| From the HSLDA E-lert Service: |
< BACK TO ARCHIVE |
| Date: From: Subject: | 10/7/2008 4:21:58 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--School District Tries To Stop Homeschooling |
|
====================================================================== 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 October 7, 2008: 1. School District Tries To Stop Homeschooling 2. Nursing Program Reverses Decision to Reject Homeschool Diplomas 3. PHC's Aikman in Demand on the Russian Front 4. Parent-Designated Grade Level Challenged 5. Save on Debate Curriculum 6. Call for Parent to Parent Submissions 7. Kids Can Earn Money, Learn Business Skills at New Website 8. New PerX Partner Offers Computer, Electronics Discounts 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': California Victory--What Does It Mean? ---[ Christian Filmmakers Academy with FIREPROOF Producer ]----------- Want to make Christian films? Learn how from FIREPROOF producer Stephen Kendrick at the 2009 Christian Filmmakers Academy! Stephen returns to the CFA in January 2009, where he will lecture with other Christian filmmakers and culture changers passionate about glorifying God through film. Whether you're a professional filmmaker or aspiring student, don't miss this unique opportunity! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=122 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Pennsylvania: School District Tries To Stop Homeschooling Home School Legal Defense Association assisted four member families in Central Dauphin School District at the beginning of the school year after they received a letter from a school official telling them to stop homeschooling. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5590 ..................................................................... 2. Florida: Nursing Program Reverses Decision to Reject Homeschool Diplomas An HSLDA attorney confronted nursing school officials with their own policy in order to gain admission for a homeschool graduate. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5591 ..................................................................... 3. PHC's Aikman in Demand on the Russian Front When news of Russia's invasion of Georgia first hit the airwaves in early August, Fox News came calling--on Patrick Henry College's Dr. David Aikman. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5592 ..................................................................... 4. Pennsylvania: Parent-Designated Grade Level Challenged When public school officials objected to a homeschool family allowing their son to skip sixth grade, HSLDA pointed out that homeschoolers are not subject to public school grade placement policies. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5593 ..................................................................... 5. HSLDA Bookstore: Save on Debate Curriculum For a limited time, HSLDA's bookstore is offering $5 off the textbook and $4 off the teacher's manual for "Argumentation and Debate: Taking the Next Step." Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5594 ..................................................................... 6. Call for Parent to Parent Submissions Have you ever had an inspiring thought, an ingenious shortcut, or an "Aha! moment" that you wished you could share with other homeschoolers? Well, now you can! The Home School Court Report's Parent to Parent column provides opportunities for homeschooling parents to relay teaching tips, encouragement and advice. The March/April Parent to Parent column will center around the topic of "Reading Aloud." Our discussion question is: How do you help your children read aloud naturally and with confidence? Send submissions of 150 words or less by January 9, 2008 to: HSLDA Attn: Parent to Parent P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, VA 20134 Or email us, including "Parent to Parent" in the subject line, at ComDept@hslda.org. ..................................................................... 7. Kids Can Earn Money, Learn Business Skills at New Website Bizkidz.com is a new website developed by a mom who wanted to teach her children the values she learned by running a small business. Bizkidz.com offers children the opportunity to create their own online store, using products from popular retailers and marketing it to friends and family. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5595 ..................................................................... 8. New PerX Partner Offers Computer, Electronics Discounts JourneyEd offers savings of up to 85% off software, computer hardware, and electronics. Schools get education discounts; you can, too! HSLDA members get an additional 5% off. Thousands of titles, more added each day. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5605 ..................................................................... 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': California Victory--What Does It Mean? On this week's program, Mike Farris and Jim Mason join Mike Smith to offer behind-the-scenes stories about the California homeschooling case, analysis of important issues, and a call to vigilance for the future. Find out why a second unfavorable ruling would have endangered homeschoolers everywhere and who supported homeschooling when it came under attack. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5596 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== October 6: The Standard, Hong Kong, China Homeschool Dad in Court Threat Over Cost of Picnic http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5599 October 2: The Westport Minuteman, Westport, Connecticut Homeschooling Pays Off for 12-Year-Old in College http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5600 October 2: Christianity Today Voice of Ariel in "The Little Mermaid" Now a Homeschooler http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5601 October 1: Shelby County Reporter, Shelby County, Alabama Homeschooling Beyond Home http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5602 October 1: The News-Review, Petoskey, Michigan Super Collider's Super Intern http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5603 September 29: The Daily Journal, Ukiah, California Local Homeschooler Back to Own Classroom http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5604 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Homeschool Reporting Online ====================================================================== Homeschool Reporting Online is designed to automate the record keeping needs of home educating families and umbrella schools. For more information visit: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1569 ====================================================================== The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, Virginia 20134 Phone: (540) 338-5600 Fax: (540) 338-2733 Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- How To Subscribe: - Subscribe to the HSLDA E-lert Service at our website: https://secure.hslda.org/hslda/elert/account.asp?Process=Subscribe - Or send an email with name and complete mailing address to: subscribe@hslda.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscription Information: - You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: ##ToAddress## - To unsubscribe from the HSLDA E-lert Service send an email from the email address you want to unsubscribe to: unsubscribe@hslda.org - To change your email address or make other changes to your subscription, visit the HSLDA E-lert Service account web page at: https://secure.hslda.org/hslda/elert/account.asp ---------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. ====================================================================== | |
