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| Date: From: Subject: | 4/5/2011 4:26:04 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--HSLDA Opposing Court Order |
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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 Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, 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 April 5, 2011: 1. HSLDA Opposing Court Order 2. Homeschoolers Help Amid Devastation 3. Congratulations on "Our" New Baby 4. Certified Teacher to be Investigated 5. District Distributes Inaccurate Homeschool Forms 6. Homeschooled Legislators--Know Any? 7. Register now for Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College 8. The National Bible Bee Needs Your Help 9. A Call to Pens Winners Announced 10. "Home School Heartbeat": Cathy Duffy Explains Curriculum Choice 11. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Homeschool Buyers Co-op ]---------------------------------------- School districts get volume discounts. Why not homeschoolers? Check out great discounts like 50% off Explode the Code Online, 50% off Meet the Masters, and 56% off Type to Learn. Those and more are available at the link below. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=342 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Mississippi: HSLDA Opposing Court Order Home School Legal Defense Association is initiating legal action on behalf of our member families residing within the district where a judge ordered attendance officers to provide the court with the names and addresses of homeschoolers. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10825 ..................................................................... 2. Japan: Homeschoolers Help Amid Devastation Japanese homeschoolers are doing what they can to help others in the wake of the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami--can you help? Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10808 ..................................................................... 3. Parental Rights: Congratulations on "Our" New Baby A Nevada police officer threatened to arrest the parents of a newborn when they tried to take their child home from the hospital over the objections of a nurse there. A pediatrician offering a second opinion had told the couple they could treat the child for suspected jaundice at home. The incident illustrates the need for more clearly defined parental rights. Read more about it: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10826 ..................................................................... 4. California: Certified Teacher to be Investigated HSLDA helped a family begin homeschooling despite a public school official's misguided attempt to "investigate" the mother's qualifications to teach. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10809 ..................................................................... 5. Colorado: District Distributes Inaccurate Homeschool Forms Contrary to what one school district requested, homeschoolers do not have to use local forms or provide more information than the law requires when filing a notice of intent. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10810 ..................................................................... 6. Homeschooled Legislators--Know Any? HSLDA is conducting a survey on the impact of homeschooling on politics at the state level. We are seeking information regarding the number of state legislators who are homeschooled. Ultimately we'd like to send them a short survey. First we have to find them. Your help is vital if we are to continue to advance the cause of homeschooling. By gaining insight into how homeschooling is affecting state legislatures, HSLDA can be more effective in advocating for you and your family! If you know a state homeschooled legislator, please take 10 seconds to click the link below and provide just four pieces of information to help us take the next step. Thank you for your help! Fill out the survey: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10811 ..................................................................... 7. 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 everything from debate, art, music, drama, leadership, constitutional law and journalism--and much more! To learn more or to register, go to PHC Teen Camps. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10812 ..................................................................... 8. The National Bible Bee Needs Your Help Help recruit a local host for The National Bible Bee Summer Family Discipleship Program in your area. This person will be provided everything needed to conduct three informal monthly gatherings and a Local Bible Bee on Saturday, August 27 for families who will lead their children in Bible study, Scripture memorization, and prayer. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10813 ..................................................................... 9. 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 ..................................................................... 10. "Home School Heartbeat": Cathy Duffy Explains Curriculum Choice How do you choose a curriculum that fits with your teaching style, your child's learning style and your family's needs? Don't worry--we've got you covered! On this week's edition of "Home School Heartbeat," Mike Farris and Cathy Duffy discuss how to weigh all the considerations and make the right curriculum decision. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10814 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== April 4: Associated Press NC Legislature May Take up Bill Allowing Homeschooled Kids to Play on Local School's Teams http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10815 April 4: The Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, South Carolina Archers Set Sights on National Championship http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10816 April 3: The Independent, Grand Island, Nebraska On this Team, Everyone Plays http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10817 April 3: El Paso Times, El Paso, Texas Homeschooling Rises: Fort Bliss Families Follow U.S. Trend http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10818 April 1: Salisbury Post, Salisbury, North Carolina New Faith-Based Homeschool Co-op is Thriving http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10819 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 11. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... "Managing Media in the Home"--Jeff Myers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10820 "The Compelling Case for Home Education"--Mike Donnelly http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10821 "When They Come Knocking: How to Handle Social Worker Contacts"--Mike Donnelly http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10822 "Home Instruction in Michigan"--HSLDA Senior Counsel Dewitt (Dee) Black http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10823 If you have any questions, please visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10824 or contact the @home e-vent team by emailing athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Homeschooling Today Magazine ===================================================================== Homeschooling Today(r) magazine, a distinctively Christian home education periodical, full of encouragement, lesson ideas, news and events. One of the most comprehensive publications available! 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