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| Date: From: Subject: | 8/10/2010 4:20:06 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Over 30 States Adopt National Education Standards |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> For as little as 33 cents a day... There's not much you can get for 33 cents a day. Why not put your money toward peace of mind for yourself, your family, and their future? More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1110 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Illinois, Massachusetts, or Michigan, 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 August 10, 2010: 1. Over 30 States Adopt National Education Standards 2. Conference Encourages Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish Homeschoolers 3. State Corrects Q&A at HSLDA Request 4. Extra Form Unauthorized 5. Parental Rights: The First Goal Is Within Sight 6. Widows Fund Accepting Applications 7. Video Contest: Vote for Your Favorite 8. "Home School Heartbeat": How to Help Your Helpmate 9. Next week on HSLDA's @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 Online (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=254 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Update: Over 30 States Adopt National Education Standards Over the past several months, states have been steadily adopting the national education standards that the National Governor's Association released, making them eligible for additional federal funds. HSLDA considers this an alarming trend. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8848 ..................................................................... 2. Conference Encourages Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish Homeschoolers Last month, an international homeschooling conference held in Telemark, Norway allowed the presidents of three Nordic homeschool associations to meet for the first time. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8849 ..................................................................... 3. Wisconsin: State Corrects Q&A at HSLDA Request After HSLDA insisted, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction agreed to change online information that could have prompted spurious complaints against homeschooling families. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8850 ..................................................................... 4. Georgia: Extra Form Unauthorized As the beginning of the school year approaches, HSLDA members should be wary of local public school officials asking them to complete and submit unauthorized forms. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8851 ..................................................................... 5. Parental Rights: The First Goal Is Within Sight The Parental Rights Amendment is poised to push past its first hurdle: Passage in the U.S. House of Representatives early in the next session of Congress. But to achieve this, the movement needs to double its public support by Election Day. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8866 ..................................................................... 6. Home School Foundation: Widows Fund Accepting Applications Do you know a widow or widower in need? The Home School Foundation's Widows Fund is now accepting fall applications through October 1. The Widows Fund enables widows/widowers to continue homeschooling by helping them with the cost of curriculum and other needs. Recognizing the unique challenges and often bleak financial circumstances that widows and widowers face, this fund offers HSLDA membership, curriculum scholarships, and emergency help so that dedicated widows/widowers can continue to direct their children's education at home. Find out more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8852 ..................................................................... 7. Video Contest: Vote for Your Favorite HSLDA is excited to announce our video contest online vote! This is the first year we've included a video competition in our lineup of student contests, and we are thrilled by the response! The entries have been judged by our panel of critics, and their top selections are now online--ready for your vote. Please select only one favorite per category. The top video in each category will be awarded $250! Online voting ends August 13 at midnight. Vote now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8829 ..................................................................... 8. "Home School Heartbeat": How to Help Your Helpmate Dads often fully support homeschooling but find it more difficult to help out on a daily basis. How can you pitch in to assist your wife with the activities involved? This week on "Home School Heartbeat," host Mike Farris discusses practical ways to bring balance to the homeschool household. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8853 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== August 9: The News & Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina Homeschools Multiply in N.C. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8854 August 8: The Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, South Carolina Homeschooled Students Have Opportunity to Run with Cougars http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8859 August 7: Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, North Carolina Some Families Take on Role of Teacher http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8855 August 6: OneNewsNow.com Legal Battle Involving Homeschooler Escalates http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8856 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 9. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... You know you need to let the children be more involved in helping at home, for training them in character and in practical skills, and for your sanity! But where do you begin? Find the answers in "Getting Kids to Help at Home"! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8860 HSLDA's Early Years Coordinator Vicki Bentley offers tips, advice, and encouragement you need to help your kids learn life lessons and save your sanity on Tuesday, August 17, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET). Have you asked yourself the question "How Can I Afford to Keep Homeschooling with a Reduced Family Income?" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8861 If so, be sure to join HSLDA President Mike Smith on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET). Learn real-life strategies for meeting your income needs and the legal implications of a double-income household for your homeschool program, along with practical suggestions to help your family continue homeschooling through these hard times! For our members in South Carolina we have a special e-vent on Tuesday, August 17, @ 10:00 a.m. (ET). In "Home Instruction in South Carolina" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8862 HSLDA Senior Counsel Dewitt (Dee) Black will explain what you need to do to get started with your home study program. Dee will clarify what information must be maintained and reported to public school officials and will address particular trouble spots in the Palmetto State. Don't miss these exciting e-vents! Sign up now to reserve your "seat"! To register, go to http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8863 . If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - The Lamb Company ====================================================================== Free shipping/packaging/handling (10% savings) on full custom-designed or non-customized curriculum purchased. 15% discount on The L. A. M. B. 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