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| Date: From: Subject: | 5/5/2009 4:22:55 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Homeschoolers Flood Capitol, 'Change Law' |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Remember the last time you wrote a term paper? Research can be grueling-digging through archives, wading through articles, conducting interviews. But if it's related to homeschooling, you can relax a little. There's a good chance that you'll find what you're looking for in HSLDA's bimonthly Home School Court Report. Providing in-depth, insightful articles on much of what affects the world of homeschoolers, the Court Report is a must-read for the serious homeschooler. This publication is provided free to each HSLDA member. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1933 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Alabama, Alaska, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas, or Washington, 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 May 5, 2009: 1. Homeschoolers Flood Capitol, 'Change Law' with Voice Vote! 2. Legislature Closes--The Good Die with the Bad 3. Victory for Homeschool Freedom Bill 4. Social Worker Attempts to Monitor Homeschooling 5. Bad Homeschool Bill Defeated 6. Next Week on HSLDA @home E-vents 7. Poetry Contest Now Accepting Entries 8. Bible Bee Enrollment Deadline Extended 9. Call for Parent to Parent Submissions 10. Project Manager Position Open 11. 'Home School Heartbeat': A Mother's Day Message 12. GenJ: College Scholarships Available ---[ Highly Effective Math Practice That Kids Really Love ]----------- The award-winning Quarter Mile programs are extremely effective because they motivate students to do an incredible amount of math practice in a short period of time with very focused topics. Get $5 off for a limited time. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=156 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Vermont: Homeschoolers Flood Capitol, 'Change Law' with Voice Vote! As part of a rally at the state capitol, hundreds of homeschoolers urged legislators to consider revising Vermont's onerous home education reporting laws. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6474 ..................................................................... 2. West Virginia: Legislature Closes--The Good Die with the Bad When the dust settled at the end of this year's legislature, freedom was safe, but no new ground was won. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6475 ..................................................................... 3. Idaho: Victory for Homeschool Freedom Bill The passage of Senate Bill 1017 represents a significant victory for homeschool freedom. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6476 ..................................................................... 4. Alabama: Social Worker Attempts to Monitor Homeschooling HSLDA protected a member family from unwanted intrusion into the lives of their homeschooled children by a social worker. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6477 ..................................................................... 5. Arkansas: Bad Homeschool Bill Defeated HSLDA helped defeat a bill that would have required parents to obtain the permission from a school district committee in order to begin homeschooling a child enrolled in public school. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6478 ..................................................................... 6. Next Week on HSLDA @home E-vents Join us May 12 as David and Shirley Quine share three principles which are central to a biblical worldview education and discuss how to evaluate educational material from a foundation of faith. Later in the week HSLDA Special Needs Coordinator Dianne Craft will help you understand the "right-brain" child and how these wonderful children learn and store information differently than the average auditory learner. Come and join us as we continue to bring you exciting and informative homeschooling help right in the comfort of your home! For a list of upcoming e-vents: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6491 ..................................................................... 7. Poetry Contest Now Accepting Entries HSLDA's 2009 student poetry contest is accepting entries through June 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 ..................................................................... 8. Bible Bee Enrollment Deadline Extended Due to the overwhelming nationwide response to the 2009 National Bible Bee, the deadline for enrolling in this year's inaugural competition has been extended to May 15, 2009. Bible Bee Headquarters reports that 10,000 contestants have already enrolled and that hundreds of contestants are signing up each day! Sign up for a Bible Bee near you: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6479 ..................................................................... 9. 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 topic for the July/August 2009 issue is "Using sports and games in teaching." Send us a brief submission of 150 words or less 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. Submissions may be edited for space. ..................................................................... 10. Project Manager Position Open Applications are being accepted for someone to manage joint projects between HSLDA and Patrick Henry College. The ideal candidate will have a heart for homeschooling, a desire to facilitate high achievement, and the ability to create and implement a business plan. The project manager will report directly to Michael Farris. Salary depends on experience. A "retired" homeschooling mom might be ideal for this position. A college degree is desired. Work for this position must be conducted onsite in Purcellville, VA, and telecommuting is not an option. Please email your cover letter and resume to Rachel Kozlowski in the office of Michael Farris at rachel@hslda.org. ..................................................................... 11. 'Home School Heartbeat': A Mother's Day Message What will your children treasure doing with you? Does all the love and effort you pour into your family really have a lasting impact? On this special Mother's Day program, Mike Farris is joined by several homeschooled students and graduates of various ages who share special thoughts about their moms. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6480 ..................................................................... 12. GenJ: College Scholarships Available Do you have a high school student who is thinking about attending college? It's never too early to start looking for scholarships! Generation Joshua's Benjamin Rush Awards Program offers college scholarships and other awards while training teens to be politically active in their communities. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6481 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== May 4: WZTV Fox 17, Nashville, Tennessee Bill to Give Equal Weight to Homeschool Diplomas http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6482 May 1: Calgary Herald, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Calgary Teen Ready to Carry Olympic Torch http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6483 May 1: The Telegraph, London, United Kingdom Mother Stopped from Homeschooling Handicapped Daughter http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6484 April 30: Patriot-News, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Homeschool: Resources and Networks Expand http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6485 April 30: WorldNetDaily.com Dance Troupe to Show Homeschoolers Normal http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6486 April 29: Beaumont Enterprise, Beaumont, Texas Homeschooling His Son the Choice of Lumberton School District Trustee http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6487 April 29: Associated Press Clash Brewing over Global Rights of Child Pact http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6488 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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