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| Date: From: Subject: | 11/18/2008 4:16:23 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--HSLDA Seeks Asylum for Homeschool Family |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> What do you look like when you get out of bed? It's hard to look our best all the time. HSLDA works to present homeschooling in an engaging, dynamic, and informative light to the public news media. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1104 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for November 18, 2008: 1. HSLDA Files Asylum Application for German Homeschool Family 2. Judge Returns Custody of Children, But Orders Them into Public School 3. Tuition-Based Driver Education Adopted 4. Homeschooling Expands "Down Under" 5. Introducing the Bible Bee 6. New Homeschool Cookbook Available 7. HSLDA 25th Anniversary: Honoring Support Groups 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': The Storyteller Within--Homeschooled Fiction Writers ---[ Save 20% in the Beautiful Girlhood catalog! ]-------------------- From now through November 22, 2008, save 20% on every book, doll, dress, toy, film, CD, and more in the Vision Forum Beautiful Girlhood catalog! Providing inspiration and good, old-fashioned fun, these resources will encourage your daughters in their feminine pursuits. As a special bonus, enjoy free ground shipping throughout this sale! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=128 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. HSLDA Files Asylum Application for German Homeschool Family Home School Legal Defense Association is supporting a first-of-its kind application for political asylum by a German homeschooling family. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5811 ..................................................................... 2. Germany: Judge Returns Custody of Children, But Orders Them Into Public School Johannes and Cornelia Gorber were overjoyed when a judge restored custody of their children, who were removed from the family home in January. The German homeschoolers were troubled, however, by the judge's additional requirements. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5812 ..................................................................... 3. Delaware: Tuition-Based Driver Education Adopted A change in administrative regulations means that homeschooled students will now be charged tuition for driver education. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5813 ..................................................................... 4. Australia: Homeschooling Expands "Down Under" Home education is flourishing in Australia as homeschooled graduates succeed in college and the workplace. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5814 ..................................................................... 5. Introducing the Bible Bee The Shelby Kennedy Foundation is excited to introduce the first-of-its-kind annual National Bible Bee, a motivating Bible memory competition for children and youth ages 7 to 18. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5815 ..................................................................... 6. New Homeschool Cookbook Available Filled with over 300 mouth-watering recipes, hints, and insights from homeschooling cooks of all ages, this colorful cookbook will brighten your kitchen and delight your family for years to come. You can purchase the cookbook yourself or donate one to a homeschooling widow the Home School Foundation assists. To learn more and to order: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5816 ..................................................................... 7. HSLDA 25th Anniversary: Honoring Support Groups Help us celebrate 25 years of service to the homeschooling community and earn a chance to win. Submit a picture of a group activity with a description of no more than 100 words explaining why your support group is the best. One group will win an all-expenses-paid pizza party (up to $225). Deadline is December 31. For contest details: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4622 ..................................................................... 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': The Storyteller Within--Homeschooled Fiction Writers Is your student an author-in-the-making? This week, several homeschool graduates and a best-selling author join Mike Smith to discuss the advantages and challenges of being a homeschooled writer--and what resources and opportunities could make a difference to your child's writing. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5817 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== November 17: WorldNetDaily.com Homeschoolers Seek Asylum from Nazi-Era Law http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5818 November 15: New American Media, Fontana, California Home Sweet School http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5819 November 13: KOTV News 6, Tulsa, Oklahoma Homegrown Talent Aims For Championship http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5820 November 12: The Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minnesota Homeschoolers Benefit from "Supportive Community" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5821 November 12: The Gulf News, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Homeschooling Gaining Popularity in Abu Dhabi http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5822 November 11: The Gainesville Times, Gainesville, Florida More Area Families Try Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5823 November 10: KNHL-TV Channel 8, Honolulu, Hawaii Local Family Suggests Ways to Tough It Out http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5824 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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