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| Date: From: Subject: | 9/2/2008 4:17:09 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Sheriff Rejects Homeschool Grad |
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====================================================================== From the HSLDA E-lert Service... ====================================================================== ..................................................................... Topics for September 2, 2008: 1. Sheriff Rejects Homeschool Graduate 2. College Complications: Homeschool Graduates Overcome Obstacles 3. Welcome to the Neighborhood! 4. Should Parents Be Certified to Homeschool Their Children? 5. Constitutional Law Online Registration Deadline Extended 6. Where is Your Child's Favorite Place to Learn? 7. Job Opening: Software Developer 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': Learning a Foreign Language ---[ The Young Men Film Pack ]---------------------------------------- Three films to build character, vision, and practical skills. Visit the link below to watch film trailers and to learn more about these uplifting films. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=117 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Kansas: Sheriff Rejects Homeschool Graduate Timely intervention by a Home School Legal Defense Association attorney helped a homeschool graduate fulfill his ambition of becoming a law enforcement officer. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5487 ..................................................................... 2. College Complications: Homeschool Graduates Overcome Obstacles More and more colleges and universities are recognizing the success of homeschooling. Admissions policies are being changed and homeschool graduates are being treated as valued scholars. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5488 ..................................................................... 3. Florida: Welcome to the Neighborhood! A homeschooling family had just settled into a new home when a truant officer left his card. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5489 ..................................................................... 4. Should Parents Be Certified to Homeschool Their Children? In Costco's magazine, HSLDA President Michael Smith defends homeschooling. You also have an opportunity to vote for the pro-homeschooling position. To view the article, click the "contents" menu option, then choose page 16, "Debate." Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5494 ..................................................................... 5. Constitutional Law Online Registration Deadline Extended If you've always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you're looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then sign up for the next Constitutional Law course taught by Michael Farris. Registration deadline for the fall 2008 course has been extended until September 8. This 18-week Internet-based course follows Farris' textbook, "Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens," and uses an MP3 CD to deliver the "classroom" lectures. To learn more and to register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5443 ..................................................................... 6. Where is Your Child's Favorite Place to Learn? As part of our series of 25th anniversary contests, we're asking children to depict their favorite place to homeschool. The entry can be in the form of a drawing, photo, or 75-second video. Email your entry by September 30 to celebrate25@hslda.org. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5490 ..................................................................... 7. Job Opening: Software Developer HSLDA seeks an experienced software developer to develop and maintain software that supports business processes throughout the organization. This full-time, on-site position offers excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with experience. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3140 ..................................................................... 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': Learning a Foreign Language Teaching a foreign language in your homeschool will improve more than just your child's transcript! Mike Smith shares about the cognitive benefits of learning a language as well as practical tips for getting started. Whether you're looking for language classes, online resources, or just a little motivation to get started, this week's programs offer great encouragement and suggestions for your family! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5491 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== September 1: The Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York Staying Home for School is a Growing Trend http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5492 September 1: KILNKGIN.com, Lincoln, Nebraska Homeschooled Nebraska Children on the Rise http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5493 August 30: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Hotel GM's Efforts Will Bring Homeschooled Indiana Boy to Gettysburg http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5496 August 28: The Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia Homeschooling's Success Entices http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5495 > Links do not imply endorsement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Have you ever yelled into the wind, only to hear the sound of your voice blown back at you? It's hard to be heard in the midst of a storm. 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