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| Date: From: Subject: | 6/5/2012 4:30:00 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--Parental Rights Amendment Introduced |
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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 Alabama, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, 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 June 5, 2012: 1. Parental Rights Amendment Introduced 2. Officer to Mom: "I'm Taking Your Children into Custody Now" 3. Pastor Charged with Criminal Child Abuse over Home Education 4. Upset Neighbors Cause Problems for Homeschooling Family 5. Homeschool Leaders Wary As DOE "Endorses" Homeschooling 6. Christian Teens Come Together for Country's Future 7. Student Photo Contest Coming Soon 8. Debate the Best, Earn Scholarships 9. Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College 10. "Home School Heartbeat": Homeschooling a Child with Asperger's Syndrome 11. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Science from Apologia ]------------------------------------------ Homeschooling parents tell us all the time that their kids ASK to do Apologia science. Creation-based sciene curriculum available for every grade level. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=488 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Parental Rights Amendment Introduced A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would preserve the longstanding traditional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children was introduced today in the U.S. Congress. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14893 ..................................................................... 2. Minnesota Officer to Mom: "I'm Taking Your Children into Custody Now" When a police officer found homeschooled children playing outside, he assumed they were unsupervised and threatened to take them into custody. Home School Legal Defense Association helped resolve the case. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14869 ..................................................................... 3. Bulgaria: Pastor Charged with Criminal Child Abuse Over Home Education HSLDA encourages members and friends to contact Bulgarian officials on behalf of a pastor who is being persecuted for homeschooling. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14870 ..................................................................... 4. On the Case: Upset Neighbors Cause Problems for Homeschooling Family A report by neighbors resulted in a homeschool family being charged with educational neglect. HSLDA helped to persuade authorities to dismiss the case. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14881 ..................................................................... 5. Philippines: Homeschool Leaders Wary As DOE "Endorses" Homeschooling Homeschool leaders are concerned that government home-study programs threaten the growth of true home education. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14871 ..................................................................... 6. Christian Teens Come Together for Country's Future This summer hundreds of teenagers from across the country are participating in Generation Joshua summer camps because they want to see Christians make a difference. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14872 ..................................................................... 7. Student Photo Contest Coming Soon HSLDA is excited to announce our 8th annual photography contest! This contest is designed to give students the opportunity to develop their photography skills and showcase their talents. Cash prizes are awarded to the top five entries in each category, and the winning pictures will be posted online. For contest details and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14873 ..................................................................... 8. Debate the Best, Earn Scholarships Homeschool students are welcome to participate in The Great Communicator Debate series that provides over $30,000 in scholarships. Designed to engage students in a series of high school debates, the program culminates in a national championship that will showcase top debaters from around the country. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14874 ..................................................................... 9. 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, leadership, 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=14875 ..................................................................... 10. "Home School Heartbeat": Homeschooling a Child with Asperger's Syndrome For a child struggling with Asperger's syndrome, homeschooling may be the very best learning option for their unique needs. Former HSLDA Special Needs Consultant Dianne Craft shares ways you can deal with this condition, help your child excel, and develop their unique gifts and abilities through education. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14876 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== June 2: Barrow Journal, Winder, Georgia HB 39: Georgia Homeschooling Law Changes http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14877 June 1: HuffingtonPost.com Homeschooled Students Well-Prepared For College, Study Finds http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14878 June 1: WDRB-TV, Louisville, Kentucky Homeschool Movement is Catching on in Louisville http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14879 May 29: The Dispatch, Lexington, North Carolina Homeschool Student Uses Education to Prepare for Military http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14880 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 11. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Upcoming Live E-vents: How to Homeschool in Oregon--HSLDA Staff Attorney Thomas J. (Tj) Schmidt http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14888 Featured On-Demand Recordings: Parenting by the Book--John Rosemond http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14889 Managing Media in the Home--Dr. Jeff Myers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14890 Journal Your Life: A Writing Approach Your Children Will Love!--Jill Novak http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14891 If you have any questions, please visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=14892 or contact the @home e-vent team by emailing athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Patrick Henry College Online ====================================================================== Patrick Henry College offers HSLDA Members and HSF Friends of Home Schooling a 5% discount on its new online distance learning program. For more information visit: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1560 ====================================================================== The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association P.O. 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