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| Date: From: Subject: | 11/2/2010 4:28:03 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Colleges Must "Validate" High School Diplomas |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Can you look at the clouds and tell the direction of the wind? An interesting phenomenon of wind is that it can blow in multiple directions at the same time, at different heights from the ground. But usually there is a prevailing wind. HSLDA watches the gusts and monitors the prevailing trends of change in the legal climate of home education. So no matter which way the wind is blowing, we're there to protect your family. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1938 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 November 2, 2010: 1. Federal Rules Require Colleges to "Validate" High School Diplomas 2. Franklin-Williamson Regional Office Backs Off 3. Superintendent of Public Instruction Submits 2011 Bill Request 4. Give While You Shop: Clicks for Homeschooling 5. Internet Commercial Video Contest Deadline Approaching 6. A "Call to Pens" Short Story Contest 7. Parental Rights: Gospel Painting Promotes the Family 8. Farris Interview with Dobson Rescheduled 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Margin for Moms 10. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Guide to the Best Children's Literature ]------------------------ "Read for the Heart," your guide to the best children's literature. A special from Apologia.com. Free shipping in the U.S., only through 11/4/10. Use coupon code RFTH10. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=275 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Federal Rules Require Colleges to "Validate" High School Diplomas New federal student aid regulations aimed at determining the validity of high school diplomas will not affect homeschoolers as long as they identify themselves as being home-educated. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9555 ..................................................................... 2. Illinois: Franklin-Williamson Regional Office Backs Off A member asked for help after a regional public education office unlawfully demanded an interview in order to inspect the family's homeschool curriculum. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9556 ..................................................................... 3. Nevada: Superintendent of Public Instruction Submits 2011 Bill Request Changes sought to the Nevada public charter school law could negatively impact private homeschooling. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9557 ..................................................................... 4. Give While You Shop: Clicks for Homeschooling Here's a great way to help homeschoolers any time you shop online: purchase materials from a company that gives to the Home School Foundation. All you have to do is go to Clicks for Homeschooling and click on the link to the store of your choice. Then you shop just like normal, and the store gives a percentage of what you spend to the Foundation. The Foundation has Clicks affiliate agreements with dozens of retailers including Amazon.com, Answers in Genesis, Family Christian Stores, Rosetta Stone, Barnes and Noble, National Geographic, Staples, and many, many others. Shop now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9558 ..................................................................... 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. A "Call to Pens" Short Story Contest Take up your pens and prepare to write! Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce its third annual short story competition, A Call to Pens. Students ages 12-18 are invited to participate. Contest announcement: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9559 Contest guidelines: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9560 ..................................................................... 7. Parental Rights: Gospel Painting Promotes the Family The battle to preserve parental rights in America has inspired a new work of art. Painter Charles DeAntonio recently completed a Renaissance-style depiction of Mary, Joseph and Jesus fleeing King Herod's tyranny, a scene that symbolizes the current struggle to protect our children from unwarranted government intrusion. High-quality, limited-edition reproductions of "Rest on the Flight into Egypt" are available for purchase. Read more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9561 ..................................................................... 8. Farris Interview with Dobson Rescheduled Michael Farris' appearance with Dr. James Dobson for a Family Talk radio interview has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 10. Farris, chairman of HSLDA and president of Patrick Henry College, will discuss the dangers of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child, and why the United States must not ratify this treaty. For times and stations in your area: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9366 For more about the threat to parental rights: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9367 ..................................................................... 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Margin for Moms If you're feeling overworked and overwhelmed, you are not alone! Many homeschool mothers struggle with finding margin in their lives. Find out just what this "margin" is and how you can de-clutter your life as Mike Smith speaks with Carol Barnier on this week's "Home School Heartbeat." Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9562 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== October 28: The Daily Times, Farmington, New Mexico Untraditional Student-Athlete Dominates Triathlon Courses http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9563 October 27: WorldNetDaily.com $3,000 Fine Announced for Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9564 October 27: The News-Press, Fort Myers, Florida Homeschoolers Get Free Instruction at Annual Golf Course Outing http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9565 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 10. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... If you're wondering how to get your kids excited about the deeper meaning of Thanksgiving, or looking for some creative activity ideas, then make sure to attend our highly interactive e-vent "Grateful 'Arts" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9566 ! This e-vent with Kaylyn Carlson and Melissa Hudson will take place on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 @ 5:30 p.m. ET. Hear from two homeschool alumni as they share thoughts on giving thanks, discussion topics, and hands-on activities to enjoy with your kids. Make this Thanksgiving one to remember! Reaching out to the lost isn't something just for adults. In "The Least of These: Helping Your Children Develop a Heart for Missions," http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=9567 Jayme Metzgar, homeschooling mom and founder of Romania Reborn, will present practical ways to help your kids develop a passion for missions from a young age. She'll also offer suggestions for how children can put that passion into action. Mark Thursday, November 11, 2010 @ 9:00 p.m. ET on your calendar, and come and be blessed by Jayme's heart for children--both yours and the unreached around the world. Don't miss these exciting e-vents--sign up now to reserve your "seat"! 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