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| Date: From: Subject: | 9/27/2011 4:54:45 PM Home School Legal Defense Association Oppose Federal Attack on Conscience Protections |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Who's knocking on your door? When a social service worker arrives at your door, tension can run high. Wouldn't it be nice to get your lawyer on the phone, providing you with immediate step-by-step guidance? More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1099 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in 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 September 27, 2011: 1. Oppose Federal Attack on Conscience Protections 2. Homeschooling thru High School Email Newsletter 3. Family Discipleship Celebration and the National Bible Bee 4. 2011 Photo Contest Winners Announced 5. Essay Contest Wants Your Ideas 6. Complete Debate Set--Free DVD Offer Ends Soon! 7. Let Us Tweet You 8. "Home School Heartbeat": Teaching Children Financial Management 9. Coming Soon on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ New book: "The God Imperative" ]--------------------------------- Many parents homeschool to pass on their faith to their children. But if today's leading atheists have their way, religious education--at home or elsewhere--will no longer be tolerated. In his new book, The God Imperative, author Dave Dentel reveals the perils presented by this rising movement--and how truth can defeat it. Learn more about this just-published book at the link below! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=397 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Oppose Federal Attack on Conscience Protections Only a few days remain for those who wish to comment regarding federal health care regulations that violate religious liberty. We believe that a loss of conscience protections can lead to loss of freedom in other areas. Read more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12443 ..................................................................... 2. Homeschooling thru High School Email Newsletter Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer, HSLDA's high school consultants, share tips and resources in their free monthly email newsletter. Subscribe to receive future issues or browse the archives to read about topics such as math, dual enrollment, CLEP, AP courses, transcripts and raising teens. Read more about it: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12444 ..................................................................... 3. Family Discipleship Celebration and the National Bible Bee Plan now for your family to be in Nashville, TN, November 17-19! Hear speakers such as Kirk Cameron, Doug Phillips, John Stonestreet, Brett Harris and Voddie Baucham. And enjoy an array of family-friendly activities including prayer and worship, a square dance, movies sponsored by Franklin Springs Media, crafts and play areas, historical theater, a recording studio, and a computer lab for friendly Bible memory competition. For details: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12445 ..................................................................... 4. 2011 Photo Contest Winners Announced This year, students were asked to submit images using one of two words associated with their respective age groups. View the winning photos: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12446 ..................................................................... 5. Essay Contest Wants Your Ideas Jenny, 17-year-old essayist in last year's contest, had this to say about her experience: "I had much more fun writing this essay than most others I've done. I really enjoyed the topic and analyzing a piece of literature that I like." Grab your pen, pencil or keyboard, and get started on your essay today! For contest details and entry forms: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12447 ..................................................................... 6. Complete Debate Set--Free DVD Offer Ends Soon! 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 now: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12448 ..................................................................... 7. Let Us Tweet You Do you use Twitter? HSLDA now does! Follow the new HSLDA Twitter for the latest homeschool news and updates. Follow HSLDA: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12449 ..................................................................... 8. "Home School Heartbeat": Teaching Children Financial Management Life skills are an important part of any child's education, and financial management is an exciting--and necessary--part of that skill set. Chuck Bentley, homeschool dad and CEO of Crown Financial Ministries joins host Mike Smith on "Home School Heartbeat" to address practical questions and provide the perspective and motivation needed to give your children a solid foundation. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12450 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== September 25: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Florida Pasco Sees Increase in Homeschooled Students http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12451 September 24: WorldNetDaily.com Families Fighting Back Against Homeschool Crackdown http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12452 September 23: Dyersburg State Gazette, Dyersburg, Tennessee City School Board Approves Homeschool Athlete Policy http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12453 September 21: The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Florida New Military Homeschooling Organization http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12454 September 20: Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana Homeschool Lesson: Lincoln Still Relevant in Today's Debate http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12455 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 9. Coming Soon on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Save the Date! Get ready and invite your friends to the free e-vent "Getting Started in Homeschooling" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12456 on Tuesday, October 18, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET) with conference speaker and homeschool mom Vicki Bentley! This is a great resource for you and anyone who wants to get a complete look at the basics of homeschooling and start the year off right. Sign up now! If you have any questions, please visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12457 or contact the @home e-vent team by emailing athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Homeschool Reporting Online ====================================================================== Homeschool Reporting Online is designed to automate the record keeping needs of home educating families and umbrella schools. 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