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| Date: From: Subject: | 4/29/2009 9:10:32 AM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--New Online Seminars Begin Next Week |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How many news articles did you read this morning over your oatmeal? We live in a world where concise information presented at the right time can make a big difference in the outcome of important legislative efforts. Yet it's tough to keep up with all the issues that affect you. HSLDA does this for you in the areas that affect your homeschool. Our emails and website enable you to take quick, decisive action. Please consider becoming a part of this team. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1923 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Alabama, Alaska, 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 28, 2009: 1. New Online Seminars Begin Next Week 2. The Washington Times--Military Policy Allows Enlistment 3. New Program Offers Help for the Early Years 4. Poetry Contest Coming in May 5. Last Chance to Join HSLDA for Free! 6. Ten Homeschooled Celebrities 7. PHC Scholarship Fund for Members Accepting Applications 8. Federal 'Hate Crime' Bill up for House Vote 9. Final Days to Enroll in the National Bible Bee! 10. 'Home School Heartbeat': Homeschooling Your Preschooler ---[ The Young Men Film Pack ]---------------------------------------- Three films to build character, vision, and practical skills. Visit the link below to watch film trailers and to learn more about these uplifting films. Special limited time price of just $44.95. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=154 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. New Online Seminars Begin Next Week New from HSLDA: homeschooling help right in the comfort of your home! Now you can get the tools and encouragement you need to enhance your homeschooling with a click of your mouse. HSLDA is excited to announce our new @home e-vents with sessions beginning next Monday, May 4. Come join us along with nationally known speaker Andrew Pudewa as we kick off a brand new homeschooling resource! Space is limited, so register today! Read more and register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6458 ..................................................................... 2. The Washington Times--Military Policy Allows Enlistment The accomplishments of Marine Corps enlistee Steven D. Brewer illustrate the success homeschool graduates have achieved in military service. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6440 ..................................................................... 3. New Program Offers Help for the Early Years Are you just starting out on your homeschooling journey? Are you a veteran homeschooler who still has questions about how to navigate the elementary and middle school years? HSLDA's new program, The Early Years: Homeschooling Preschool thru Middle School is here to help you. Visit the website: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6441 Get the monthly email newsletter: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6442 ..................................................................... 4. Poetry Contest Coming in May HSLDA's 2009 student poetry contest will begin accepting entries May 1. There are three categories divided by age, each with its own theme. Entries must follow a specific form. As in the past, winners will be awarded cash prizes and will have their poems published on HSLDA's website. For contest guidelines and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6444 ..................................................................... 5. Last Chance to Join HSLDA for Free! There's not much time left to join HSLDA--for free--and help secure your right to homeschool. Applications must be completed online by Thursday, April 30. 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=6457 ..................................................................... 6. Ten Homeschooled Celebrities Mental Floss recounts the home education of Agatha Christie, Woodrow Wilson, Robert Frost and others. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6443 ..................................................................... 7. PHC Scholarship Fund for Members Accepting Applications If you are going to be attending Patrick Henry College as a freshman student in the fall of 2009, are part of an HSLDA member family, have a high school record of outstanding academic achievement and community service, and need financial assistance, you are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Applications are being accepted until May 15. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6121 ..................................................................... 8. Federal 'Hate Crime' Bill up for House Vote H.R. 1913, which would make certain motivations for injuring another person a federal hate crime, has passed out of committee and is scheduled for a vote by the full U.S. House of Representatives tomorrow, April 29. A description of the bill and information about it can be found on HSLDA's federal legislation webpage. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6435 ..................................................................... 9. Final Days to Enroll in the National Bible Bee! The deadline for contestant enrollment for the 2009 National Bible Bee competition is April 30. Act now if you want your student to compete for prizes in this inaugural event. Locate a Bible Bee near you: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6445 ..................................................................... 10. 'Home School Heartbeat': Homeschooling Your Preschooler Author, teacher, and mom of 12 Barbara Curtis joins Mike Smith this week to talk about how to encourage your preschool child to develop a life-long love of learning. Find out how to develop your child's potentials for independence, order, concentration, and self-control by creating an environment in which your child can learn successfully. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6446 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== April 27: Access North Georgia State Birding Contest Draws Flocks of Young Birders http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6447 April 27: Houston Chronicle, Houston, Texas Homeschool Interest Grows in Hard Times http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6448 April 26: Beaumont Enterprise, Beaumont, Texas More Parents Choose to Homeschool Citing Values and Flexibility http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6449 April 24: Prattville Progress, Prattville, Alabama Autism Can't Keep Teenager Down http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6450 April 23: Western Leader, Auckland, New Zealand Homeschool Family Learn Together http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6451 April 22: The Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Indiana Homeschooling With Other Families http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6453 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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