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| Date: From: Subject: | 11/24/2009 4:27:24 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Homeschoolers Thrive at the Bees |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How long are you in for? Some families are facing what seems like a lifelong commitment to homeschooling, with children at both ends of the spectrum -- some graduating and some just reaching school age. If you're going to be "in" for a while, consider a lifetime membership with HSLDA. It's a good deal for families with more than 10 years of homeschooling ahead. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1936 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 November 24, 2009: 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Homeschoolers Thrive at the Bees 2. Important Vote Signals Victory for Homeschoolers 3. Prosecutor to Homeschoolers: No Compromise--You're Going to Jail! 4. Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online 5. Last Chance to Apply for PHC Journalism Scholarships 6. Student Art Contest Coming Soon 7. "Home School Heartbeat": Thanksgiving Proclamations from the Revolutionary War 8. Coming up on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Movies -- A Gift for Everyone! ]--------------------------------- Franklin Springs Family Media offers films that will inspire and entertain your family. The Five Films Gift Pack contains extraordinary movies you won't find at the local video store. Click the link below to watch the trailers and order today. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=192 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Homeschoolers Thrive at the Bees It is well-known that homeschoolers excel in competitions like the Scripps National Spelling Bee and the National Geographic Bee. Earlier this month, the finals of another competition--the National Bible Bee--were held. Patterned after the spelling and geography bees, the Bible bee encourages students to learn more about the Bible. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7261 ..................................................................... 2. New Hampshire: Important Vote Signals Victory for Homeschoolers Homeschoolers have reason to hope that the long-term effort by some state legislators to impose unnecessary, intrusive regulations has at last been thwarted. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7262 ..................................................................... 3. Prosecutor to Homeschoolers: No Compromise--You're Going to Jail! On trial again in Germany for homeschooling their children, the Dudeks are hoping to avoid jail time despite the threats of the state prosecutor. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7263 ..................................................................... 4. Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online Students are now able to register for the spring semester of Constitutional Law Online, taught by Michael Farris, chairman of Home School Legal Defense Association and chancellor of Patrick Henry College. Registration ends the first day of class, January 4, 2010. The course concludes June 7, 2010. If you've always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you're looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then this class is for you! This internet-based course follows Michael Farris' textbook, "Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens," and uses a computer-based audio CD-ROM to deliver the "classroom" lectures. Live chat-room discussions held every two weeks allow students to pose questions to Dr. Farris. To learn more and to register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5722 ..................................................................... 5. Last Chance to Apply for PHC Journalism Scholarships Patrick Henry College is offering scholarships for highly qualified applicants to the college's journalism major. These privately funded scholarships will make it more financially viable for talented, dedicated young people to take advantage of the unique education opportunities available to journalism students at PHC. The application deadline is December 1, 2009. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7080 ..................................................................... 6. Student Art Contest Coming Soon Themes and guidelines for HSLDA's 2010 student art contest have been posted. Original entries will be accepted beginning New Year's Day. Read more and download an entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7154 ..................................................................... 7. "Home School Heartbeat": Thanksgiving Proclamations from the Revolutionary War The Thanksgiving story doesn't end with the Pilgrims. During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress issued Thanksgiving proclamations to thank God for His blessings. Each of these blessings has a story behind it--and some of them may surprise you! On this week's program, host Mike Farris recounts these little-known stories from American history. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7264 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== November 24: StarNewsOnline.com, Wilmington, North Carolina Church Remodels House Family Thought it Could Never Live in Again http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7271 November 24: WorldNetDaily.com Achtung! Prosecutor Says Only Jail Deters Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7272 November 23: Examiner.com Victory for Homeschoolers Attributed to Grassroots Activism http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7270 November 19: Green Bay Press-Gazette, Green Bay, Wisconsin Homeschooled Students Get Ballroom Lessons http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7265 November 19: Burton Mail, Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom Homeschool Proposal Fury http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7266 November 19: Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana Homeschoolers Learn Teamwork, Fitness at Monon Center http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7267 November 17: RenewAmerica.com Palin Inspires Mom to Run for Congress http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7268 November 12: The View, Lapeer, Michigan Warriors Complete Second Season; Fall in Championship Game http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7269 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 8. Coming up on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Prepare your heart for the coming year with Zan Tyler! A new year can bring anticipation, excitement, and often some anxiety. In the rush of the season, it is easy for homeschooling moms to become overwhelmed by the task at hand. Scripture tells us to "walk in the light as He is in the light." How do we do that when we feel afraid or overwhelmed or worried about our children's future? How can God's word help when we feel inadequate in our roles as wives, mothers, and teachers? Join author, speaker, and homeschool mom Zan Tyler on Tuesday, December 1, at 9:00 p.m. (ET), as she relates God's promises, and addresses common concerns homeschooling mothers face with each new year. She reminds us that God's Word provides hope, encouragement, motivation, and comfort for every season. As you begin this coming year, Zan will share ways you can make a new commitment to learning and depending on God's Word. 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