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| Date: From: Subject: | 11/6/2012 4:27:19 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--A Global Cry for Freedom |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How long are you in for? Some families are facing what seems like a lifelong commitment to homeschooling, with children at both ends of the spectrum -- some graduating and some just reaching school age. If you're going to be "in" for a while, consider a lifetime membership with HSLDA. It's a good deal for families with more than 10 years of homeschooling ahead. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1936 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in 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 November 6, 2012: 1. Global Conference Issues Call for Homeschool Freedom 2. Looking out for the Least of These 3. Librarian Rebuffs Parent to "Protect" Privacy ... of 9-Year-Old 4. HSLDA Helps Family Close Abuse Investigation 5. Farewell to Homeschool Author and Blogger 6. Economics and Government for Your High Schooler 7. Bible Bee: Plan Ahead, Dad! 8. Further Markdowns on 2012 Graduation Supplies! 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Tips for Homeschooling Dads 10. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ How do presidents get elected? ]--------------------------------- New from Mike Huckabee: Help your child understand how we choose our president. Mike believes it's so important, he's giving homeschoolers the DVD for free! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=550 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Global Conference Issues Call for Homeschool Freedom An historic international conference in Berlin rallied homeschoolers, who then insisted that governments respect homeschool freedom as a first-order human right. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16196 ..................................................................... 2. On the Case: Looking out for the Least of These When the state neglected to update a homeschooling family about a new policy and stopped their benefits, we resolved the situation by mediating between the law, the family, and the agency. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16179 ..................................................................... 3. Colorado: Librarian Rebuffs Parent to "Protect" Privacy ... of 9-Year-Old HSLDA contacted a public library after a staff member refused to tell a homeschool mom what books her son had borrowed. We showed that the library policy did not reflect state law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16180 ..................................................................... 4. Ohio: HSLDA Helps Family Close Abuse Investigation Sudden visits from social workers can unnerve even the most informed families. Our attorneys help members navigate these tense situations--as we did for one family recently in Ohio. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16181 ..................................................................... 5. Farewell to Homeschool Author and Blogger HSLDA is saddened to learn of the sudden death of longtime homeschooling and family advocate Barbara Curtis. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16195 ..................................................................... 6. Economics and Government for Your High Schooler This election season, everyone is talking about the economy and the role of government. Is your high schooler ready to participate in the discussion and make an impact on our nation's future? Grow your student's knowledge this spring with an AP Macroeconomics or AP U.S. Government and Politics course. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16182 ..................................................................... 7. Bible Bee: Plan Ahead, Dad! Here's a simple way to be in God's Word with your whole family next summer! Read more about it: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16183 ..................................................................... 8. Further Markdowns on 2012 Graduation Supplies! It's not too late to celebrate your 2012 graduate! Check out our Graduation Announcements and Class of 2012 T-shirts on clearance! Shop now: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16184 ..................................................................... 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Tips for Homeschooling Dads How can a homeschooling father support his wife? What fun traditions can you make with your children? Homeschool dad and blogger, Andy Fletcher, gives us answers to these questions and more on this week's "Home School Heartbeat." Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16185 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== November 4: OneNewsNow.com The Argument for School Choice http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16186 November 4: The New American In Berlin, Global Homeschooling Leaders Unveil Historic Declaration http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16187 November 3: The Wichita Eagle, Wichita, Kansas Wichita Homeschool Team Tops Robotics Competition http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16188 November 1: The Washington Post, Washington, D.C. Homeschooling Pioneer Susan Wise Bauer is Well-Versed in Controversy http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16189 November 1: Daily Record, York, Pennsylvania York Area Homeschool Drama Camp Students Learn about Acting http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16190 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 10. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Upcoming Live E-vents: The Blessing and Benefits of Reading to Your Children--HSLDA Staff Attorney Thomas J. (Tj) Schmidt http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16191 Featured On-Demand Recordings: How to Make Homeschooling and the Holidays a Winning Combination--Zan Tyler http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16192 Grateful 'Arts--Melissa Green and Kaylyn Carlson http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16193 If you have any questions, please visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16194 or contact the @home e-vent team by emailing athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Online College Network ====================================================================== Can colleges find your homeschooler? HSLDA and HSF Friends of Home Schooling has joined with www.OnlineCollegeNetwork.com to offer free help. Online College Network (OCN) was created to help college-bound students gain exposure based on their performance. 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