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| Date: From: Subject: | 9/23/2008 4:32:10 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Restrictive Guantanamo Bay Policy Abandoned |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Can you look at the clouds and tell the direction of the wind? An interesting phenomenon of wind is that it can blow in multiple directions at the same time, at different heights from the ground. But usually there is a prevailing wind. HSLDA watches the gusts and monitors the prevailing trends of change in the legal climate of home education. So no matter which way the wind is blowing, we're there to protect your family. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1938 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for September 23, 2008: 1. Restrictive Guantanamo Bay Homeschool Policy Abandoned 2. Starbucks Offers Free Coffee for Homeschool Parents 3. Investigation Over Escaped Two-Year-Old Resolved 4. Criminal Truancy Case Dismissed Against Homeschooler 5. Patrick Henry College 9/11 Display--A Tribute to Lost Lives 6. Student Essay Contest Coming Soon 7. What Will Homeschooling Look Like When You Grow Up? 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': Celebrating Autumn 9. Generation Joshua: Make a Difference on Election Day ---[ Vision Forum: The Kit and kaboodle Collection--Save 77% ]-------- Through September 25, 2008, enjoy incredible savings on 40 audio messages to encourage and inspire your family. Save 77% on the "Kit and Kaboodle" CD Library, an audio collection packed with victorious vision and hope in Christ. Only $99 for 40 messages on 45 CDs! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=120 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Restrictive Guantanamo Bay Homeschool Policy Abandoned When the U.S. military commander at Guantanamo Bay tried to grant himself the power to regulate and "approve" homeschool programs, HSLDA pointed out that he was exceeding his legal authority. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5538 ..................................................................... 2. Starbucks Offers Free Coffee for Homeschool Parents This coming Monday, September 29, homeschool parents will be able to pick up a complimentary tall size (12 fl. oz.) cup of Pike Place Roast from Starbucks. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5550 ..................................................................... 3. Texas: Investigation Over Escaped Two-Year-Old Resolved A social worker tried to launch a comprehensive investigation of a family after their 2-year-old slipped out of the house unnoticed. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5539 ..................................................................... 4. Texas: Criminal Truancy Case Dismissed Against Homeschooler The efforts of an HSLDA Texas-based attorney helped a homeschooling family avoid an unnecessary criminal trial. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5540 ..................................................................... 5. Patrick Henry College 9/11 Display--A Tribute to Lost Lives Students planted almost 3,000 American flags as part of campus activities remembering those killed during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5541 ..................................................................... 6. Student Essay Contest Coming Soon In just a few days, judges will begin accepting entries for the 2008 HSLDA student essay contest. This year students are being asked to argue either for or against the wisdom of various international folk proverbs. Finished essays will be accepted by mail from October 1 through November 1, 2008. For contest guidelines and entry forms: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5542 ..................................................................... 7. What Will Homeschooling Look Like When You Grow Up? Only five weeks remain for homeschooled students ages 5-19 to send their original artwork or description (up to 150 words) to: HSLDA Court Report: Future of Homeschooling P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, VA 20134 Email: ComDept@hslda.org This is not a contest, but it's an exciting opportunity to see your work in print as part of an upcoming "Highlights of Homeschooling" feature article. Selected submissions will be printed in the January/February 2009 issue of the Court Report. NOTE: Deadline has been extended to October 31, 2008. ..................................................................... 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': Celebrating Autumn This fall, don't just start school--start new traditions in your homeschool! On this week's program, Mike Smith offers creative suggestions for taking advantage of seasonal opportunities to make learning more fun for your students in everything from science to art. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5543 ..................................................................... 9. Generation Joshua: Make a Difference on Election Day This year, like every election year, HSLDA and Generation Joshua are excited to offer you the opportunity to take action! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5544 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== September 22: FoxNews.com Homeschooling Surges in U.S. as Parents Reach for Legal Rights http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5549 September 20: The Journal Star, Peoria, Illinois Young Artist Winners to Give Mini Recitals http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5545 September 17: The Gazette, Montgomery County, Maryland Homeschooling Remains Attractive Alternative for Some http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5546 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - HomeSchool ID ====================================================================== The HomeSchool ID card, a resource no homeschool student should be without, takes the place of a student's Mom or Dad being present when their child is confronted by a law enforcement or truancy official. 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