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| Date: From: Subject: | 8/9/2011 4:48:33 PM Home School Legal Defense Association Grand Jury Calls for Investigating Homeschoolers |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Extreme makeovers are for extreme circumstances... Most homeschools don't need an extreme makeover, but there is something to be said for attention to detail and recognition of accomplishments. Watch the media and you'll soon see that not everyone wants home educators and homeschooling to look good. HSLDA works hard to shed light on the good work of home educators so it's obvious that we don't need someone "making-over" our homeschools. Join HSLDA and help us show the world that we're fine as we are . . . thank you! More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1943 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Connecticut, New York, Oregon, 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 August 9, 2011: 1. Grand Jury Calls for Investigating Homeschoolers 2. Compulsory School Attendance Age Rises to 18, With Two Exceptions 3. Harford County Misfires on Annual Verification 4. Congress Has an Open Ear this Month 5. Bringing Hope and Joy to Japan 6. Parental Rights in 3.5 Minutes 7. On Sale: Complete Debate Set--Free DVD! 8. Dinner's a Cinch with Our Free Menu Plan! 9. Widows and Special Needs Children Grants Available 10. Generation Joshua Supports the Values Voter Summit 11. Bible Bee Welcomes Kirk Cameron to Nationals 12. "Home School Heartbeat": High School Issues for Struggling Learners 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ What Will He Believe When He's 15? ]----------------------------- Every song, movie, book, TV show, blog and game is full of ideas about God, people, beauty, and right and wrong. Not all of these are true. Help your children discern the truth through God's Word. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=383 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Florida: Grand Jury Calls for Investigating Homeschoolers Homeschool regulations are recommended to be dramatically changed after a grand jury investigation into the killing of a 10-year-old girl. All home education families could be investigated by DCF. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11993 ..................................................................... 2. Rhode Island: Compulsory School Attendance Age Rises to 18, With Two Exceptions A new law means homeschool students are now subject to compulsory school attendance laws until age 18. Two exceptions are available at age 16. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11994 ..................................................................... 3. Maryland: Harford County Misfires on Annual Verification HSLDA has asked Harford schools to stop sending letters with false and confusing information about annual homeschool verification. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11995 ..................................................................... 4. Congress Has an Open Ear this Month August is here, and members of Congress are heading home for a month in their districts. This is a great opportunity to express your gratitude or frustration and bring up your concerns to the leaders representing you. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11996 ..................................................................... 5. Bringing Hope and Joy to Japan At the end of August, Japanese homeschoolers will embark on their fifth relief trip to minister to families affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Would you like to join them? Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11997 ..................................................................... 6. Parental Rights in 3.5 Minutes New videos help you inform yourself and others in the battle to protect parental rights by including them in the U.S. Constitution. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11998 ..................................................................... 7. On Sale: Complete Debate Set--Free DVD! Now through September 30, "An Introduction to Argumentation and Debate" DVD is free when you purchase the "Complete Debate Set." Save 27%-40%! "A Christian student's purpose in learning the art of debate should always be to develop life skills that will help him or her glorify God and love others, whether by defending God's truth, standing up for the needy, or persuading lost people to come to the Savior."--"An Introduction to Policy Debate" Order Today! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11999 ..................................................................... 8. Dinner's a Cinch with Our Free Menu Plan! Save $6 and get a FREE 30-day menu plan when you purchase "Family Favorites from the Homeschool Kitchen"! All profits will go to help needy families through HSF. Offer ends August 31, 2011. Order Today! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12000 ..................................................................... 9. Home School Foundation: Widows and Special Needs Children Grants Available Do you know a homeschooling widow in need or a homeschool family with special needs children? They may be eligible for help from the Home School Foundation. August is the enrollment period for both the Widow's Fund and the Special Needs Children's Fund. Visit our website to learn more about these funds and contact us with any questions. Get help: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11943 Give help: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11944 ..................................................................... 10. Generation Joshua Supports the Values Voter Summit Generation Joshua is proud to be a sponsor of the 2011 Values Voter Summit, a conservative, educational conference in Washington, D.C. The October 7-9 event is a great opportunity for students to hear from leaders such as Speaker of the House John Boehner, and homeschool father and presidential candidate Rick Santorum. The Values Voter Summit encourages young people to get involved in government. Discounted registration ($50) and scholarships make it easier for students and their families to attend. For more information visit www.valuesvotersummit.org or call 1-877-372-2808. Scholarship Information: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12001 ..................................................................... 11. Bible Bee Welcomes Kirk Cameron to Nationals Christian actor, speaker and father Kirk Cameron will lead off the Family Discipleship Celebration at the National Bible Bee Competition this November 16-19 in Nashville, Tennessee. Come be inspired by Kirk and other champions of family discipleship, enjoy the family-friendly activities and atmosphere and watch the challenging Bible Bee Final Challenge Round. Read more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12002 ..................................................................... 12. "Home School Heartbeat": High School Issues for Struggling Learners If you are concerned about how to adjust high school homeschooling for your struggling learner, or whether you can grant your special needs student a "normal" high school diploma, this week is for you! Faith Berens, HSLDA Special Needs Consultant, joins host Mike Smith on "Home School Heartbeat" to address practical questions and provide encouragement for homeschoolers with struggling learners or special needs students in high school. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12003 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== August 8: IndiaEduNews.net Mexican Child Prodigy Graduates as Psychologist http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12004 August 7: News-Leader, Staunton, Virginia Homeschool Team Winner at National 4-H Championship http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12005 August 7: Express-News, San Antonio, Texas Musicians Competing in World Pipe Band Championships http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12006 August 6: Gloucester County Times, Woodbury, New Jersey Woolwich Teen Proud to Have Her Story Published http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12007 August 5: Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi Teen Relationships Focus of Sisters' Books, Online Column http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12008 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... A Novel Approach to AP English Literature and Composition--Dr. Steve Hake http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12010 Why Take AP United States History? --Dr. Robert Spinney http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12011 FAQ about Pennsylvania Homeschool Law--HSLDA Senior Counsel Dee Black http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12012 Exploring PHC Prep's AP World History--Dr. Doug Favelo http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12013 If you have any questions, please visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12014 or contact the @home e-vent team by emailing athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Education PLUS ====================================================================== 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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