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| Date: From: Subject: | 2/12/2013 4:38:30 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--Attorney General: Homeschooling Not a Fundamental Right |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How many acorns can a chipmunk hold in its cheeks? We don't know! But we do know that gathering little by little enables ordinary folks to prepare for hard times. That principle is behind HSLDA's payment plan: by paying a month at a time, families can receive an annual HSLDA membership. Meanwhile, they can feel secure as they homeschool and focus on other priorities -- their children. Don't go nuts trying to pay for membership all at once--choose our convenient payment plan. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1937 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana, New Jersey, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Washington, or Virginia, 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 February 12, 2013: 1. U.S. Attorney General: Homeschooling Not a Fundamental Right 2. College: No GED--No Graduation? 3. What's in a Name? 4. Get Trained to Lobby For Homeschool Freedom 5. Grants for Homeschooling Special Needs Kids 6. Snow Day Fun! 7. Thinking about High School at Home? We've Got You Covered! 8. Call for Contrario Sensu Submissions 9. Will There Be a Bible Bee This Summer? 10. "Home School Heartbeat": Romance for the Busy Homeschool Mom 11. Now Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Come be … uplifted, inspired, encouraged! ]---------------------- Real Refreshment Retreats are designed to recharge your spiritual batteries so that you can effectively minister to your husband and children with the joy and selflessness that God intends. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=584 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. U.S. Attorney General: Homeschooling Not a Fundamental Right The U.S. government's latest arguments against granting asylum to a German homeschooling family could have profound consequences for homeschool freedom in America. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17171 ..................................................................... 2. College: No GED--No Graduation? A homeschooler who attended college was told to take the GED or else he couldn't graduate. HSLDA's legal team intervened to resolve the problem. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17172 ..................................................................... 3. What's In a Name? An Icelandic teen who for 15 years was denied the right to use her own name demonstrates why parents, not government, are best for raising children. It also offers one more reason to reject the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id= 17189 ..................................................................... 4. Get Trained to Lobby For Homeschool Freedom Home School Legal Defense Association has scheduled training for members interested in lobbying for homeschooling on Capitol Hill. The daylong seminar will be held March 4 in Purcellville, Virginia. For more information and to apply: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17173 ..................................................................... 5. Grants for Homeschooling Special Needs Kids The Home School Foundation http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17175 , HSLDA's charitable arm, is offering grants for financially struggling HSLDA member families who are homeschooling special needs children. February is the current enrollment period. Learn More: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17174 ..................................................................... 6. Homeschooling Now Blog: Snow Day Fun! HSLDA Special Needs Consultant Faith Berens shares ways to turn a snowy day into a fun--and educational--event. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17190 ..................................................................... 7. Thinking about High School at Home? We've Got You Covered! Join Diane Kummer, HSLDA high school consultant, on Friday, March 8, in Purcellville, Virginia for a one-day high school symposium that will answer your questions, put you at ease, and increase your enthusiasm for teaching your teen at home. We'll cover transcripts, developing a plan for high school, a timetable for keeping on track, and a reminder to enjoy your teens! You'll want to register early as seating is limited. Register online: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17176 ..................................................................... 8. Call for Contrario Sensu Submissions Do you enjoy telling stories about your children or homeschool? We are looking for humorous, warm anecdotes and true stories illustrating that homeschooling is the best educational alternative around. Submissions should be 150 words or less (submissions may be edited for space). All material printed in the "Court Report" will be credited, and the contributor will receive a $10 coupon good toward any HSLDA publication of his choice. Photographs are welcomed, but please be aware that we cannot return them. Mail submissions to: Attn: Stories, HSLDA P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, VA 20134 Or email us (include "Stories" in the subject line) at ComDept@hslda.org ..................................................................... 9. Will There Be a Bible Bee This Summer? Yes! Local bees are led by volunteer hosts who have a heart for motivating families to grow deeper with the Lord through whole-family Bible study, Scripture memorization and prayer. Read more about hosting a bee: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17177 ..................................................................... 10. "Home School Heartbeat": Romance for the Busy Homeschool Mom This week on "Home School Heartbeat," Heidi St. John joins Mike Smith to talk about recovering "That Girl"--the girl your husband married. She reminds busy moms that your marriage is more important than curriculum, cleaning, or cooking, and offers encouragement to draw you close to your husband again. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17178 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== February 5: Post Bulletin, Rochester, Minnesota Homeschool Advantage for Sports Teams http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17179 February 5: The Richmond Register, Richmond, Kentucky Homeschooling Support Community Enters Third Year http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17180 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 11. Now Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Upcoming Live E-vents: Don't Judge Me!--HSLDA Senior Counsel Scott Woodruff http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17181 Featured On-Demand E-vents: P.S. I Love You!--MaryAnn Gaver http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17182 Nurturing Your Marriage through the Homeschool Years--Heidi St. John http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17183 FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Education PLUS ====================================================================== An online academic assessment company fulfilling all your testing and education product needs, with up to 32% discounts on tests to HSLDA members and HSF Friends of Home Schooling. Our advanced benchmarked tests easily identify academic strengths and areas for improvement. For more information visit: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1558 ====================================================================== The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association P.O. 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