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| Date: From: Subject: | 2/26/2013 4:32:27 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--Parents Removed from Neglect Registry |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> What do you look like when you get out of bed? It's hard to look our best all the time. HSLDA works to present homeschooling in an engaging, dynamic, and informative light to the public news media. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1104 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- HSLDA Weekly--Parents Removed from Neglect Registry ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Texas or Washington, 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 26, 2013: 1. Homeschool Parents Removed from Neglect Registry 2. Victory for Parental Rights 3. The World Changers: Episode 11 in our Weekly Video Series 4. Widow Homeschool Grants Available 5. High School Questions? Spend a Day with Consultant Diane Kummer 6. Last Day to Sign up for Lobbyist Training 7. Teach Your Kids to Govern--And Save Money 8. Free Classes at Microsoft Stores 9. It's Easy to be a Spiritual Leader! 10. "Home School Heartbeat": Journey on the Latin Road 11. Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Reading Eggs--Free 4-week trial! ]------------------------------- Reading Eggs is the perfect program for home schoolers, providing a comprehensive range of online reading lessons and ebooks essential for reading success. Get your FREE 4 WEEK TRIAL at the link below. Offer ends March 31st 2013 http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=591 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. On the Case: Homeschool Parents Removed from Neglect Registry Home School Legal Defense Association represented a family who was falsely accused of educational neglect. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17347 ..................................................................... 2. Virginia: Victory for Parental Rights Virginia's Parental Rights Act has been approved by both houses of the General Assembly and sent to Governor Bob McDonnell for his signature. This is a major victory in Virginia, and hopefully just a first step as these statutes take hold nationwide. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id= 17374 ..................................................................... 3. The World Changers: Episode 11 in our Weekly Video Series "I'm certain the future leaders, the future world changers are going to be homeschool graduates," says HSLDA Director of Federal Relations Will Estrada. Pointing out that public schools are a relatively new invention, Will notes that many of our nation's founders and other great leaders were homeschooled. Watch now: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17348 ..................................................................... 4. Widow Homeschool Grants Available The Home School Foundation, http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17349 HSLDA's charitable arm, has open enrollment in March and April for homeschooling widows and widowers. If you are a widow trying to homeschool, check out the HSF Widows Fund and apply. If you know a homeschooling widow, please spread the word or donate. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17350 ..................................................................... 5. High School Questions? Spend a Day with Consultant Diane Kummer Take advantage of the last call to register for the HSLDA High School Teacher Training session to be held in Purcellville, VA on Friday, March 8. Whether you are in the high school years or just thinking about the future, come and receive answers to your questions! Topics include developing a high school plan, creating a transcript, keeping a timeline, and enjoying your teens in the process! Registration deadline is Friday, March 1. Learn more and register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17351 ..................................................................... 6. Last Day to Sign up for Lobbyist Training HSLDA has scheduled training for members interested in lobbying for homeschooling on Capitol Hill. The daylong seminar will be held March 4 in Purcellville, Va. Registration deadline is February 27. For more information and to apply: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17352 ..................................................................... 7. Teach Your Kids to Govern--And Save Money Make sure to get in on the early bird discount for Generation Joshua's iGovern camp! At iGovern, students will take on the role of newly elected congressmen and learn about our government the best way possible--by actually governing. Students form party platforms, elect officials, draft legislation, campaign for president, and more. Sign your student up today! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17353 ..................................................................... 8. Free Classes at Microsoft Stores In-store Homeschool Tech Talk sessions are held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 2-4 p.m. for five consecutive weeks. Classes are limited to 12 students per day and registration is required. Sessions cover topics such as: Office Unleashed, Digital Movie Madness, Game Masters or Digital Arts Smarts. Learn more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17354 ..................................................................... 9. Bible Bee: It's Easy to be a Spiritual Leader! You can be a leader by hosting a Bible Bee in your church or homeschool this summer! The National Bible Bee provides everything you need to gather participating families to three informal summer "encouragement" events and a local contest day on Saturday, August 24. See how: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17355 ..................................................................... 10. "Home School Heartbeat": Journey on the Latin Road What can a dead language do for your child? According to Barbara Beers, author of "The Latin Road to English Grammar," more than you might think! Join Mike Farris on this week's edition of "Home School Heartbeat" to learn how Latin can impact your child's academic and spiritual understanding. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17356 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== February 25: The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon Homeschooling Transforms the City into a Classroom http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17357 February 22: ABC News German Homeschool Parents Appeal Asylum Ruling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17358 February 22: World Magazine No Homeschool Haven http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17359 February 21: Argus-Leader, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Homeschool Scholarship Plan Killed http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17360 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 11. Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Upcoming Live E-vents: Homeschooling Is for Everyone!--HSLDA Staff Attorney Mike Donnelly http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17361 Featured On-Demand E-vent: Confessions of a Homeschool Dad: Homeschooling for Heaven, Not Harvard--HSLDA Senior Counsel Jim Mason http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17362 The Foundation of Genesis in Today's Culture--Bodie Hodge http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17363 FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Patrick Henry College Online ====================================================================== Patrick Henry College offers HSLDA Members and HSF Friends of Home Schooling a 5% discount on its new online distance learning program. For more information visit: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1560 ====================================================================== The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association P.O. 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