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| Date: From: Subject: | 3/24/2009 4:33:39 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--District Claims Kids Better off in School |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Will your friends stand by you in trouble? They will if you're an HSLDA member and your homeschool is threatened. HSLDA is ready to stand by your side along with 80,000 other homeschool families. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1105 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nebraska, North Dakota, Washington or West Virginia, click on the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6116 ..................................................................... Topics for March 24, 2009: 1. District Claims It Can 'Take Better Care' of Kids at School 2. Official Questions Homeschooler During Portfolio Review 3. Homeschooling Thru High School: Motivation 4. Enroll in the National Bible Bee Now! 5. Join HSLDA for Free! (for Three Months) 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Courtship ---[ Family Movie Nights ]-------------------------------------------- Franklin Springs Family Media offers films that will inspire and entertain your family. Click the link below to watch the trailers and order today. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=148 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Illinois: District Claims It Can 'Take Better Care' of Kids at School After three months of harassment by the LaSalle County School District, a single mother is finally able to homeschool her sons in peace. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6293 ..................................................................... 2. Florida: Official Questions Homeschooler During Portfolio Review HSLDA helped a member family refute a school official's misguided comments and assert their right to determine the proper grade level of their son. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6294 ..................................................................... 3. Homeschooling Thru High School: Motivation "Are we done yet for this year?" may be the chorus your teens or even you are chanting! If so, then a dose of encouragement will help motivate you and your teens to finish strong. On our HSLDA High School Website there are practical books and timely articles on motivation for everyone in your homeschool program. Take advantage of these resources today. Encouragement for teens: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6295 Encouragement for moms and dads: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6296 ..................................................................... 4. Enroll in the National Bible Bee Now! Contestant enrollment for the 2009 National Bible Bee competition is now open. Many local Bible Bees are starting to fill up, so the Bible Bee headquarters is urging you to enroll as soon as possible! The deadline for enrolling in this year's inaugural competition is April 30, 2009. Locate a Bible Bee near you: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6265 ..................................................................... 5. Join HSLDA for Free! (for Three Months) HSLDA is offering a free trial membership for a limited time. Join by April 30, and approved applicants will be granted a free membership good through July 31, 2009. Of course, you will be able to renew for continued benefits after this trial membership period. If you are already a member, forward the link below to someone you think would like to "test drive" our services. Sign up for free trial membership: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6313 ..................................................................... 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Courtship On this week's programs, Mike Farris shares the principles of courtship that have guided him and his wife as they've raised their ten children. Find out why premature romance is dangerous and how you can prepare your children to save their hearts for the one they marry--no matter how young or old they are now! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6299 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== March 24: Knoxville News, Knoxville, Tennessee Curriculums Vary as Much as Families do When it Comes to Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6300 March 24: Knoxville News, Knoxville, Tennessee Homeschool Kids Seek More Opportunities http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6301 March 24: The Press-Register, Mobile, Alabama Bill Would Allow Homeschooled Students on School Teams, Bands http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6302 March 23: Huron Daily Tribune, Bad Axe, Michigan One Sweet Tour http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6303 March 23: Ahwatukee Foothills News, Phoenix, Arizona Volleyball: Steiner Homeschooled, but Shines for MP http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6304 March 23: SeattlePI.com Bill Targets Public Info About Wash. Homeschoolers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6305 March 23: Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Utah Economy Dents Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6306 March 22: The Durango Herald, Durango, Colorado Homeschooling an Attractive Option for Many Parents http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6307 March 22: Rapid City Journal, Rapid City, South Dakota Legal Concerns Postpone Homeschool Decision http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6308 March 22: The Tulsa World, Tulsa, Oklahoma Homeschool: A Quiet Revolution http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6309 March 19: Associated Press Homeschool Teachers Gathering in Jamestown http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6310 March 19: News-Leader, Springfield, Missouri Homeschool Play Has Elevated http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6311 March 18: OzarksFirst.com Homeschool Students Mingle at Hoops Tournament http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6312 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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