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| Date: From: Subject: | 4/14/2009 4:31:06 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--HSLDA Defends Family's Right to Homeschool |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Is customer service an art or a science? For us, good customer service is both an art and a science -it should appeal to our members and be effective. Consider what our members say about us: We're thankful for the support HSLDA membership provides us. We'd never homeschool without them. We highly recommend HSLDA to all homeschoolers. - North Tonawanda, NY I cannot imagine our homeschool journey without HSLDA's strong leadership, protection, and guidance. God bless HSLDA! - Alta Loma, California More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1940 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- HSLDA's Weekly Update--HSLDA Defends Family's Right to Homeschool Legislative Update If you live in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas, 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 April 14, 2009: 1. HSLDA Defends Family's Right to Homeschool 2. School District Filed Truancy Charges for Illness 3. Officials Drop Truancy Charges to Avoid Jury Trial 4. Volunteer Service Legislation and Homeschool Freedom 5. Join HSLDA for Free! 6. New Mother's Day Gift Sets 7. Enroll in the National Bible Bee Now! 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': Teaching a Struggling Reader ---[ PENDRAGON: New Christian Epic ]---------------------------------- PENDRAGON: An epic feature film produced by two homeschool families! Filmed in five states with a crew of five hundred volunteers, it is the first independent Christian film of its kind. With riveting action, stunning visuals, and a powerful score, Pendragon's message of faith and vision is sure to inspire your family. View the trailer at the link below. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=152 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Vermont: HSLDA Defends Family's Right to Homeschool HSLDA won a series of hearings with state officials to defend one family's right to homeschool their son. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6402 ..................................................................... 2. Texas: School District Filed Truancy Charges for Illness When a Texas family withdrew their daughter from public school for health reasons, their ordeal lasted for three months before HSLDA attorneys could get truancy charges dismissed. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6403 ..................................................................... 3. Michigan: Officials Drop Truancy Charges to Avoid Jury Trial After an HSLDA-associated local attorney requested a jury trial for a family charged with truancy, a Michigan school attendance officer withdrew the charges. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6404 ..................................................................... 4. Volunteer Service Legislation and Homeschool Freedom HSLDA has reviewed H.R. 1388, and there is nothing in the bill as passed by both the House and Senate that would threaten the freedom of homeschool families. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6405 ..................................................................... 5. Join HSLDA for Free! 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. Join now: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6374 ..................................................................... 6. New Mother's Day Gift Sets Wondering what to get Mom this year? The Home School Foundation is offering its new Family Favorites cookbook combined with one of two beautiful apron options in special Mother's Day gift sets. Supplies are limited. Order today! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6406 ..................................................................... 7. 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 ..................................................................... 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': Teaching a Struggling Reader How do you know when your child's struggle with reading is serious enough to need help? What can you do to encourage him? Is homeschooling the best choice for a struggling child? HSLDA Special Needs Coordinator Faith Berens joins Mike Smith to answer these questions and provide encouragement for parents of struggling readers. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6407 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== April 14: The Press, Christchurch, New Zealand Teen Knows About Growth Spurts http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6408 April 13: The Tribune, Ironton, Ohio Homeschooled Students Share Book Project http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6409 April 11: The Christian Post, Washington, D.C. N.D. Lawmakers Allow Parents With High School Diploma to Homeschool http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6410 April 9: Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Homeschool Production April 16-18 http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6411 April 7: KTRK-TV Channel 13, Houston, Texas School for Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6412 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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