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| Date: From: Subject: | 12/20/2011 4:51:57 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA Update: Federal Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Bill Stalled |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Who are the nation's best lobbyists? We don't know that this has ever been determined; but we do know that HSLDA's Federal Relations Department is the only national organization lobbying on behalf of homeschoolers on Capitol Hill. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1102 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Bill Stalled ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in New Jersey, 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 December 20, 2011: 1. Federal Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Bill Stalled 2. High School Extracurricular Templates 3. Home School Foundation: New Military Fund 4. Patrick Henry College: Apply Now for Journalism Scholarships 5. Art Competition a Chance to Learn 6. A "Call to Pens" Short Story Contest! 7. Let Us Tweet You 8. Home School Heartbeat: Walking in the Light of God's Word 9. Homeschool Experiment Needed in Slovakia 10. HSLDA Wins Appeal against Social Security Administration 11. Family of State-napped Swedish Child Savors Small Victory 12. HSLDA's @home e-vents ... ---[ Did you know? ]-------------------------------------------------- You can hear from top speakers like Lou Priolo. Dianne Craft, and John Rosemond in your home, at your convenience. Check out HS:DA's @home e-vents! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=424 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Federal Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Bill Stalled HSLDA urges opposition to a new U.S. Senate bill that would make every American adult a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect. This bill would create a police-state reporting environment and could actually harm at-risk children. While the bill appears to have stalled, we encourage you to read more about this dangerous piece of federal legislation. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13162 ..................................................................... 2. High School Extracurricular Templates Recording all your teens' extracurricular activities as they occur will save you much time when they are requested by colleges, employers, scholarship committees and others. Important words to remember when setting forth the activities: concise, organized, easy-to-read at a glance. There are sample forms on HSLDA's Homeschooling thru High School webpages: Sample extracurricular form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13163 High school resume templates: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13164 ..................................................................... 3. Home School Foundation: New Military Fund The Home School Foundation is proud to announce the start of the Military Fund. This fund assists military homeschool families who are struggling financially to meet their children's educational needs. We are currently raising funds and hope to hold an enrollment period in June 2012. For government employees still looking for a charity to designate their CFC donations to, please note HSF's CFC number is 10535. Thank you for considering the Foundation. Read More: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13165 ..................................................................... 4. Patrick Henry College: Journalism Scholarships Deadline Almost Here Patrick Henry College is offering aspiring Christian journalism students the opportunity of a lifetime. These privately funded scholarships have been created for students with excellent writing ability and a strong desire to serve society through journalism. The application deadline for the Samuel Adams Scholarship is January 1, 2012. For more information or to apply: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13166 ..................................................................... 5. Art Competition a Chance to Learn Looking for ways to make your child's participation in HSLDA's art contest a learning experience? Check out the educational resources available at our store http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13176 , and help your child sharpen their artistic skills while they draw, paint, sketch, and compete! For guidelines and entry forms: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13167 ..................................................................... 6. A "Call to Pens" Short Story Contest! Take up your pens and prepare to write! Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce its fourth annual short story competition, A Call to Pens. Students ages 12-18 are invited to participate. For more information, view the contest announcement and guidelines on our website. Contest details and guidelines: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13168 ..................................................................... 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=13169 ..................................................................... 8. "Home School Heartbeat": Walking in the Light of God's Word When you are walking in the light of God's word, your children's home education will flourish. Author, speaker, and homeschooling mother Zan Tyler shares personal encouragement and advice to keep your spiritual life energized and vibrant. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13170 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== December 16: Star-Tribune, Chatham, Virginia Mother, Son Pursue Education at Danville Community College http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13171 December 15: USA Today Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow Scores a Best-Selling Book http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13172 December 14: Cape Breton Post, Cape Breton, Ontario, Canada Natalie MacMaster always a "Cape Breton Girl" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13173 December 13: The Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Kyrene District Offers Lessons for Homeschooled Students http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13174 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 9. Homeschool Experiment Needed in Slovakia A bill to grant homeschoolers in Slovakia more freedom was dropped by the Slovak Parliament on December 9th in light of elections coming in March. With homeschooling only permitted legally since 2008, homeschoolers hope to influence the Minister of Education to start a "homeschool experiment," similar to that tried in the Czech Republic. The experiment would lessen restrictions for parents in Slovakia and allow families to homeschool up through the 8th grade for several years giving the government an opportunity to see how it works. Read more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13184 ..................................................................... 10. HSLDA Wins Appeal against Social Security Administration "Without your assistance, the Social Security Administration would have just steamrolled over us. Another case of big government against the very people who support it....Our family can certainly use the extra stipend in this time of economic hard times."--Lisa Kroger (names changed to protect privacy) Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13185 ..................................................................... 11. Family of State-napped Swedish Child Savors Small Victory Christer and Annie Johansson have won a small but hopeful victory in their quest to regain custody of their nine-year-old son Domenic who was taken from them over 2 years ago in a dramatic raid while the family was seated on an airliner departing the Nordic country. Ruby Harrold-Claesson, the couple's attorney, reported to HSLDA that the Gotland District Court ruled in favor of the Johansson's, allowing them to retain their parental rights of Domenic. Read more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13186 ..................................................................... 12. HSLDA's @home e-vents... The Perfect Stocking Stuffer http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13175 What can you give your homeschooling friend this holiday season? Give the gift of encouragement and advice with the @home e-vent Gift Certificate! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=13175 This great gift will provide the recipient free access to one of our many @home e-vent packages. Each package contains several hand-picked e-vents that highlight a specific topic. The @home e-vent Gift Certificate is the perfect way for your friend to benefit from this amazing HSLDA resource! FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Choice Hotels International ====================================================================== A discount of 20%, good at over 4000 Comfort, Quality, Sleep, Clarion, Econo Lodge, Rodeway and Mainstay Suites, Hotels and Inns around the world. 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