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| Date: From: Subject: | 10/12/2010 4:21:20 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Response to Outrageous Attack on Homeschooling |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How many news articles did you read this morning over your oatmeal? We live in a world where concise information presented at the right time can make a big difference in the outcome of important legislative efforts. Yet it's tough to keep up with all the issues that affect you. HSLDA does this for you in the areas that affect your homeschool. Our emails and website enable you to take quick, decisive action. Please consider becoming a part of this team. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1923 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 October 12, 2010: 1. Response to Outrageous Attack on Homeschooling 2. Government's Claws Dig Deeper in Johansson Case 3. Help Defend Liberty! 4. Radford Acknowledges "Parent" Includes Person In Charge of Child 5. Student Essay Contest Accepting Entries 6. Regional Conference Features Mike Farris 7. Patrick Henry College Journalism Scholarship 8. Internet Commercial Video Contest Open to All Ages 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Start the Song--Homeschool Choirs 10. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ..................................................................... 1. Indiana: Response to Outrageous Attack on Homeschooling In response to a newspaper column calling for increased regulation of home education, Home School Legal Defense Association pointed out that under current Indiana law homeschoolers are excelling both academically and socially. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9380 ..................................................................... 2. Sweden: Government's Claws Dig Deeper in Johansson Case Domenic Johansson remains in state custody following a Swedish judge's recent ruling, based in part because he was homeschooled. The family now looks to the European Court of Human Rights for justice. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9381 ..................................................................... 3. Generation Joshua: Help Defend Liberty! HSLDA wants you to join thousands of student and parent volunteers in action teams for pro-family, pro-homeschooling candidates across America. Our teams will campaign during the final four days of crucial congressional races around the country. Participation is free for Generation Joshua members; registration deadline is October 15. Sign up today! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9382 ..................................................................... 4. Virginia: Radford Acknowledges "Parent" Includes Person In Charge of Child A public school official demanded homeschool information from parents even though their son was living away from home with relatives. HSLDA persuaded him that neither he nor the parents had any compulsory attendance responsibility. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9383 ..................................................................... 5. Student Essay Contest Accepting Entries Have you ever thought about inventing something? Or how to define the "American Dream." Ever felt that Ebenezer Scrooge wasn't such a bad guy after all? If so, submit your ideas in essay form. You'll earn the chance to win prizes in one of three age groups. Submission deadline is November 1. For guidelines and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9384 ..................................................................... 6. Regional Conference Features Mike Farris Don't miss your chance to gain insight from one of homeschooling's foremost advocates at the Encouragement and Vision for Building a Family Legacy conference. Michael Farris, chairman of HSLDA, chancellor of Patrick Henry College and veteran homeschooling father, will deliver several seminars at the event, to be held November 5-6 at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant, S.C. For more information and to register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9385 ..................................................................... 7. Patrick Henry College Journalism Scholarship Do you consider yourself a talented young journalist? Then be sure to apply for a Patrick Henry College, four-year Samuel Adams Scholarship for Journalism. This year's application deadline is December 1, 2010. For more information or to apply: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9386 ..................................................................... 8. Internet Commercial Video Contest Open to All Ages HSLDA is excited to announce our inaugural commercial video contest! Entries are being accepted through November 15. The purpose of this contest is to create a viable commercial for HSLDA. This contest differs from our student competitions in two main ways. Participation is open to a wider range of entrants and the prizes are more significant. For guidelines and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8953 ..................................................................... 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Start the Song--Homeschool Choirs How can your child benefit from joining a choir? What if they don't have any outstanding musical ability? On this week's edition of "Home School Heartbeat," Mike Farris considers these questions with Dr. Steve McCollum as well as two homeschool moms who helped found homeschool choirs. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9387 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== October 10: The Record, Woodland Park, New Jersey A Homeschool for Young Athletes in North Jersey http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9388 October 7: News and Tribune, Jeffersonville, Indiana Running for Respect: Tommies Give Homeschooled Children a Chance to Compete in Organized Athletics http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9389 October 7: The Eagle-Tribune, Andover, Massachusetts Homeschooled Stars http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9390 October 7: Frederick News-Post, Frederick, Maryland Group Will Expand Homeschooled Sports http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9391 October 7: WorldNetDaily.com Judge Blasts Homeschool Family's Reunion Hopes http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9392 October 6: WVIR-TV Channel 29, Charlottesville, Virginia Community College Sees Increase in Homeschooled Students http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9393 October 6: The Covington News, Covington, Georgia 4-H'er McCord Says 4-H is about Friends http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9394 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 10. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Oh look, a squirrel! Struggling with a child who just can't seem to stay on task? On Tuesday, October 19, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET), certified nutritionist and HSLDA Special Needs Coordinator Dianne Craft will present a radically different perspective on dealing with your kids' attention and focus issues. Be sure to attend "Kids and Teenagers with Focus/Attention Issues: What's up? How to Really Help!" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9395 --you'll learn to identify the physical symptoms and find new ways to solve your child's attention problems. Parent-child relationships can be fraught with tension. Sometimes it's hard to know what to do or where to turn. In his e-vent "Parenting with Love and Leadership," http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9396 John Rosemond offers fun yet thought-provoking advice that will change the way you approach your family's relationships. On Wednesday, October 20 @ 9:00 p.m. (ET), you'll be equipped and inspired by this father, grandfather, author, and parenting expert. Fostering peace and respect in the home can be a challenge. Let Erin Brown Conroy help! Join her for the @home e-vent, "Tried and True Tips for a Peaceful Home and Connected Kids." http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9397 This webinar will cover everything from heart attitudes to a perspective on true intelligence to family communication. Be sure to attend Thursday, October 21 @ 9:00 p.m. (ET) and gain hands-on helps for parenting! If you are an HSLDA member in Rhode Island, join us for a free e-vent just for you! In "Understanding Rhode Island Homeschool Law," http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9398 HSLDA Staff Attorney Scott Woodruff will address homeschooling in the Ocean State while dealing with particular legal concerns and regulations. 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