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| Date: From: Subject: | 9/11/2012 4:39:41 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--Social Security: Accreditation Not Required |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Remember the last time you wrote a term paper? Research can be grueling-digging through archives, wading through articles, conducting interviews. But if it's related to homeschooling, you can relax a little. There's a good chance that you'll find what you're looking for in HSLDA's bimonthly Home School Court Report. Providing in-depth, insightful articles on much of what affects the world of homeschoolers, the Court Report is a must-read for the serious homeschooler. This publication is provided free to each HSLDA member. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1933 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 September 11, 2012: 1. Social Security Finally Agrees: Accreditation Not Required 2. Victims of "Brutal System" Look to Global Support 3. Chuck Norris: "No One Should Miss This Movie" 4. Plan for 2013 Academics Now 5. Contest Focuses on Religious Freedom 6. Get Trained to Teach High School 7. Send in Your Essay Contest Entry 8. Student Action Teams: Make a Difference for America 9. "Home School Heartbeat": God's Good Design in Disability 10. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Great Deal on SAT/ACT Prep Software ]---------------------------- eKnowledge, supported by NFL and MLB players, is donating $200 SAT & ACT PowerPrep(tm) programs to HSLDA members. There is a nominal charge of $17.55 for registration, licensure, processing and distribution. For further info: 951-256-4076, LoriCaputo@eknowledge.com http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=526 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Social Security Finally Agrees: Accreditation Not Required Home School Legal Defense Association's litigation team helped restore benefits that had been wrongfully denied to a homeschool high schooler. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15676 ..................................................................... 2. Victims of "Brutal System" Look to Global Support Oppressed by their own governments, persecuted homeschoolers hope a groundbreaking global conference will rally support and promote reform. You can help. Read more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15677 Watch the video: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15678 ..................................................................... 3. Chuck Norris: "No One Should Miss This Movie" "Last Ounce of Courage" follows the life of a father, son, and grandfather who each take a stand for truth and end up inspiring an entire town. In a message well understood by homeschoolers, the film, opening this weekend, reminds us that our precious freedoms are not always free. Read more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15695 ..................................................................... 4. Plan for 2013 Academics Now It's not too early to think about signing up for PHC Prep Academy's one-semester spring courses. AP Macroeconomics and AP U.S. Government and Politics both begin in January. If you have a high school junior or senior, PHC Prep online is a great way to provide these required courses--and strengthen your teen's Christian worldview. Courses are designed by Patrick Henry College professors and Christian leaders who care about the development of your teen's faith--and academic success. Learn more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15679 ..................................................................... 5. Contest Focuses on Religious Freedom The First Freedom Center announces its 20th annual student competition. This national essay and video contest offers students in 9th-12th grade an opportunity to compete for $2,500 in awards as they examine the First Amendment and the history and implementation of freedom of religion and conscience. Students must register online by November 12. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15680 ..................................................................... 6. Get Trained to Teach High School It's back to school for many of you! As you plan for fall, check to see if you have registered for the upcoming October 12 HSLDA High School At Home: The Basics Seminar at Patrick Henry College. The deadline (October 5) is fast approaching. Come join us! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15681 ..................................................................... 7. Send in Your Essay Contest Entry Our 11th annual essay contest is underway, and we'd love to have your student's participation. For complete contest details and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15682 ..................................................................... 8. 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=15683 Not a Generation Joshua member? Sign up here: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15684 ..................................................................... 9. "Home School Heartbeat": God's Good Design in Disability "I don't like weakness, but every day I am reminded of how weak I am. I can't take my own shower, or make quick decisions; I need my parents' help to even put my thoughts together, for an interview like this. But I love what God has done in my life because of it."--Krista Horning Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15685 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== September 9: Associated Press Number of Arkansas Homeschool Students Rises Again http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15686 September 8: The Epoch Times, Gaithersburg, Maryland More Parents Opting for Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15687 September 8: WorldNetDaily.com Homeschoolers Say Treatment "Inhuman, Cold, Brutal" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15688 September 7: World Magazine Co-ops are Quietly Changing the Homeschooling Landscape http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15689 September 6: Hillsboro Star-Journal, Hillsboro, Kansas Families Choose Homeschool for Variety of Reasons http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15690 September 6: The Oklahoma Daily, Norman, Oklahoma Student Credits Homeschooling as Reason for Easy Adjustment into University Life http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15691 September 6: Starkville Daily News, Starkville, Mississippi Homeschool Robotics Team Aims for the Top http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=15692 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 10. 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