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| Date: From: Subject: | 8/28/2012 4:36:34 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--"Diversity" Ordinance Could Impose Burden |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> For as little as 33 cents a day... There's not much you can get for 33 cents a day. Why not put your money toward peace of mind for yourself, your family, and their future? More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1110 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 28, 2012: 1. "Diversity" Ordinance Could Impose Burden 2. Homeschoolers Pack School Committee Meeting 3. Victory for Homeschool Student's Medicaid Appeal 4. Make a Difference for America 5. Pediatricians Urged to Employ Intrusive Psychosocial Assessment for Kids 6. Free Educational Resources 7. Widows Homeschool Grants Available 8. Register Now for Fall 2012 ConLaw Class with Mike Farris 9. National History Bee Open to Homeschoolers 10. Prerelease Sale: New 3-DVD Set--"Introduction to Policy Debate" 11. "Home School Heartbeat": Approaching History 12. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ TELL ME MORE Homeschool Edition ]-------------------------------- Award-winning homeschool foreign language learning software that uses state-of-the-art speech recognition, dozens of activities, and thousands of exercises to bring your student to fluency in a foreign language. From now through October 1, TELL ME MORE Homeschool Edition is 20% off when you use promo code 9HSLDA at the link below or by calling (888) 388-3535. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=522 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Missouri Update: "Diversity" Education for Homeschoolers Even with recent amendments, a proposed diversity ordinance could impose a terrible dilemma on entrepreneurs and small business owners. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15551 ..................................................................... 2. Massachusetts: Homeschoolers Pack School Committee Meeting School district officials will now reconsider a restrictive policy after hearing from local homeschoolers and HSLDA's Massachusetts attorney. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15573 ..................................................................... 3. On the Case: Victory for Homeschool Student's Medicaid Appeal Home School Legal Defense Association helped a struggling homeschool family overcome discrimination that had temporarily stopped Medicaid benefits for their teen daughter. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15552 ..................................................................... 4. Student Action Teams: Make a Difference for America The 2012 election could be a turning point for our nation! But we can't do it without you! Sign up for Generation Joshua's Student Action Teams and together we can change the future of America! Join a Student Action Team: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15553 Sign up here: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15554 ..................................................................... 5. Pediatricians Urged to Employ Intrusive Psychosocial Assessment for Kids ParentalRights.org reveals the invasive questions doctors are being called on to ask your children, and what you need to know to defend your family. The intrusion parallels the Convention on the Rights of the Child in its presumption that parents need to be guarded against rather than involved and respected. Read more about it: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15574 ..................................................................... 6. Free Educational Resources Are you looking for ways to stretch your dollar? Check out some free resources and course providers on our high school website. You'll find offerings for both the core and elective high school courses. Read more about it: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15555 ..................................................................... 7. Widows Homeschool Grants Available The Home School Foundation http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15556 , HSLDA's charitable arm, has grants available for homeschooling widows and widowers. Recognizing the unique challenges and financial difficulties that widows and widowers often face, this fund offers HSLDA membership, curriculum scholarships, and emergency help so these parents can continue to direct their children's education at home. Learn more or apply: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15557 Donate: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15558 ..................................................................... 8. 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 be closing soon. Register today! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15571 ..................................................................... 9. 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=15559 ..................................................................... 10. Prerelease Sale: New 3-DVD Set--"Introduction to Policy Debate" HSLDA's newest debate resource will help you and your students sharpen all your communication skills as you learn the art and science of formal debate! Featuring four-and-a-half hours of fresh footage with subtitling (filmed in 2012), this exciting new three-disc production is designed to be used as a chapter-by-chapter companion to Christy Shipe's textbook, "An Introduction to Policy Debate." Watch the trailer now: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15572 ..................................................................... 11. "Home School Heartbeat": Approaching History Learn how to be responsible students of history on this week's "Home School Heartbeat." Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15560 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== August 27: DNAinfo.com Homeschooling on the Rise in New York City http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15561 August 27: KSEE-TV Channel 24, Fresno, California Homeschooling Branches Out http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15562 August 26: NJ.com Homeschooling a Viable Option for Parents; Here's Why That's not a Bad Thing http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15563 August 25: The Chronicle, Houston, Texas More Parents of Special-needs Children Opt out of Public Schools http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15564 August 22: Seven Days, Burlington, Vermont Homeschooling Parents Cry Foul Over New Rules from the Department of Ed http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15565 August 21: Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana Family Made Decision to Homeschool 2 Sons after The Project School Closed http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15566 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 12. 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