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| Date: From: Subject: | 8/21/2012 4:19:54 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--A Response to Senator Rockefeller |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> You can only do so much... No one can be everywhere at once. And you can't be at home, teaching your children, while monitoring your state's legislature. Through electronic legislative services, HSLDA is monitoring state legislation for you -- watching and listening carefully for any proposed laws that could erode your right to homeschool. Join HSLDA today-we'll watch out for your future. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1942 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Alabama, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York or Oklahoma, 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 21, 2012: 1. UN Treaty Dangers are Real: A Response to Sen. Rockefeller 2. Homeschool Family Summoned to Police Station 3. Homeschoolers are Eligible for Student Aid 4. Family's Homeschool Rights Defended 5. Bank Drops GED Demand after HSLDA Intervenes 6. Loudoun County Drops Required Subjects for Homeschoolers 7. Some AP Class Openings Left 8. Just Launched! Online Civics from GenJ (Free Sample) 9. Register Now for Fall 2012 ConLaw Class with Mike Farris 10. National History Bee Open to Homeschoolers 11. "Home School Heartbeat": Crafting Stories 12. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ How can we help them become doers of the Word? ]----------------- Apologia Academy offers college-preparatory programs in basic and advanced sciences, apologetics, Bible, and Christian worldview through a dynamic virtual classroom experience. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=520 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. UN Treaty Dangers are Real: A Response to Sen. Rockefeller Senator Jay Rockefeller and others claim they have taken precautions to make a UN treaty on rights for the disabled safe for America. HSLDA Chairman Mike Farris explains why they are wrong, and why we still need your help to stop the treaty now. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15501 ..................................................................... 2. California: Homeschool Family Summoned to Police Station A member family called Home School Legal Defense Association after being told to submit proof of their children's school enrollment to local police. We helped to get the case closed. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15502 ..................................................................... 3. U.S. Department of Education Agrees: Homeschoolers Are Eligible for Student Aid The latest statement from federal officials should leave no doubt regarding homeschool students and college financial aid. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15503 ..................................................................... 4. On the Case: Family's Homeschool Rights Defended After making unreasonable demands of a member family, a truant officer threatened legal action. HSLDA successfully defended the family by referring to state law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15504 ..................................................................... 5. Missouri: Bank Drops GED Demand after HSLDA Intervenes After HSLDA vouched for the validity of a homeschool graduate's diploma, her new employer dropped its demand that she obtain a GED. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15505 ..................................................................... 6. Virginia: Loudoun County Drops Required Subjects for Homeschoolers Virginia law does not require that homeschoolers teach any particular subjects, a fact we pointed out to a local public school district. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15506 ..................................................................... 7. High Schoolers--Some AP Class Openings Left There are still a few openings in PHC Prep Academy's AP United States History, AP English Literature and Composition, and AP Microeconomics courses. Classes start next week and space is limited. Sign up today to give your teen college-level learning in an interactive online environment, with a Christian worldview and committed, enthusiastic instructors. HSLDA members still get $50 to $100 off, right up through Friday. Learn more and register today! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15507 ..................................................................... 8. Just Launched! Online Civics from GenJ (Free Sample) Just in time for the 2012 presidential election, Generation Joshua presents "iCitizen: Civic Literacy for Young Americans," a comprehensive, online civics course for high schoolers. iCitizen will equip your student with the practical and historical knowledge every American needs to be an engaged citizen. Read the first chapter for free: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15523 ..................................................................... 9. Register Now for Fall 2012 ConLaw Class with Mike Farris Don't miss your opportunity to participate in this incredible online learning experience! Whether you are a high school student looking to beef up your transcript, or an adult simply wanting to become a more informed citizen, this course is for you. Registration will close soon. Register today! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15508 ..................................................................... 10. National History Bee Open to Homeschoolers Homeschool students are now invited to participate in the 2012-2013 National History Bee. In this competition, elementary and middle school-age students vie to progress through local and regional bees to qualify for the national event. The 2012 national championship was televised, and the winner received a $50,000 scholarship. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15509 ..................................................................... 11. "Home School Heartbeat": Crafting Stories Ever wonder how a boy who loves to tell stories becomes a successful author? John Erickson joins Mike Farris this week to share his road to becoming the author of the humorous children's mystery series, Hank the Cowdog. John defines good writing and shares how you can encourage your students to utilize their talents, just as his mother encouraged him. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15510 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== August 20: Elko Daily Free Press, Elko, Nevada With Technology, Face of Homeschooling Changes http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15511 August 18: The State Journal, Frankfort, Kentucky Postcrossing: Homeschooling Community Teaches Geography through Postcards http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15512 August 18: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Lubbock, Texas Homeschooling Surges across Texas Panhandle http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15513 August 18: Wichita Eagle, Wichita, Kansas Kansas Education Official's Comment Riles Homeschooling Parents http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15514 August 18: Associated Press Families, Administrators Mull Homeschool Costs http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15515 August 17: Education Week "Hybrid" Homeschools Gaining Traction http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15516 August 13: Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, Pennsylvania The Cost of Homeschooling: What School Administrators Say http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15517 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 12. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Upcoming Live E-vents: Getting to Know the Chronicles of Narnia--HSLDA Senior Counsel Scott Woodruff http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15518 On the Case: Tales from HSLDA's Litigation Team--HSLDA Staff Attorney Darren Jones http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15519 Featured On-Demand E-vents: Designing a High School Program--Jim Stobaugh http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15520 Beyond the Textbooks--Rick and Marilyn Boyer http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15521 If you have any questions, please visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15522 or contact the @home e-vent team by emailing athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - The Lamb Company ====================================================================== Free shipping/packaging/handling (10% savings) on full custom-designed or non-customized curriculum purchased. 15% discount on The L. A. M. B. 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