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| Date: From: Subject: | 3/22/2011 4:32:36 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--High Court Orders Homeschooler to Public School |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How many acorns can a chipmunk hold in its cheeks? We don't know! But we do know that gathering little by little enables ordinary folks to prepare for hard times. That principle is behind HSLDA's payment plan: by paying a month at a time, families can receive an annual HSLDA membership. Meanwhile, they can feel secure as they homeschool and focus on other priorities -- their children. Don't go nuts trying to pay for membership all at once. Choose one of our convenient payment plans. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1937 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Kentucky, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, or Washington, 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 March 22, 2011: 1. State Supreme Court Rules Homeschooled Girl to Stay in Public School 2. State Dept. Pledges Support for UN Child's Rights Treaty 3. Swift Action by Homeschoolers Defeats Sneak Attack 4. Recovering Lost Freedom 5. Your Child Can See D.C. During GenJ Camp 6. Get SIGNED Copy of New Michael Farris Book "American Commencement!" 7. HSLDA Graduation Supplies: Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Diploma! 8. Don't Deprive a Child in Your Area of the Opportunity 9. Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College 10. A Call to Pens Winners Announced 11. New Website for Support Group Leaders 12. "Home School Heartbeat": Media in the Home 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Regent University: Christian Leadership to Change the World ]---- Special offer for HSLDA members: Get 25% off your tuition at Regent University. Listed as a “Tier 1” homeschool-friendly school by the HSLDA, Regent delivers a world-class education taught from a Christian perspective. Learn more about why Regent is the right choice for home-schooled students. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=339 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. State Supreme Court Rules Homeschooled Girl to Stay in Public School In a highly visible and contentious divorce case, the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled in favor of a father who wanted his previously homeschooled daughter enrolled in public school. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10654 ..................................................................... 2. State Dept. Pledges Support for UN Child's Rights Treaty The Obama administration has now promised the United Nations that it will try to pressure the U.S. Senate into ratifying the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A political showdown looms, as 32 senators have signed a resolution pledging to block the Convention. Read more and take action: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10679 ..................................................................... 3.Vermont: Swift Action by Homeschoolers Defeats Sneak Attack When state bureaucrats tried to sneak through changes to homeschool law, HSLDA helped organize grassroots resistance. Legislators then agreed to halt changes until homeschoolers could be involved in the process. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10655 ..................................................................... 4. New Hampshire: Recovering Lost Freedom New Hampshire homeschoolers have fought hard to regain freedom by supporting a bill that would allow parents to exempt their children from compulsory school attendance at age 16. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10656 ..................................................................... 5. Your Child Can See D.C. During GenJ Camp One of the highlights of Generation Joshua's iGovern East camp is the staff-led Washington, D.C. day trip. First, students will hear from political leaders like Michele Bachmann and Mike Pence. Afterwards the students tour the nation's capitol. Every year students come back with great stories of what they saw during the iGovern D.C. trip. Your child could be one of them this year, but you need to hurry; space is very limited. We only have four spots left for male campers, and spots for female campers are also filling up. Register now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10657 ..................................................................... 6. Get SIGNED Copy of Michael Farris's New Book, "American Commencement!" The first 50 copies sold will be signed by Michael Farris! Whether you're a graduating student, homeschooling parent or leader, this book is for you! "American Commencement" chapters include "Principles of Greatness: John Witherspoon," "Folly of Intellectualism: Timothy Dwight," "The Value of Art: John Wheelock," "Consecrated to God: William Smith," and 13 other messages delivered to early American graduates. You'll be as challenged and inspired as those first listeners! Order now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10658 ..................................................................... 7. HSLDA Graduation Supplies: Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Diploma! Congratulations on reaching a new academic milestone! Planning to celebrate? HSLDA's graduation package saves you time and money. Place a single order and receive four items--cap, gown, tassel, and diploma--in our attractive color-coordinated package! As an optional service, HSLDA will now digitally print your student's information on the diploma for you. Don't forget to check out our other graduation supplies! Order now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10659 ..................................................................... 8. Don't Deprive Your Child of an Opportunity Make sure your child doesn't miss out on being part of the 2011 National Bible Bee Summer Family Discipleship Program because no hosts were willing to volunteer! Youth will begin to register on April 1, so check out the map on the Bible Bee website. If there is no host within 30 miles of you, please volunteer! Everything you need will be provided! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10660 ..................................................................... 9. Register now for Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College Enjoy the summer fun of teen leadership camps at PHC, which apply a biblical worldview to the issues of today through exciting classroom sessions, historic field trips, creative challenges, and camp camaraderie. Camps are being offered in debate, art, music, drama, leadership, constitutional law and journalism -- and much more! To learn more or to register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10677 ..................................................................... 10. A Call to Pens Winners Announced Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce the winners of its 2010-2011 A Call to Pens short story competition. More than 200 contestants submitted an incredible array of creative short stories addressing the themes of "courage," and "endurance." Read winning entries: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10678 ..................................................................... 11. New Website for Support Group Leaders HSLDA is excited to announce its revamped Group Services website. Now, state and local support group leaders can easily access information on HSLDA's Discount Group and Affiliate Programs, as well as find encouragement and leadership support on a host of financial, legal, and insurance issues specific to homeschool organizations. The revised support group directory can now include any group, not just HSLDA Discount Groups! Vicki Bentley, HSLDA's director of Group Services, is available for consultation and will be adding new articles and features to the website on a regular basis. Be sure to pass this along to any support group leaders you know and visit the new site today! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10661 ..................................................................... 12. "Home School Heartbeat": Media in the Home These days, we are bombarded with a constant stream of entertainment stimuli. How do you decide when enough is enough? Join Mike Farris on this week's "Home School Heartbeat" as he interviews Jeff Myers about helping your family use these media without become controlled by them--and how to set aside time to power down the iPods and enjoy each other. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10662 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== March 21: The New American New Hampshire High Court Upholds Ruling Against Homeschooler http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10663 March 21: OzarksFirst.com Homeschool Tournament Brings in Big Dividend http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10664 March 21: The Huntsville Times, Huntsville, Alabama Homeschool Students Plan Prom for this Saturday http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10665 March 20: The Progress-Index, Petersburg, Virginia Debate Continues on Eligibility of Homeschool Athletes http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10666 March 19: The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois Homeschoolers Object to State Oversight http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10667 March 19: Gwinnett Daily Post, Lawrenceville, Georgia Attendance Doubles at Annual Homeschool Prom http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10668 March 17: The Spokesman Review, Spokane, Washington Homeschooling Conference Offers Networking, Support http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10669 March 17: Baptist Press Anti-homeschool Decision Upheld by Court http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10670 March 16: Reuters Homeschooling's Appeal Spreads to Mainstream http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10671 March 16: The Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa Homeschool Driving Instruction Passes Iowa House http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10672 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Employable You: Preparing High Schoolers for the Job Hunt--Alan Hudson http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10673 Tried and True Tips for a Peaceful Home and Connected Kids--Erin Brown Conroy http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10674 Biblical Thinking and the Attitudes of Humility, Obedience, and Gratitude--Martha Peace http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10675 If you have any questions, please visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10676 or contact the @home e-vent team by emailing athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Kidtest.com ====================================================================== An online academic assessment company fulfilling all your testing and education product needs, with up to 32% discounts on tests to HSLDA members and HSF Friends of Home Schooling. Our advanced benchmarked tests easily identify academic strengths and areas for improvement. 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