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| Date: From: Subject: | 1/12/2010 4:15:52 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Parents Arrested for Failing to Register Homeschool |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Will your friends stand by you in trouble? They will if you're an HSLDA member and your homeschool is threatened. HSLDA is ready to stand by your side along with 80,000 other homeschool families. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1105 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---[ Science Shepherd--Taking the fear out of teaching science ]------ Developed for homeschoolers, by homeschoolers, Science Shepherd curriculum is easy to understand with high quality, full color pictures and graphics. It allows students to work completely independently, and no science background is necessary for the parent. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=200 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for January 12, 2010: 1. Parents Arrested for Failing to Register Homeschool 2. Compulsory School Attendance Age Expanded 3. "Now That We are Aware of Your Children's Status..." 4. The Harms of Homeschooling? Where Are the Premises? 5. Foundation Blesses Widows and Single Parents for Christmas 6. Call for Contrario Sensu Submissions 7. Call for Parent to Parent Submissions 8. Student Art Contest Accepting Entries 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Driver's Education at Home 10. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ..................................................................... 1. New York: Parents Arrested for Failing to Register Homeschool Richard and Margie Cressy, homeschool parents of four, were recently arrested for failing to report to local school district officials. HSLDA has agreed to take their case. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7475 ..................................................................... 2. Michigan: Compulsory School Attendance Age Expanded On January 4, 2010, Governor Jennifer Granholm signed into law House Bill 4787 which raises the Michigan compulsory school attendance age from 16 to 18. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7476 ..................................................................... 3. New Jersey: "Now that we are aware of your children's status..." When a public school superintendent requested a meeting with a member family to discuss their curriculum, we pointed out that the request ran counter to state law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7477 ..................................................................... 4. The Harms of Homeschooling? Where Are the Premises? Brian Ray of the National Home Education Research Institute draws on a variety of studies to refute recent criticisms of homeschooling by Georgetown Law professor Robin West. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7478 ..................................................................... 5. Foundation Blesses Widows and Single Parents for Christmas Every year around Christmas, the Home School Foundation sends gifts to the homeschooling widows and single parents we have helped over the past year to aid them in providing a joyful holiday for their families. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7479 ..................................................................... 6. "Court Report": Call for Contrario Sensu Submissions Do you enjoy telling stories about your children or homeschool? We are looking for humorous, warm anecdotes and true stories illustrating that homeschooling is the best educational alternative around. Submissions should be 150 words or less. All material printed in the "Court Report" will be credited, and the contributor will receive a $10 coupon good toward any HSLDA publication of his choice. Submissions may be edited for space. Please be aware that we cannot return photographs. Mail submissions to: Attn: Stories, HSLDA P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, VA 20134 Or email us (include "Stories" in the subject line) at ComDept@hslda.org . ..................................................................... 7. "Court Report": 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 Parent to Parent column in the "Court Report" provides opportunities for homeschooling parents to relay teaching tips, encouragement and advice. The March/April Parent to Parent topic is "Keep Going!" After months of homeschooling and the kids antsy with spring fever, some of us could use encouragement to continue teaching with our original momentum. Tell us how you "hang in there." Submissions should be 150 words or less and may be edited for space. Send us your submission by January 29, 2010. Mail to: HSLDA Attn: Parent to Parent P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, VA 20134 Or email us (include "Parent to Parent" in the subject line) at ComDept@hslda.org . ..................................................................... 8. Student Art Contest Accepting Entries Students have until February 1 to submit entries for HSLDA's 2010 art contest. Visit our contest webpage for guidelines and a list of cash prizes. Proceeds benefit the Home School Foundation's Special Needs Children's Fund. Read more and download an entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7154 ................................................................. 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Driver's Education at Home Is your teen aching to take on the open road? If so, it's time to explore driver's education programs. As this week's driver's education experts will explain, state driver's education isn't the only option. Due to advances in legislation and curriculum, you can teach your teen to drive, protecting his safety, his future, and your pocketbook. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7480 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== January 11: WorldNetDaily.com Democrat Assault on Homeschoolers Looming http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7481 January 10: Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida Homeschooling Soars in Central Florida http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7482 January 8: Times Union, Albany, New York Homeschooling Parents Fighting Back http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7483 January 8: The Independent, London, United Kingdom Homeschooled Math Prodigy Eyes Cambridge http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7484 January 7: LifeSiteNews.com New York Couple Arrested for Failure to Register Homeschoolers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7485 January 7: UpstateToday.com, Seneca, South Carolina Homeschooling, a Family in a Class of its Own http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7486 January 7: WorldNetDaily.com State Toys with Mandatory Tests for Homeschoolers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7487 January 7: CBN.com New Hampshire Restrictions on Homeschooling Up for Vote http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7488 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 10. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Do you have a teenager about to reach the legal age to drive? Has the vast array of options for driver's education brought you to a standstill? Don't let your confusion turn into frustration! You've taught them everything else; now teach them how to be safe on the road! Come and hear Wayne Tully, founder and CEO of National Driver Training, on Tuesday, January 19, at 9:00 p.m. (ET) for part one of a two part series detailing what parents need to know to help their children stay safe and drive well. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Wayne explain why parental involvement is crucial to producing safe drivers and how it can enhance the standards of driver's education coursework. Join us as he also explains how to pick a good program that will help you help your child succeed. 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