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| Date: From: Subject: | 10/19/2010 4:28:21 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Homeschoolers Want Partnership, not Confrontation |
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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 19, 2010: 1. Homeschoolers Want Partnership, not Confrontation 2. Student Essay Contest Accepting Entries 3. Regional Conference Features Mike Farris 4. Patrick Henry College Journalism Scholarship 5. Internet Commercial Video Contest Deadline Approaching 6. "Home School Heartbeat": Making Siblings Friends 7. Headline Mischaracterized Pastor's Position on Homeschooling 8. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Who Am I? ]------------------------------------------------------ Help your kids answer this question! A special from Apologia.com. Free shipping in the U.S., only through 10/21/10. Use coupon code WAI2010. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=272 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Finland: Homeschoolers Want Partnership, not Confrontation Suomen kotiopettajat, the Finnish Home Educators Association, is working to improve the atmosphere for homeschooling in Finland. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9467 ..................................................................... 2. 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 ..................................................................... 3. 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=9468 ..................................................................... 4. 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=9469 ..................................................................... 5. Internet Commercial Video Contest Deadline Approaching Entries for HSLDA's inaugural commercial video contest are being accepted through November 15. The purpose of this contest is to create a viable commercial for HSLDA. It is open to all age groups and offers significant prizes. For guidelines and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=8953 ..................................................................... 6. "Home School Heartbeat": Making Siblings Friends Most people probably assume that conflict among siblings is normal, but the Mally kids have a different perspective. Learn how to inculcate peace and friendship between brothers and sisters as Mike Smith interviews Sarah, Stephen, and Grace on this week's "Home School Heartbeat." Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9470 ..................................................................... 7. Headline Mischaracterized Pastor's Position on Homeschooling While we still strongly disagree with Pastor Tom Stein's assertion that government needs to increase regulation of home educators, the original headline of our response could have been misconstrued. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9482 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== October 18: TheTownTalk.com Bike Winner Gives Prize to Friend http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9471 October 18: The Daily Times, Maryville, Tennessee Homeschooling Grows: 600 Blount Students Get Education at Home http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9472 October 17: The Daily Times, Salisbury, Maryland Homeschooler's Newspaper Informs, Entertains http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9474 October 15: The Ridgewood News, Ridgewood, New Jersey Marathon Training is a Family Affair http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9475 October 13: The Index, Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri Homeschooled Students Adapt to College Living http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9476 October 13: The Post and Courier, Charleston, South Carolina Teen on Track to Win Highest Girl Scout Award by Planning Concert Series http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9477 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 8. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Home educating a special needs child brings unique challenges. If you find yourself wondering how to choose the right curriculum or what practical strategies you can use to help your child learn in spite of the disability he or she faces, join Faith Berens, one of HSLDA's special needs coordinators and a homeschooling mom of two, as she discusses "The Nuts and Bolts of Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner." http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9478 Mark Tuesday, October 26 @ 9 p. m. (ET) on your calendar, and come discover the real-life tools that can help your child learn! There's a whole different side of history just waiting to be told! In "Telling the Whole Story," http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9479 homeschooling mother and author Wanda Gibert will share insights on the educational and spiritual importance of studying African-American history. She'll also relate some exciting historical narratives of African-American patriots you may never have heard of before. Make sure to attend this e-vent on Thursday, October 28 @ 9 p. m. (ET), and learn how to incorporate African-American history into your homeschool curricula and present a holistic view of God's providential hand in history. If you're concerned or confused about homeschooling regulations in Wyoming, look no further! On Thursday, October 28 @ 2:00 p.m. (ET) HSLDA Staff Attorney Mike Donnelly will address the laws governing home education in Wyoming, and will be available to answer your questions about the legal requirements in your state. Don't miss out on "How to Homeschool in Wyoming" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9480 --sign up now for this members-only e-vent and gain valuable information about homeschooling in the Cowboy 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=9481 . 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