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| Date: From: Subject: | 12/15/2009 4:37:00 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Washington Times Op-ed: Socialization not a Problem |
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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 Hampshire or New Jersey, 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 December 15, 2009: 1. Washington Times Op-ed: Socialization not a Problem 2. Criminal Background Checks Part of Proposed Draconian Law 3. East Providence Guarantees "Heads Up" for Policy Changes 4. Homeschooling Thru High School: Gift of Prayer 5. Cookbook Holiday Order Deadline Approaching 6. Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online 7. Student Art Contest Coming January 1 8. Two Weeks Left for Short Story Entries 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Homeschooling through Illness and Disability 10. 'Tis the Season...to Prepare Your High Schooler with HSLDA's @home e-vents! ---[ Vision Forum 20-50% Off Storewide Special ]---------------------- Save 20%-50% storewide! For three days only, take 20%-50% off everything at VisionForum.com. Plus, pay only $5 flat-rate shipping on every qualifying order. Enjoy special pricing on family books, toys, movies, CDs, and much more. Now is the time to stock up on great gifts for your entire family! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=196 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Socialization not a Problem One of the most persistent criticisms of homeschooling is the accusation that homeschoolers will not be able to fully participate in society because they lack "socialization." Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7357 ..................................................................... 2. United Kingdom: Criminal Background Checks Part of Proposed Draconian Law A bill proposed by the British government and now making its way through parliament would impose the most burdensome and intrusive regulation on homeschooling in the English-speaking world. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7358 ..................................................................... 3. Rhode Island: East Providence Guarantees "Heads Up" for Policy Changes East Providence recently became the first town in Rhode Island to adopt a written policy guaranteeing that homeschoolers will be notified before changes to the policy are considered. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7359 ..................................................................... 4. Homeschooling Thru High School: Gift of Prayer Looking for last minute Christmas gift ideas for your spouse or your teen? The best gift of all may be the gift of prayer or a book to encourage a more abundant prayer life. We wish to offer a few suggestions to consider: > "The Only Necessary Thing" by Henri Nouwen > "The Power of the Praying Teen" by Stormie Omartian > "The Prayer that Changes Everything" by Stormie Omartian > "Prayer" by Richard Foster > "Letters to Malcolm" by C. S. Lewis > "Experiencing Prayer with Jesus" by Henry & Norman Blackaby > "Praying God's Word Gift Set" by Beth Moore > "Breakthrough Intercessory Prayer Ministry," prays for your request for a 21-day period. Read more about this resource at their website, http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7360 . ..................................................................... 5. Cookbook Holiday Order Deadline Approaching Are you considering buying a homeschool cookbook for yourself or as a gift to a homeschooling widow or single parent? Orders must be placed by this Friday, December 18, if you want to receive your cookbook in time for Christmas. Also, for a limited time, if you order two or more cookbooks you will receive $5 off each one! All profits from the cookbook go to the Foundation's Compassion Fund. To purchase or donate a cookbook: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7361 ..................................................................... 6. 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 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 ..................................................................... 7. Student Art Contest Coming January 1 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 ..................................................................... 8. Two Weeks Left for Short Story Entries Writers are the unacknowledged legislators of mankind, and Patrick Henry College is once again inviting young writers to answer that call--more specifically, A Call to Pens. The college's second annual short story competition for students ages 12-18 invites aspiring young writers to pen original works of fiction that thoughtfully reflect a Christian perspective. Several cash prizes will be awarded to top writers in each division. The entry deadline is December 30, 2009. For entry information or to learn more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7362 ..................................................................... 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Homeschooling through Illness and Disability Homeschooling can be challenging for a parent who has a disability or chronic illness, but with realistic expectations and a little encouragement, it can be done! On this week's program, find out how to make accommodations in your homeschooling and family routines or encourage a parent with a disability. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7363 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== December 13: Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Hattiesburg Homeschool Athletes Enjoy Competing http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7364 December 12: WCCB-TV, Charlotte, North Carolina Local Student Gets Big Surprise http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7365 December 11: Prattsville Progress, Prattsville, Alabama Educational Co-op Serves Homeschoolers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7370 December 10: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia Sisters Strive to Break Homeschool Stereotypes http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7366 December 7: University of Arkansas Fort Smith Metro Homeschool Tops Frontier Trails http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7368 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 10. 'Tis the Season...to Prepare Your High Schooler with HSLDA's @home e-vents! The Christmas season is a wonderful time to relax and make memories with loved ones. As students take a well-deserved break, the holidays can also be a perfect time for high schoolers to consider future plans. If you have students in high school, HSLDA's @home e-vent archived recordings could be the helpful resource you've been looking for! Several of our past speakers offer practical, timely information to smooth out the graduation-to-college transition. For homeschoolers just embarking on the high school years, you'll find great advice and guidance in Dr. James Stobaugh's "Designing a High School Program." Also, Dr. Stobaugh's "SAT Preparation for Christian Students: A Parent's Guide" explains study strategies to help your student prepare to do his very best. In "The College Admissions Process: The Homeschooled Student's Guide," HSLDA's high school coordinators Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer bring clarity and a practical approach to what can seem like an otherwise daunting task. For whatever path your high schooler may travel, HSLDA's @home e-vents can help make the journey a success. Enjoy the season as you prepare for the years to come! Visit us at http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7369 for a complete listing of past e-vents now available at your convenience. ARCHIVE TIP: While the archive search page defaults to displaying only the five most recent recordings, the entire archive may be searched by date, keyword, or both. To search all recorded webinars by keyword only, clear the date search fields by deleting the dates in the boxes under "After" and "Before." Then, enter a topic, search term, or speaker name in the "Keyword" box. When you're done, click "Go" to activate the search. 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