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| Date: From: Subject: | 9/1/2009 4:33:58 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Outstanding Results on National Tests |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Have you ever yelled into the wind, only to hear the sound of your voice blown back at you? It's hard to be heard in the midst of a storm. Trying to influence federal legislation is much like yelling to be heard while standing in a fierce wind. Yet when 80,000 voices join together, they become a powerful force that cannot be drowned out. Join HSLDA to be heard above the tempests that threaten homeschool freedoms. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1939 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey or Wisconsin, 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 September 1, 2009: 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Outstanding Results on National Tests 2. Homeschoolers Beat National Average on ACT 3. At First, Family Denied Health Insurance Coverage 4. El Hogar Educador Conference a Great Success 5. College Christian Study Groups Highlight Cultural Impact 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Dual Enrollment--The Classroom Option 7. Next week on HSLDA @home e-vents ---[ Homeschool Buyers Co-op ]---------------------------------------- School districts get volume discounts. Why not homeschoolers? Check out great discounts like these from the world's largest purchasing cooperative for homeschoolers: Explode the Code O nline (50%), Meet the Masters (50%), My Access! Homeschool (50%). Those and more are available at the link below. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=176 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Outstanding Results on National Tests Rapidly growing in numbers, homeschoolers once again show they excel academically. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6892 ..................................................................... 2. Homeschoolers Beat National Average on ACT Recently, ACT published its results for 2009. On a scale of 1-36, homeschoolers scored an average of 22.5, which beat the national average of 21.1. "This is a remarkable achievement and shows that homeschool parents are successfully preparing their children for college," said Michael Smith, president of Homeschool Legal Defense Association. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6893 ..................................................................... 3. Florida: At First, Family Denied Health Insurance Coverage A member family asked HSLDA for assistance when the husband's employer denied health insurance coverage to their homeschooled high school son. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6894 ..................................................................... 4. Mexico: El Hogar Educador Conference a Great Success Homeschooling continues to expand in Mexico as evidenced by the growth in attendance and support of the annual El Hogar Educador conference. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6895 ..................................................................... 5. College Christian Study Groups Highlight Cultural Impact Inspired by the example of William Wilberforce, Christian Study Groups at Patrick Henry College this fall semester will focus on the nitty-gritty of culture-changing. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6896 ..................................................................... 6. 'Home School Heartbeat': Dual Enrollment--The Classroom Option Homeschooling today can involve higher education experience before your student ever graduates! This week, homeschool graduates and one of HSLDA's high school coordinators share the pros and cons of dual enrollment options. Learn how to make dual enrollment a positive way for your homeschooled high schooler to learn and grow! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6897 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== September 1: CNSNews.com Homeschoolers Top National Average on ACT http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6899 September 1: BaldwinCountyNow.com Homeschooled Children to Get Artistic Opportunity http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6900 August 31: The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana Homeschoolers can Join School Teams http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6901 August 27: The Christian Post Average ACT Score of Homeschoolers Beats National Average http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6898 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... Next week on HSLDA @home e-vents On Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00 p.m (ET), join Dr. James Stobaugh for help with planning your students' high school program. Dr. Stobaugh recognizes that this challenge can be daunting--the problem is not a shortage of choices, but rather an over-abundance of good choices! Dr. Stobaugh explains how you can craft an educational curriculum that will make the high school years fruitful and productive for your students. After counseling thousands of homeschooling families over the past 23 years, HSLDA attorney Chris Klicka, homeschooling father of seven children, gives down-to-earth encouragement to stay the course. On Wednesday, September 9, at 2:00 p.m. (ET), get practical solutions to common homeschooling problems regarding issues like sports, finances, unsupportive spouses, and special needs students. After Chris tackles these issues, you'll walk away from this session renewed and refreshed! If you are a home educator in Massachusetts, you'll want to join HSLDA attorney Mike Donnelly in his helpful webinar, "How to Homeschool in Massachusetts" on Friday, September 11 at 3:00 p.m. (ET). Mike will address state-specific questions regarding homeschooling your children in Massachusetts. Don't miss this members-only e-vent! Pull up a chair to your computer--and bring your questions for a special Q&A session. This week's webinars are sure to provide information and inspiration for your homeschool adventure! Space is limited for these e-vents, so register today! For more information, or to register, go to http://www.hslda.org/athome . FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Online College Network ====================================================================== Can colleges find your homeschooler? HSLDA and HSF Friends of Home Schooling has joined with www.OnlineCollegeNetwork.com to offer free help. Online College Network (OCN) was created to help college-bound students gain exposure based on their performance. 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