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| Date: From: Subject: | 3/27/2012 4:50:10 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--Newborn Seized in Hospital by Police, Social Worker |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> "I saved my entire membership fee with one discount" "We've been a Liberty Mutual customer for over 12 years. We called and asked about our HSLDA member discount and they lowered our premium by approx $95 per year...coincidentally the same amount as our HSLDA annual membership fee. Thought you'd want to know!!'" More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1107 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Alabama, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Vermont 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 27, 2012: 1. Newborn Seized in Hospital by Police, Social Worker 2. Victory in Canada: Restrictive Education Bill Defeated 3. President Obama Opens Public Comments on Conscience Rights 4. Loudermilk Update: Supreme Court Decided, Thank You for Your Prayers 5. Parental Rights: What is Taking so Long? 6. Register Now for 2012 Summer or Fall Con Law Classes with Mike Farris 7. Hurry! $75 Discount for PHC Prep Courses Ends Soon 8. Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College 9. College Admission and Employment Tips 10. High School at Home: The Next Step 11. Bible Bee: $260,000 in Prizes Available 12. "Home School Heartbeat": Excellence in the Arts 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ How will your child make a difference? ]------------------------- Apologia's Biblical Worldview Series: "I've never seen a better resource than these books to prepare children to think biblically about the world in which they are growing up. If you're homeschooling, this series is a must-buy. If you're not homeschooling--it's still a must-buy." --Tom Gilson, Campus Crusade for Christ http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=462 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Pennsylvania: Newborn Seized in Hospital by Police, Social Worker Moms and dads should be able to ask for information about their newborn without having law enforcement officials called in to seize their baby. It is time that such officials learn that being a good parent is a right not a privilege. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14184 ..................................................................... 2. Victory in Canada: Restrictive Education Bill Defeated A strong showing by homeschoolers in Alberta prevented the passage of a bill that would have given the government virtual control over all education content and curriculum. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14185 ..................................................................... 3. President Obama Opens Public Comments on Conscience Rights Please act now to protect religious liberty by commenting on the Obama administration's controversial mandate regarding abortion-inducing drugs. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14186 ..................................................................... 4. Loudermilk Update: Supreme Court Decided, Thank You for Your Prayers HSLDA received confirmation that the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider the Loudermilk case. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14187 ..................................................................... 5. Parental Rights: What is Taking so Long? Parental Rights efforts have been delayed to address the concerns of another political organization. Which conservative group is opposing us may surprise you! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14188 ..................................................................... 6. Register Now for 2012 Summer or Fall Con Law Classes with Mike Farris Don't miss your opportunity to participate in this incredible online learning experience! For the first time, HSLDA is offering both summer and fall classes. Space is limited, so register today! Read more about it: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14189 ..................................................................... 7. Hurry! $75 Discount for PHC Prep Courses Ends Soon Give your teen a challenging course with a clear Christian worldview--and the potential to save you money while your teen gains skills to earn college credit. Instruction is online, and you get high-level learning backed by both the Patrick Henry College and HSLDA names--with direct feedback on your teen's work. Only a few days remain to get $75 off each course. Prices on 2012-2013 courses change April 2. Register today: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14190 ..................................................................... 8. Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College Summer 2012 Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College are already filling up, so be sure to register now and maximize summer with fun and challenging camps offered in everything from debate, strategic intelligence and leadership to politics, creative writing and journalism--and much more! Students will apply a biblical worldview to the issues of today through exciting classroom sessions, historic field trips, creative challenges, and camp camaraderie. To learn more or to register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14191 ..................................................................... 9. College Admission and Employment Tips Homeschool graduates face fewer and fewer obstacles regarding college admission and employment. Here are some practical steps to take to ensure that your teen's transition from your homeschool to his future plans is a smooth one. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14192 ..................................................................... 10. High School at Home: The Next Step It's time to register for the April 20, 2012 Teacher Training Session. Don't delay and miss out on the fun! Not only will you meet other homeschool moms and dads, but you'll be equipped and encouraged to finish strong. The day will include creating a high school transcript, laying out a timeline to manage all those important high school to-do's and deadlines, and inspiring you to stay the course. Come join us. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14193 ..................................................................... 11. Bible Bee: $260,000 in Prizes Available But students must qualify at local bees on Saturday, August 25. Can you host one to give children in your area a chance? See if you qualify: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14194 ..................................................................... 12. "Home School Heartbeat": Excellence in the Arts Why were the Renaissance Masters masters? This week on the program, Mark Hamby examines the fine arts and how you can help your student to cultivate excellence in his or her art. Be inspired by the purpose of the fine arts as you join host Mike Smith and Mark Hamby. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14195 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== March 25: The Journal, Martinsburg, West Virginia Homeschool Conference Draws Crowd http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14196 March 25: News-Leader, Springfield, Missouri Homeschool Games Bring Visitors to Springfield http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14197 March 24: Courier & Press, Evansville, Indiana Annual Convention Brings Area Homeschools Together at Clarion Inn http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14198 March 23: Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio Many States Loose on Homeschooling Regulations http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14199 March 22: The New American Outcry over Sweden's Persecution of Homeschoolers Grows http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14200 March 21: The Associated Press Senate Panel Advances Bill Giving Homeschool Students Access to Public Schools' Sports Teams http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14201 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Upcoming Live E-vents: Why I Abandoned Evolution--Dr. Carl Werner http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14202 Homeschool Attacks in Sweden, Alberta, and . . . Dayton?--HSLDA Staff Attorney Mike Donnelly http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14203 Featured On-Demand E-vents: Driver's Education: Mapping Out the Route and Getting Behind the Wheel--Wayne Tully and Steve Williams Part 1: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14204 Part 2: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14205 If you have any questions, please visit www.HSLDAathome.org or contact the @home e-vent team by emailing athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Hunter HomeSchool ====================================================================== HomeSchool Minder is the complete, affordable, and easy-to-use software solution for organizing your homeschool. 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