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| Date: From: Subject: | 12/18/2012 4:14:11 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--Will States Tell You What to Teach? |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> What's the shortest distance between two homeschoolers? HSLDA's elert service! When threats to homeschool freedoms arise, you want to be able to respond. We make it possible. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1101 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, 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 December 18, 2012: 1. Will States Soon Tell You What to Teach? 2. I Don't Need no Stinking Warrant! 3. Another Homeschool Victory Appealed by Government 4. UN Treaty Supporters Can't Have it Both Ways 5. Help Your Teen Make a Difference 6. Faith Foundations for College--17 Days Left to Enroll 7. HSF Ambassadors around the Nation 8. Share Your Artistic Vision 9. Register Now for Spring 2013 ConLaw Class with Mike Farris 10. Last Chance to Apply for Journalism Scholarship 11. A Call to Pens Writing Contest 12. "Home School Heartbeat": 2012 HSLDA Litigation Update ---[ College Credit for High School Students ]------------------------ Patrick Henry College Preparatory Academy offers AP courses with a Christian worldview. HSLDA members receive a large discount. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=568 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Will States Soon Tell You What to Teach? Home School Legal Defense Association is growing more concerned that "voluntary" state academic guidelines could turn into national standards that even homeschoolers will be forced to teach. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16638 ..................................................................... 2. New York: Warrant? I Don't Need no Stinking Warrant! What would you do if a police officer came to the door of your home and demanded to be allowed inside? Would you ask to see a warrant? Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16639 ..................................................................... 3. Sweden: Another Homeschool Victory Appealed by Government The Swedish government is seeking to quash a favorable homeschool ruling in appeal. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16640 ..................................................................... 4. Senator Mike Lee: UN Treaty Supporters Can't Have it Both Ways Utah Senator Mike Lee recently penned an op-ed about the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. HSLDA encourages homeschoolers and others to read this article, and thanks Senator Lee for his leadership in opposing the CRPD. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16641 ..................................................................... 5. Help Your Teen Make a Difference This is the time of year that our hearts turn towards home and family. As you busily prepare for the holidays, do not neglect those who are without family or unable to travel home for the celebrations. For some ideas on ways to impact your "neighbor," read one of the HSLDA High School newsletters, "It's More Blessed to Give Than To Receive." Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16642 ..................................................................... 6. Faith Foundations for College--17 Days Left to Enroll According to the Barna Group, "84% of 18- to 29-year-olds admit that they have no idea how the Bible applies to their field or professional interests" ("Top Trends of 2011," Barna Group). Does your son or daughter know why the Christian faith matters in the study of economics, literature, physics, or government, or in his or her future career? Learn how a course with PHC Prep Academy can strengthen your student's faith foundations in high school. Read more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16643 ..................................................................... 7. HSF Ambassadors around the Nation You can help represent the Home School Foundation to needy families by becoming an HSF Ambassador. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16644 ..................................................................... 8. Share Your Artistic Vision Pablo Picasso stated that "Painting is just another way of keeping a diary." We invite students to share their artistic abilities with us in our 11th annual art contest. For complete guidelines and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16645 ..................................................................... 9. Register Now for Spring 2013 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. Register today! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16646 ..................................................................... 10. Last Chance to Apply for Journalism Scholarship Patrick Henry College is offering aspiring Christian journalism students valuable scholarships -- between $7,000 and $10,000, granted annually for four years. Well-qualified applicants who can demonstrate interest and talent in journalism through reporting or editing experience qualify for this award. The application deadline for the Samuel Adams Scholarship is January 1, 2013. Learn more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16647 ..................................................................... 11. A Call to Pens Writing Contest This autumn marks the fifth year of Patrick Henry College's annual A Call to Pens contest, a national short story competition open to students ages 12 through 18. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four contestants in each division, and the entry deadline is January 7, 2013. More about prizes, rules and guidelines: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16648 ..................................................................... 12. "Home School Heartbeat": 2012 HSLDA Litigation Update What kind of challenges are the defenders of homeschooling freedom battling on a day-by-day basis? This week, some of HSLDA's legal team join Mike Farris in the "Home School Heartbeat" studio to give an end-of-year update on several significant cases. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16649 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== December 14: WorldNetDaily.com Court Terminates Parental Rights in Homeschool Case http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=16650 > Links do not imply endorsement. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Hunter HomeSchool ====================================================================== HomeSchool Minder is the complete, affordable, and easy-to-use software solution for organizing your homeschool. HomeSchool Minder provides you with a secure, reliable, and intuitive place to easily create and store records, grades, calendars, assignments, lesson plans, and transcripts for all of your students. Special pricing is available for HSLDA Members. 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