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| Date: From: Subject: | 9/22/2009 4:54:22 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Programs Suit Needs of Students |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Will your children's inheritance retain its value? If you pass on a legacy of freedom, your children and their children's children will thank you. But freedom is never secure; it must always be guarded. Membership with HSLDA is an investment in the future that can be passed on to future generations of families wanting to teach their children at home. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1944 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 22, 2009: 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Programs Suit Needs of Students 2. Call Now to Help Change Senate Health Care Bill 3. Sweden--the Next Germany for Homeschoolers? 4. Housing Authority Denies Homeschooling 5. District Demands Illegal Forms 6. Change in Certificate of Enrollment Form 7. Student Essay Contest Coming Soon 8. Bible Literacy Contest Welcomes More Homeschoolers 9. HSLDA 2009 Photo Contest Winners Announced 10. 'Home School Heartbeat': Wish Your Children Loved to Read? 11. Check out HSLDA @home e-vents Archives! ---[ Save 78% on the whole "Kit and Kaboodle" ]----------------------- Through September 25, 2009, enjoy incredible savings on 50 CDs to encourage and inspire your family. Save 78% on the "Kit and Kaboodle" CD Library, an audio collection packed with victorious vision and hope in Christ. Only $99! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=179 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Programs Suit Needs of Students Educators are admitting that parental involvement is the key to a child's educational success, even in a public school setting. Even President Obama in his recent mass broadcast to public school students in America sounded more like a parent than he did the president of the United States, as he encouraged each student to be conscientious in their attendance at school, their studies and their personal life. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6981 ..................................................................... 2. Call Now to Help Change Senate Health Care Bill The Senate Finance Committee will start marking up its version of the health care bill today. Urgent calls are needed to committee members asking that the creation of home visitation programs, in Subtitle I, be taken out of the bill. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6982 ..................................................................... 3. Sweden--the Next Germany for Homeschoolers? After battling authorities over the right to homeschool their 7-year-old son, a Swedish couple had their boy taken away by police just as they were about to leave the country. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6983 ..................................................................... 4. Oklahoma: Housing Authority Denies Homeschooling When housing authorities objected to a member family homeschooling in an apartment, Home School Legal Defense Association pointed out the family was merely exercising their rights under the state constitution. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6984 ..................................................................... 5. Indiana: District Demands Illegal Forms HSLDA contacted a Warrick County public school official after learning the district had mailed packets to homeschoolers making unlawful demands regarding "registration" and curriculum planning. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6985 ..................................................................... 6. Mississippi: Change in Certificate of Enrollment Form HSLDA has contacted the state Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement, pointing out that the new certificate of enrollment form deviates from state law and that it should be revised. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6986 ..................................................................... 7. Student Essay Contest Coming Soon HSLDA's 2009 student essay contest will begin accepting entries October 1. The contest is divided into three age groups, each with a corresponding theme. As always, cash prizes will be awarded and winning essays will be posted on our website. For contest guidelines and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6987 ..................................................................... 8. Bible Literacy Contest Welcomes More Homeschoolers Homeschooled students are invited to follow up their success this year by entering the 2010 Children's International Arts Festival sponsored by www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org. Even though the Bible literacy contest is open to all children ages 5-12, six of the eight winners in 2009 came from homeschool families. Writing and drawing entries are already being accepted for the seven dude-ranch vacation prizes that will be awarded next year. For more information and contest guidelines: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6988 ..................................................................... 9. HSLDA 2009 Photo Contest Winners Announced It is with great pleasure that we reveal the results of the 2009 HSLDA Photo Contest. Thank you for making it a great success--this year we received more than 500 entries. Proceeds from the contest benefit the Home School Foundation's Compassion Fund. To view the winners: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6989 ..................................................................... 10. 'Home School Heartbeat': Wish Your Children Loved to Read? Every homeschooling parent knows that reading is important. What you may not know is how to cultivate a love of reading and incorporate reading into your everyday routine. Author Richard Grant shares how to pick books for yourself and your children, how to set aside a daily reading time, and why telling bedtime stories can produce lasting rewards. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6990 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== September 22: TheChattanoogan.com Local Teen Authors Sign Books http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6991 September 21: The Enquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania No News is now Good News for a Local Legend http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6992 September 20: Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Homeschooling Group Makes Time for Student Socialization http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6993 September 19: The Flume, Fairplay, Colorado More on Homeschooling, Notice http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6994 September 18: FindingDulcinea.com How Much Should Government Regulate Homeschooling? http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6995 September 19: WorldNetDaily.com War on Homeschoolers Spreading? http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6996 September 16: Oxford Mail, Oxford, United Kingdom Homeschoolers Protest against Report http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6997 September 16: Carroll County Times, Westminster, Maryland Researcher Says Homeschoolers Perform Better than Average on Tests http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6998 September 15: The Evening Standard, London, United Kindgom Parents Protest over Tougher Restrictions on Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6999 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 11. Check out HSLDA @home e-vents Archives! Looking for encouraging, empowering information for your homeschool? If you could use helpful tips and advice from a Christian perspective, HSLDA's @home e-vents might be just what you're searching for! Our online seminars bring nationally recognized speakers--such as Jeff Myers, Zan Tyler, Scott Somerville, Steven Duvall, Diane Kummer, and Becky Cooke--right into the comfort of your own home. Some of our most popular webinar topics include "What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Homeschooling," "Classical Writing," "Teaching the Right-brained Child," "Getting Organized," "The College Admissions Process," "What Ticks Johnny Off," and "How to Homeschool Legally in Your State." If, like many homeschooling families, your everyday schedule tends to be busy and unpredictable, you may want to use our webinar archives to view these presentations. Just go to our homepage, www.hslda.org/athome, and click on "archives" at the top right of the page. 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