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| Date: From: Subject: | 9/30/2008 4:20:52 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--GenJ Teaches Leadership, Civics |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How many of your friends would pay your legal fees? As a member of HSLDA, you have 80,000 families standing with you to protect and advance homeschool freedoms in the United States and foreign countries. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1106 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for September 30, 2008: 1. Washington Times Op-ed--GenJ Teaches Leadership, Civics 2. Official Says Parent Must Be State-Certified Teacher 3. School Districts Mandate More Standardized Testing 4. Public School Requires "Affirmation of Understanding" 5. Evaluator Qualifications Misunderstood 6. Homeschoolopoly--A Board Game That Helps Others 7. Patrick Henry College Launches Short Story Contest 8. HSLDA Essay Contest Accepting Entries 9. Accounts Payable Job Candidates Wanted 10. 'Home School Heartbeat': California Victory--What Happened? ---[ Vision Forum: G. A. Henty Classics Library--Save 50% ]----------- Through October 7, 2008, take advantage of the "best deal in America" on the G. A. Henty Classics Library -- save 50% on this 70-volume collection! From ancient Egypt to the Boer Wars, enjoy tales of honor, courage, bravery, sacrifice, and chivalry as you learn the history of our world. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=121 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed--GenJ Teaches Leadership, Civics Generation Joshua provides civics training to teens with real-world experience. Teens want to be a part of shaping the course of this nation, and GenJ gives them the tools to do so. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5564 ..................................................................... 2. Tennessee: Official Says Parent Must Be State-Certified Teacher A public school official threatened truancy charges after erroneously informing a parent she had to be a certified teacher in order to homeschool. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5565 ..................................................................... 3. Pennsylvania: School Districts Mandate More Standardized Testing Officials in a pair of public school districts tried to make homeschoolers administer standardized tests in more grade levels than are required by law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5566 ..................................................................... 4. Georgia: Public School Requires "Affirmation of Understanding" Home School Legal Defense Association helped a family who was asked to submit information not required by law in order to homeschool. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5567 ..................................................................... 5. Pennsylvania: Evaluator Qualifications Misunderstood HSLDA was able to help clear up a misunderstanding at two school districts concerning the qualifications for evaluators of home education programs. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5568 ..................................................................... 6. Homeschoolopoly--A Board Game That Helps Others What happens when you take a favorite family game and give it a homeschooling twist? You get Homeschoolopoly--a delightful diversion that also helps support homeschoolers in need. HSLDA members can purchase the board game at a discount through our PerX program. To learn more and to order: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5569 ..................................................................... 7. Patrick Henry College Launches Short Story Contest Students between the ages of 12 and 18 are invited to enter PHC's inaugural short story contest. Themes for the two contest categories are "Pursuit of Purpose" and "Joy in Pain." Cash prizes will be awarded. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5570 ..................................................................... 8. HSLDA Essay Contest Accepting Entries HSLDA is accepting entries now through November 1 for its annual student essay contest. Students are being asked to argue either for or against the wisdom of various international folk proverbs. Completed essays must be sent by mail and accompanied by a contest entry form. For contest guidelines and entry forms: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5542 ..................................................................... 9. Accounts Payable Job Candidates Wanted HSLDA is seeking a motivated individual to perform accounts payable duties, assist with financial reporting, sales tax filings, and assist with banking responsibilities. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5571 ..................................................................... 10. 'Home School Heartbeat': California Victory--What Happened? You may have seen the press releases on the Rachel L. case throughout the summer, but here's an analysis by some of HSLDA's key players. Mike Farris and Jim Mason join Mike Smith to discuss the background of the case and why the August decision reversing the court's earlier opinion was so significant. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5572 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== September 28: The Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts Home is School for Many Kids http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5573 September 28: The Missourian, Columbia, Missouri Homeschooling Operates on 'Honor System' http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5574 September 26: The Courier News, Hampshire, Illinois Faith, Flexibility and Family Time Lead to Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5575 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Online College Network ====================================================================== Can colleges find your homeschooler? HSLDA and HSF Friends of Home Schooling has joined with www.OnlineCollegeNetwork.com to offer free help. 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