan: Trouble Getting a State-Issued ID Several members reported major problems obtaining state-issued identification cards for their children due to new laws. HSLDA learned the new requirements allow for a wider range of documentation than some officials were accepting. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5137 ..................................................................... 4. New York: School Rejects Home Instruction Plan Homeschooling on Long Island, a member family was surprised to have their IHIP rejected by their local school district because of their physical education program. The district insisted that the family had to document the number of minutes per day they would be providing physical education to their children before they would "approve" their IHIP. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5138 ..................................................................... 5. Register Now for Michael Farris' Constitutional Law Online Summer Camp If you have a son or daughter who wants to complete a full semester of high school-level constitutional law (normally counted as a government course) in just three weeks, Michael Farris' online summer camp may be an ideal fit. Dr. Farris will cover the same material as in his regular full-semester constitutional law course for high schoolers. However, the summer course offers more interaction with Dr. Farris and fellow students. To learn more and to register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5139 ..................................................................... 6. Deadline Approaching for Poetry Contest Entries Through June 1, HSLDA is accepting entries for its 2008 student poetry contest. Students must follow specific forms and adhere to specific themes according to their age. This year, contest themes focus on a trio of great American paintings. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5086 ..................................................................... 7. 'Home School Heartbeat': Making the Grade--Why does Grading Matter? When it comes to evaluating schoolwork in the homeschool setting, some parents wonder if their expectations are too high while others worry theirs are too low. With this kind of confusion, why even grade? On this week's series, Mike Smith and his guest Lesha Myers talk about the value of grading and how to make it work for your homeschool. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5140 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== May 19: The Herald, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Thousands in South Africa Opt for Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5141 May 17: The Gazette, Billings, Montana Hundreds Attend Homeschool Convention http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5142 May 15: The Telegraph, Nashua, New Hampshire Homeschooling Bill Kept Alive by House http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5143 May 13: The Community Recorder, Cincinnati, Ohio Families Celebrate Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5144 May 12: WorldNetDaily.com Parents Losing Custody for Homeschooling Kids http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5145 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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