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HSLDA's Weekly Update--Judge: 3-Year-Old Needs "Socialization"

2011-05-10T16:08:00.000-07:00


May 10, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education May 9: GMToday.com All Things Mommy May 9: News-Leader, Springfield, Missouri Homeschools Gain Help May 8: WIS-TV Channel 10, Columbia, South Carolina Siblings Graduate Together, Giving Special Mother’s Day Gift May 8: News-Times, Danbury, Connecticut Adventure Course Trains Homeschoolers May 7: The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia The Homeschool Mom You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents Judge Orders 3-Year-Old into Day Care for “Socialization” Homeschoolers in Eastern European Country Need Help HSLDA Fights for Homeschooled Military Enlistees Umbrella Diplomas Problematic for Law Enforcement Jobs One Mistake and Goodbye, Kids! National Zoo Offers Classes for Homeschool Students iGovern: Education During Summer Fun Call for Parent to Parent Submissions Deadlines Approaching for PHC Teen Leadership Camps Send in Your Best Ballads Special Wedding Gift Set: HSF Cookbook with Free Vintage Apron! National Bible Bee Contestant Registration Continues Home School Heartbeat: Making the Transition to Homeschooling Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Judge Orders 3-Year-Old into Day Care for “Socialization” HSLDA of Canada reports a shocking case where a 3-year-old was ordered into day care for “socialization.” They are appealing on behalf of the homeschooling family whose children were all forced to attend public school programs. Read more >> 2. Homeschoolers in Eastern European Country Need Help Families in one Eastern European country where homeschooling is technically illegal need assistance. Read more >> 3. HSLDA Fights for Homeschooled Military Enlistees HSLDA helped persuade Pentagon officials to extend a program that places homeschool recruits in the military’s highest enlistment option. Read more >> 4. Maryland: Umbrella Diplomas Problematic for Law Enforcement Jobs Despite a lengthy discussion with an HSLDA attorney, Baltimore County Police refused to accept as valid a homeschool graduate’s umbrella program diploma. Read more >> 5. Parental Rights: One Mistake and Goodbye, Kids! The law in Michigan doesn’t even demand evidence that a child is in danger before he can be removed to foster care—and that may portend what is to come for every state if we don’t act to stop it. Read more >> 6. D.C.: National Zoo Offers Classes for Homeschool Students Now through June, homeschoolers can sign up for classes on animal behavior and habitats taught by a veteran homeschool mom at the National Zoo. Read more >> 7. iGovern: Education During Summer Fun Generation Joshua is proud of the high-caliber teaching we provide at our iGovern Summer Leadership camps. To help students gain more from camp we have created three classes. The first is Legislative Techniques, where students will learn how congressmen write and debate legislation. The second, Party Leadership, deals with the American party system and how to make a difference in our culture starting in our political parties. The final course is Campaigns and Elections, which teaches students the fine points of the electoral process and campaigning. Sign up today! West Registration >> 8. Call for Parent to Parent Submissions Have you ever had an inspiring thought, an ingenious shortcut, or an “Aha! moment” that you wished you could share with other homeschoolers? Well, now you can! The Home School Court Report’s Parent to Parent column provides opportunities for homeschooling parents to relay teaching tips, encouragement and advice. Our topic for the July/August 2011 issue is “A Homeschool Snapshot.” One day you will look back on your homeschool days and recall a precious time, event, or moment. What is your best homeschooling memory so far? Send us your story in 150 words. Submissions may be edited for space. Mail submissions to: HSLDA Attn: Parent to Parent P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, VA 20134 Or email us, including “Parent to Parent” in the subject line, at ComDept@hslda.org. Please include your name and address. 9. Deadlines Approaching for PHC Teen Leadership Camps Enjoy the summer fun of Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College, which apply a biblical worldview to the issues of today through exciting classroom sessions, historic field trips, creative challenges, and camp camaraderie. Camps are being offered in debate, art, music, drama, leadership, constitutional law and journalism—and much more! To learn more or to register >> 10. Send in Your Best Ballads Submissions are being accepted until June 1 for the 2011 HSLDA homeschool poetry contest. This year’s competition requires students in all three age categories to compose original ballads inspired by various literary works. As always, cash prizes will be awarded. For guidelines and entry form >> 11. Special Wedding Gift Set: HSF Cookbook with Free Vintage Apron! It’s the perfect gift for brides. Order the Home School Foundation’s Family Favorites from the Homeschool Kitchen and get a free vintage hostess apron! Check Facebook and the HSLDA Store for details. 12. National Bible Bee Contestant Registration Continues National Bible Bee contestant enrollment will continue through May 31. Bible Bee “Family Boxes” which contain Bibles, age-appropriate study materials, Bible memorization cards, Parent Guidebooks, and much more will be shipped to arrive on June 1, if you register by May 24! Learn more and register >> 13. Home School Heartbeat: Making the Transition to Homeschooling Are you getting ready to transition to homeschooling? Sometimes it can seem like there are a lot of hoops to jump through along the way! Join Mike Smith and his guests as they discuss how you can make the change smoothly and successfully on this week’s Home School Heartbeat. Read more >> 14. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “Two Birds with One Stone: Discovering PHC Prep”—Adam Rohner Don’t miss this chance to learn how you can prepare your high school student for college! This is a free e-vent but space is limited, so sign up today! • “How to Homeschool in New Mexico”—HSLDA Staff Attorney Thomas J. Schmidt • “HSLDA @home e-vent Package: High School Success”—College Track If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Who Should Issue the Diploma?

2011-05-03T16:00:00.000-07:00


May 3, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education May 2: The Courier-Times, Aurora, Illinois Area Homeschoolers Say Interest is Up May 2: News-Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee Bill to Ease Homeschool Restrictions Gets Support May 1: News-Leader, Staunton, Virginia Valley Students’ Project Heads for National Contest May 1: Ahwatukee Foothill News, Phoenix, Arizona Homeschooling Deemed “The Fastest Growing Segment of Education” April 30: Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, Iowa Homeschooling Needs Different Graduation Parties April 30: Suffolk News-Herald, Suffolk, Virginia Crusaders Going as Far as They Can April 29: MyNorthwest.com Youngest Ever WSU Graduate Credits Homeschool April 28: OneNewsNow Homeschool “Blanket Order” Struck Down April 27: WCCB-TV Fox, Charlotte, North Carolina Homeschool Mom Says “Why the Controversy?” Over Sports Bill April 26: The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, California As Class Sizes Rise, so Does Homeschooling You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents Who Should Issue the Diploma? Court Drops Charges Against Family Florida Joins States Calling for Parental Rights Amendment Tom Minnery of Focus on the Family Speaking at iGovern West Send in Your Best Ballads National Bible Bee Registration Now Open! Home School Heartbeat: Interview with Liz Curry Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Missouri: Who Should Issue the Diploma? As graduation season approaches, HSLDA wishes to remind homeschooling parents they can rest assured concerning the validity of the diplomas they issue their students. Read more >> 2. Spain: Court Drops Charges Against Family A Spanish court dropped the case against a homeschool family after receiving hundreds of letters and emails from HSLDA families and homeschoolers around the world. Read more >> 3. Florida Joins States Calling for Parental Rights Amendment Florida has become the fifth state to pass a resolution calling on the U.S. Congress to send the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to the states for ratification. Read more >> 4. Tom Minnery of Focus on the Family Speaking at iGovern West This year Tom Minnery will join the lineup of speakers at iGovern West camp. GenJ is noted for its excellent speakers—past camps have featured conservative leaders such as Wendy Wright of Concerned Women for America and Morton Blackwell of the Leadership Institute. Tom Minnery is currently the senior vice president of government and public policy for Focus on the Family. As both an advocate for one of America’s top pro-family organizations and as a founding member of the Alliance Defense Fund, Tom Minnery brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a Christian leader in society. Check out our other camp speakers and register your students for iGovern West today. Speakers >> West Registration >> 5. Send in Your Best Ballads Submissions are being accepted until June 1 for the 2011 HSLDA homeschool poetry contest. This year’s competition requires students in all three age categories to compose original ballads inspired by various literary works. As always, cash prizes will be awarded. For guidelines and entry form >> 6. National Bible Bee Registration Now Open! Do something eternal with your family this summer. Enroll each of your children in the 2011 National Bible Bee Competition! The Bible Bee is a Scripture knowledge and memory competition in the context of family discipleship. Families use the age-appropriate Sword Study handbooks and correlating parent guidebooks to study together and gather with other families to prepare for their local contests, which will be held August 27. The top 100 from each of three age divisions will be invited to compete in the National Bible Bee Contest in November for prizes totaling $260,000. Get details and register >> 7. Home School Heartbeat: Interview with Liz Curry Have you ever thought that homeschooling could never work for your situation? Think again! This week’s guest shares from her heart—and years of experience—about the benefits of homeschooling and how you can do it ... whether you’re a single parent, a homeschooling parent with a full-time job, or simply trying to stretch your finances to include curriculum. Read more >> 8. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “Who Am I in This World? Making an Impact as a Mom”—Denise Mira • “Two Birds with One Stone: Discovering PHC Prep”—Adam Rohner • “How My Philosophy of Parenting Has Changed Since 1975”—HSLDA Chairman Michael Farris If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Judge's Order Overruled

2011-04-26T18:36:00.000-07:00


April 26, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education April 24: Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Utah Homeschooling—Utahns Feel Less Stigma as More Families Try It April 22: The Examiner, Independence, Missouri Local Robotics Team is BEST Again April 21: WIAT-TV Channel 42, Birmingham, Alabama “Tim Tebow Bill” Center of Controversy April 20: Sequim Gazette, Sequim, Washington Students Score with Music Festival Competition April 19: The Atlanta Post, Atlanta, Georgia Should Black Parents Consider Homeschooling? You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents Judge’s Order Seeking Homeschooler Identities Overruled Cornell University Asks for GED or State-Approved Diploma Authorities Threaten Homeschool Family Shipping What to My Child’s Door? Regular Registration for iGovern East Closes May 2 Is This You? Widows Spring Enrollment Closing Help Homeschool Families in Crisis Cash Prizes for the Best Ballads Last Week for Free Admission to Newseum Don’t Deprive a Child in Your Area Home School Heartbeat: Homeschooling an Only Child Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Mississippi: Judge’s Order Seeking Homeschooler Identities Overruled The State Supreme Court has vacated a judge’s order which sought the names and addresses of homeschoolers in a certain district. The victory protects home educators from the flagrant misuse of judicial power. Read more >> 2. New Jersey: Cornell University Asks for GED or State-Approved Diploma When a longtime member family had a college question the validity of the diploma they issued their daughter, HSLDA vouched for them by pointing to the law. Read more >> 3. Germany: Authorities Threaten Homeschool Family A German judge recognized that homeschooling provides quality education, but still denied a family permission to teach their children at home. Read more >> 4. Parental Rights: Shipping What to My Child’s Door? The Philadelphia Department of Health has set up a website offering prophylactics free by mail to children as young as 11—no parental knowledge or consent required! ParentalRights.org cites this as one more reason to protect children by supporting the Parental Rights Amendment. Read more >> 5. GenJ Summer Camp: Regular Registration for iGovern East Closes May 2 iGovern West offers your students a camp experience with a rare and accurate look into the reality of American politics! Act soon! Early registration for iGovern West (August 14–20) closes May 30. Save $50 when you register for iGovern West right now! >> iGovern East camp is just a few weeks away, starting June 5. Registration closes May 2. All registrations for iGovern East after May 2 will incur a rush fee. To register or learn more >> 6. Is This You? Check this out: In a recent poll of homeschooling parents seeking high-level online courses for their teens, parents said they “must have”... 1) “Courses that are complete—not lacking anything,” 2) “Curriculum that’s engaging,” 3) “Specific, detailed feedback for continued progress,” 4) “A Christian worldview that’s totally integrated into the curriculum,” and 5) “A price that is better than most anything else out there.” Is this what you want, too? Great news! The PHC Prep Academy has ALL 5 of those must-haves that you want—and an additional $50- to $100-off discount for HSLDA families...AND, for the next month only, another $50 discount on top of that—for super-high AP course content at a super-low price. Check these courses out and sign up now to get the additional $50 discount—before it’s gone... Read more >> 7. Home School Foundation: Widows Spring Enrollment Closing Just one week remains in our spring enrollment for the Widows Curriculum Fund. If you know a homeschooling widow, please have her contact us to find out about curriculum help. The spring deadline is May 1. Contact the Foundation >> Read more >> 8. Help Homeschool Families in Crisis If you know any homeschooling families who were affected by the recent waves of severe storms, tornadoes, and wildfires, please have them contact the Home School Foundation. HSF can provide some emergency assistance to homeschooling families going through a crisis situation. Contact the Foundation >> Donate online >> 9. Cash Prizes for the Best Ballads Submissions will be accepted beginning May 1 for the 2011 HSLDA homeschool poetry contest. This year’s competition requires students in all three age categories to compose original ballads inspired by various literary works. As always, cash prizes will be awarded. For guidelines and entry form >> 10. Last Week for Free Admission to Newseum Through April 30, the Newseum in Washington, D.C. is honoring teachers. Those with a valid school ID—which includes your HSLDA or state organization member card—will receive one free adult general admission. Contact HSLDA’s Federal Relations Office at 540-338-5600 or email federalrelations@hslda.org if you have any questions or concerns. Read more >> 11. Don’t Deprive a Child in Your Area Don’t let children in your area miss the 2011 National Bible Bee Summer Family Discipleship Program because no hosts volunteered! Youth began registering on April 1, so check out the map on www.BibleBee.org. If there is no host within 30 miles of you, please volunteer! Everything you need will be provided! Read more >> 12. Home School Heartbeat: Homeschooling an Only Child Will my child still benefit from homeschooling if he or she has no siblings? This week on Home School Heartbeat, Mike Smith answers this question with an emphatic yes! Join Mike as he interviews a mother and daughter on the challenges and unique rewards of home educating an only child. Read more >> 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “Helping Your Wife Grow in Christ”—Lou Priolo • “Home Instruction in Michigan”—HSLDA Senior Counsel Dewitt (Dee) Black • “How to Homeschool in New Mexico”—HSLDA Staff Attorney Thomas J. Schmidt • “Who Am I in This World? Making an Impact as a Mom”—Denise Mira Register for “Helping Your Wife Grow in Christ” or “Who Am I in This World? Making an Impact as a Mom” and be entered to win an @home e-vent gift certificate! If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Court Addresses Johansson Case

2011-04-19T18:40:00.000-07:00


April 19, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Florida, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education April 17: Daily Comet, Thibodaux, Louisiana Homeschool Parents Cry Foul April 17: The Record Searchlight, Redding, California More North State Families Choosing to Homeschool their Kids April 17: The Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina Bills Would Let Homeschool Students Play on Public Teams April 15: The Carlisle Independent, Carlisle, Arkansas An Inside Look at Homeschooling in Lonoke County April 15: WDIO-TV Channel 10, Duluth, Minnesota State’s Largest Homeschool Conference in Duluth April 14: KFOX-TV Channel 14, El Paso, Texas Homeschooling Trend Rising In El Paso You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents European Court Addresses Johansson Case School System Asks for Assessment GenJ Summer Camp Preview: The Gala Study Skills for High Schoolers Special Mother’s Day Gift Set: HSF’s Cookbook and Vintage Apron! Don’t Miss It—Read What These Teens Say Cash Prizes for the Best Ballads Pick Your Favorite HSLDA Commercial Homeschooled Legislators—Know Any? Free Admission to Newseum for Teachers National Bible Bee Host Locations Still Needed Home School Heartbeat: Famous Homeschoolers II Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Sweden: European Court Addresses Johansson Case After nine months, the European Court of Human Rights has finally assigned a case number to the application filed on behalf of the Johansson family—whose son was taken by the state. Read more >> 2. Maine: School System Asks for Assessment from Non-Approved Private School After being contacted by HSLDA, a public school official recognized the error in asking for year-end assessments from members operating as a private school. Read more >> 3. GenJ Summer Camp Preview: The Gala GenJ’s iGovern leadership camps offer students a week of learning and fun. From our speakers to our unique scenario, iGovern is a dynamic learning experience every year. Part of the iGovern scenario is the politically charged formal event, a signature aspect of the iGovern Camp experience. Our 2010 iGovern West Gala was in the Glenn Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs. At the Gala the students raise funds and talk with lobbyists about issues in the scenario. Sign up now to save your spot, and get a taste of the high society in Washington, D.C. Register now! >> Questions about camp? Call at 540-338-8608 4. Study Skills for High Schoolers Looking for a place to start as you teach your high schooler study skills? Check out these resources and websites. Read more >> 5. Special Mother’s Day Gift Set: HSF’s Cookbook and Vintage Apron! Surprise Mom with the perfect pairing at an unbeatable price: the Home School Foundation’s Family Favorites from the Homeschool Kitchen and an apron that’s as unique as she is! Choose from one of three available apron styles. Now through May 8, 2011! Order today! >> 6. Don’t Miss It—Read What These Teens Say If you’re wondering if signing your teen up for courses at PHC Prep Academy is right for you, check this out: John, from CA, says, “I’ve never taken better classes.” Melanie in TN says, “I walked into this AP class with trepidation and inexperience ... and I’m leaving with joy, excitement, and courage for the AP exam! Not only this, but I am also walking away closer than ever in my relationship with my Savior. I never would have dreamed that an AP ... class could have such an impact on my life. Not only is the teaching superb, but through this class I have been continually pointed to Christ.” If you’re a parent and that sounds like something you won’t want to miss for this coming year, check these courses out and sign up now, before it’s too late to get the $50 discount happening right now. Register now! >> 7. Cash Prizes for the Best Ballads Submissions will be accepted beginning May 1 for the 2011 HSLDA homeschool poetry contest. This year’s competition requires students in all three age categories to compose original ballads inspired by various literary works. As always, cash prizes will be awarded. For guidelines and entry form >> 8. Pick Your Favorite HSLDA Commercial In 2010 we asked students—and their friends and families—to create a commercial for HSLDA. The critics have selected seven top entries, but we still want the people to have their say. Please visit the following link and cast your vote! The production crew that created the video which receives the most votes will win $1,000! Watch and vote >> 9. Homeschooled Legislators—Know Any? HSLDA is conducting a survey on the impact of homeschooling on state politics. We are seeking information regarding the number of state legislators who were homeschooled. Ultimately we’d like to send them a short survey. First we have to find them. If you know a homeschooled state legislator, please take 10 seconds to click the link below and provide just four pieces of information to help us take the next step. Read more >> 10. Free Admission to Newseum for Teachers Throughout April, the Newseum in Washington, D.C. is honoring teachers. Those with a valid school ID—which includes your HSLDA or state organization member card—will receive one free adult general admission. Contact HSLDA’s Federal Relations Office at 540-338-5600 or email federalrelations@hslda.org if you have any questions or concerns. Read more >> 11. National Bible Bee Host Locations Still Needed Contestant registration closes May 31. So if you’re called to encourage parents to disciple their children, and you like a gathering of godly families, enroll today to be an area “host.” Perhaps you can use your church’s facilities to conduct three monthly meetings during the summer, wrapping up with a Local Bible Bee on Saturday, August 27. Everything you need is provided! Read more >> 12. Home School Heartbeat: Famous Homeschoolers II Some of the most talented men and women of the past strengthened their skills at home. This week on Home School Heartbeat, catch a glimpse of the parent-led education that made a general, a philosopher, a composer, and two writers great. Read more >> 13. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “The Science Solution: Giving a Solid Science Education”—Jeannie Fulbright • “Helping Your Wife Grow in Christ”—Lou Priolo • “Home Instruction in Michigan”—HSLDA Senior Counsel Dewitt (Dee) Black • “Homeschooling: Educating for Eternity”—Rick and Marilyn Boyer If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--High Court Blocks Request for Homeschool IDs

2011-04-12T16:12:00.000-07:00


April 12, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Florida, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education April 11: WorldNetDaily.com Judge Threatens Jail in Homeschool Case April 10: Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, Alabama Parents Find Homeschool Help at Downtown Expo April 9: Daily Comet, Thibodaux, Louisiana Homeschooling Offers Parents Options April 9: The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee Homeschool Group Offers Parents Secular Alternative April 9: Newton Citizen, Covington, Georgia Newton Homeschool Athlete Plays for UGA Offense April 9: Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi Homeschool List Demand on Hold You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents Judge Demands Homeschoolers’ Identities—Supreme Court Says “Not so Fast” Family Gets a Visit from Police HSLDA Arrives; Superintendent Does 180 Rockton Relents, Offers Speech Therapy SuperConference Presidential Straw Poll Results Released Cash Prizes for the Best Ballads Home School Foundation: Tracy Klicka Joins the Team Pick Your Favorite HSLDA Commercial Discussion: Can Homeschooling Save Education? Homeschooled Legislators—Know Any? Register now for Teen Leadership Camps Bible Bee: Will You Be a Champion? Free Admission to Newseum for Teachers Home School Heartbeat: The Anatomy of a Homeschool Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Mississippi: Judge Demands Homeschoolers’ Identities—Supreme Court Says “Not so Fast” In an order filed this week, the Supreme Court of Mississippi stayed all proceedings in the case involving the disclosure of the identities of homeschoolers in the Thirteenth District. Read more >> 2. California: Family Gets a Visit from the Police A member family in their first year of homeschooling did all they were supposed to in regard to notifying public school officials, but they still came close to being cited for truancy. Read more >> 3. Ohio: HSLDA Arrives; Superintendent Does 180 An HSLDA member was threatened with truancy charges after she notified authorities of her intent to homeschool. We helped resolve the situation. Read more >> 4. Illinois: Rockton Relents, Offers Speech Therapy A public school district tried to make a member family enroll their son in public school in order for him to receive special education services. Read more >> 5. SuperConference Presidential Straw Poll Results Released Candidates vying for support of the influential homeschool vote brought messages of educational freedom and family values to the inaugural Pacific Homeschool SuperConference. Former Senator Rick Santorum won the straw poll with 28%. Read more >> 6. Cash Prizes for the Best Ballads Submissions will be accepted beginning May 1 for the 2011 HSLDA homeschool poetry contest. This year’s competition requires students in all three age categories to compose original ballads inspired by various literary works. As always, cash prizes will be awarded. For guidelines and entry form >> 7. Home School Foundation: Tracy Klicka Joins the Team Elizabeth Smith, director of development, has felt led to focus her gifts and talents in other worthy ventures, and Tracy Klicka will be taking her place at the Foundation. Elizabeth has been with the Foundation for over six years—sharing her grace, love, and expertise with our donors, friends, and staff, and she will be missed. Tracy not only brings many years of experience as an organizer, homeschooling mom, speaker and writer, she also shares a common bond with many of the families the Foundation serves—that of being a widow. Her husband, Chris Klicka, was senior counsel for HSLDA and for more than 24 years worked side-by-side with HSLDA staff serving homeschoolers around the world. Read more >> 8. Pick Your Favorite HSLDA Commercial In 2010 we asked students—and their friends and families—to create a commercial for HSLDA. The critics have selected seven top entries, but we still want the people to have their say. Please visit the following link and cast your vote! The production crew whose video garners the most votes will receive $1,000! View and vote >> 9. Discussion: Can Homeschooling Save Education? Join HSLDA Federal Relations Director Will Estrada at noon Wednesday for an online panel discussion on the future of homeschooling. Sponsored by the Family Research Council, the event will address the question: “Is Homeschooling the Next Revolution in Education?” Read more >> 10. Homeschooled Legislators—Know Any? HSLDA is conducting a survey on the impact of homeschooling on politics at the state level. We are seeking information regarding the number of state legislators who are homeschooled. Ultimately we’d like to send them a short survey. First we have to find them. If you know a state legislator, please take 10 seconds to click the link below and provide just four pieces of information to help us take the next step. Thank you for your help! Fill out the survey >> 11. Patrick Henry College: Register now for Teen Leadership Camps Enjoy the summer fun of Teen Leadership Camps at PHC, which apply a biblical worldview to the issues of today through exciting classroom sessions, historic field trips, creative challenges, and camp camaraderie. Camps are being offered in debate, art, music, drama, leadership, constitutional law and journalism—and much more! To learn more or to register, go to PHC Teen Camps. Read more and register >> 12. Bible Bee: Will You be a Champion? Sign up to use your church facilities as a location for the National Bible Bee’s family discipleship program! You’ll receive everything you need to host three monthly gatherings and the August 27 Local Bible Bee. Read more >> 13. Free Admission to Newseum for Teachers Throughout April, the Newseum in Washington, D.C. is honoring teachers. Those with a valid school ID—which includes your HSLDA or state organization member card—will receive one free adult general admission. The Newseum features 14 galleries and 15 theaters where you can see sections of the original Berlin Wall, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs, a 4-D Time Travel Adventure, and an interactive newsroom. Contact HSLDA’s Federal Relations Office at 540-338-5600 or email federalrelations@hslda.org if you have any questions or concerns. Read more >> 14. Home School Heartbeat: The Anatomy of a Homeschool Are you worried about teaching science? If you’re like many other homeschooling parents, you might not have the strongest science background—but that’s no reason your children can’t excel. Jeannie Fulbright loves anatomy and her enthusiasm is contagious! She shares how you can teach anatomy in a truly engaging way on this week’s Home School Heartbeat with Mike Smith. Read more >> 15. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “When They Come Knocking: How to Handle Social Worker Contacts”—HSLDA Staff Attorney Michael Donnelly • “The Science Solution: Giving a Solid Science Education”—Jeannie Fulbright • “C.H.I.L.L. O.U.T.: Homeschooling Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect!”—Rachael Carman • “How to Judge Homeschool Success”—J. Michael Smith, Esq., HSLDA President If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--HSLDA Opposing Court Order

2011-04-05T18:31:00.000-07:00


April 5, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education April 4: Associated Press NC Legislature May Take up Bill Allowing Homeschooled Kids to Play on Local School’s Teams April 4: The Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, South Carolina Archers Set Sights on National Championship April 3: The Independent, Grand Island, Nebraska On this Team, Everyone Plays April 3: El Paso Times, El Paso, Texas Homeschooling Rises: Fort Bliss Families Follow U.S. Trend April 1: Salisbury Post, Salisbury, North Carolina New Faith-Based Homeschool Co-op is Thriving You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents HSLDA Opposing Court Order Homeschoolers Help Amid Devastation Congratulations on “Our” New Baby Certified Teacher to be Investigated District Distributes Inaccurate Homeschool Forms Homeschooled Legislators—Know Any? Register now for Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College The National Bible Bee Needs Your Help A Call to Pens Winners Announced Home School Heartbeat: Cathy Duffy Explains Curriculum Choice Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Mississippi: HSLDA Opposing Court Order Home School Legal Defense Association is initiating legal action on behalf of our member families residing within the district where a judge ordered attendance officers to provide the court with the names and addresses of homeschoolers. Read more >> 2. Japan: Homeschoolers Help Amid Devastation Japanese homeschoolers are doing what they can to help others in the wake of the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami—can you help? Read more >> 3. Parental Rights: Congratulations on “Our” New Baby A Nevada police officer threatened to arrest the parents of a newborn when they tried to take their child home from the hospital over the objections of a nurse there. A pediatrician offering a second opinion had told the couple they could treat the child for suspected jaundice at home. The incident illustrates the need for more clearly defined parental rights. Read more >> 4. California: Certified Teacher to be Investigated HSLDA helped a family begin homeschooling despite a public school official’s misguided attempt to “investigate” the mother’s qualifications to teach. Read more >> 5. Colorado: District Distributes Inaccurate Homeschool Forms Contrary to what one school district requested, homeschoolers do not have to use local forms or provide more information than the law requires when filing a notice of intent. Read more >> 6. Homeschooled Legislators—Know Any? HSLDA is conducting a survey on the impact of homeschooling on politics at the state level. We are seeking information regarding the number of state legislators who are homeschooled. Ultimately we’d like to send them a short survey. First we have to find them. Your help is vital if we are to continue to advance the cause of homeschooling. By gaining insight into how homeschooling is affecting state legislatures, HSLDA can be more effective in advocating for you and your family! If you know a state homeschooled legislator, please take 10 seconds to click the link below and provide just four pieces of information to help us take the next step. Thank you for your help! Fill out the survey >> 7. Register now for Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College Enjoy the summer fun of Teen Leadership Camps at PHC, which apply a biblical worldview to the issues of today through exciting classroom sessions, historic field trips, creative challenges, and camp camaraderie. Camps are being offered in everything from debate, art, music, drama, leadership, constitutional law and journalism—and much more! To learn more or to register, go to PHC Teen Camps. Read more >> 8. The National Bible Bee Needs Your Help Help recruit a local host for The National Bible Bee Summer Family Discipleship Program in your area. This person will be provided everything needed to conduct three informal monthly gatherings and a Local Bible Bee on Saturday, August 27 for families who will lead their children in Bible study, Scripture memorization, and prayer. Read more >> 9. A Call to Pens Winners Announced Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce the winners of its 2010–2011 A Call to Pens short story competition. More than 200 contestants submitted an incredible array of creative short stories addressing the themes of “courage,” and “endurance.” Read winning entries >> 10. Home School Heartbeat: Cathy Duffy Explains Curriculum Choice How do you choose a curriculum that fits with your teaching style, your child’s learning style and your family’s needs? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! On this week’s edition of Home School Heartbeat, Mike Farris and Cathy Duffy discuss how to weigh all the considerations and make the right curriculum decision. Read more >> 11. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “Managing Media in the Home”—Jeff Myers • “The Compelling Case for Home Education”—Mike Donnelly • “When They Come Knocking: How to Handle Social Worker Contacts”—Mike Donnelly • “Home Instruction in Michigan”—HSLDA Senior Counsel Dewitt (Dee) Black If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Breakthrough in Sweden

2011-03-29T18:40:00.000-07:00


March 29, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota Rhode Island, Texas, or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education March 28: Eldersburg Patch, Eldersburg, Maryland In Spite of Top-Ranked Schools, Some Carroll County Parents Choose to Educate at Home March 28: The Advertiser, Lafayette, Louisiana UL Plans Annual Session for Homeschoolers March 27: Daily Press, Victor Valley, California Homeschool Sports League Offers Parents Unique Option March 27: The News Journal, Wilmington, Delaware Homeschool Support Could Make Bachmann next Huckabee March 25: The New American Michael Farris: Constitutional Champion, Home School Defender March 25: Associated Press ND Lawmakers Endorse Permanent Changes to State Homeschool Regulation March 24: Foster’s Daily Democrat, Dover, New Hampshire Homeschooling Parents Get Advice from New Rochester Program March 24: The Register, Des Moines, Iowa Trio of Republicans Woo Homeschool Supporters You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents In Breakthrough, Appeals Court to Hear Homeschooling Case HSLDA Members: Get Your Next Year Free! Stoughton Retreats from Daytime Curfew Homeschooling Family Faces Challenges after Shooting Retired Dept. of Ed. Official: Parents Decide Education for Kids! Resolution Opposing UN Treaty Hits Milestone Your Student Can Live a Week of Capitol Hill Homeschooling Grows A Call to Pens Winners Announced Home School Heartbeat: Architecture in the Christian Home Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Sweden: In Breakthrough, Appeals Court to Hear Homeschooling Case In an important development, a Swedish appeals court has decided to take the case of two homeschooling families. Read more >> 2. HSLDA Members: Get Your Next Year Free! Refer your friends for HSLDA’s free trial membership. When five sign up, you will receive your next year’s membership free! Share with your friends >> 3. Wisconsin: Stoughton Retreats from Daytime Curfew Thanks to the assistance of a city council member, HSLDA helped stop a proposed daytime curfew and a vague truancy provision of questionable legality. Read more >> 4. Dominican Republic: Homeschooling Family Faces Challenges after Shooting The Antonios, veteran missionaries and homeschoolers, are in need of support as they struggle with medical expenses after an armed robbery. Read more >> 5. Retired Dept. of Ed. Official: Parents Decide Education for Kids! Jack Klenk, who served 27 years in the U.S. Department of Education, and who served as the Director of the Office of Non Public Education, has written a paper about education entitled, “Who Should Decide How Children are Educated?” Mr. Klenk concludes that parents, not the government, must make this decision, and specifically singles out homeschooling as “the ultimate in parental involvement.” Read more >> 6. Resolution Opposing UN Treaty Hits Milestone As of Tuesday morning, 34 sponsors had signed onto SR 99, the Senate resolution opposing ratification of the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child. This is great news! Read more >> 7. Your Student Can Live a Week of Capitol Hill The bill is finally up for a vote in Congress, the margins are thin, and the presidential election is just two days away. The majority leader encourages his party to vote with him, while the minority leader scrambles to collect enough votes to kill the bill. This is not Capitol Hill—it is iGovern Summer Leadership camp, where your children decide how our nation will respond to a grave national threat. Will your daughter be the one to find common ground with the other party? Or will your son run a stellar campaign for the nation’s highest office? Register now >> 8. Italy: Homeschooling Grows Several families are working hard to pioneer homeschooling. Read more >> 9. A Call to Pens Winners Announced Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce the winners of its 2010–2011 A Call to Pens short story competition. More than 200 contestants submitted an incredible array of creative short stories addressing the themes of “courage,” and “endurance.” Read winning entries >> 10. Home School Heartbeat: Architecture in the Christian Home Does the color of your walls or the shape of your front porch impact your life? Christian architect Daniel Lee explains why worldview matters in architecture and why architecture matters to you. He also shares suggestions for incorporating the study of architecture into your homeschool—from paintbrush to building design! Read more >> 11. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “The Compelling Case for Home Education”—Mike Donnelly • “Managing Media in the Home”—Dr. Jeff Myers • “The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing”—Andrew Pudewa If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--High Court Orders Homeschooler to Public School

2011-03-22T18:38:00.000-07:00


March 22, 2011
Advertisement Special offer for HSLDA members: Get 25% off your tuition at Regent University. Listed as a “Tier 1” homeschool-friendly school by the HSLDA, Regent delivers a world-class education taught from a Christian perspective. Learn more about why Regent is the right choice for home-schooled students. Legislation in Your State If you live in Kentucky, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education March 21: The New American New Hampshire High Court Upholds Ruling Against Homeschooler March 21: OzarksFirst.com Homeschool Tournament Brings in Big Dividend March 21: The Huntsville Times, Huntsville, Alabama Homeschool Students Plan Prom for this Saturday March 20: The Progress-Index, Petersburg, Virginia Debate Continues on Eligibility of Homeschool Athletes March 19: The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois Homeschoolers Object to State Oversight March 19: Gwinnett Daily Post, Lawrenceville, Georgia Attendance Doubles at Annual Homeschool Prom March 17: The Spokesman Review, Spokane, Washington Homeschooling Conference Offers Networking, Support March 17: Baptist Press Anti-homeschool Decision Upheld by Court March 16: Reuters Homeschooling’s Appeal Spreads to Mainstream March 16: The Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa Homeschool Driving Instruction Passes Iowa House You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents State Supreme Court Rules Homeschooled Girl to Stay in Public School HSLDA Members: Get Your Next Year Free! State Dept. Pledges Support for UN Child’s Rights Treaty Swift Action by Homeschoolers Defeats Sneak Attack Recovering Lost Freedom See D.C. During GenJ Camp Get Signed Copy of New Michael Farris Book American Commencement! HSLDA Graduation Supplies: Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Diploma! Don’t Deprive Your Child of an Opportunity Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College A Call to Pens Winners Announced New Website for Support Group Leaders Home School Heartbeat: Media in the Home Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. State Supreme Court Rules Homeschooled Girl to Stay in Public School In a highly visible and contentious divorce case, the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled in favor of a father who wanted his previously homeschooled daughter enrolled in public school. Read more >> 2. HSLDA Members: Get Your Next Year Free! Refer your friends for HSLDA’s free trial membership. When five sign up, you will receive your next year’s membership free! Share with your friends >> 3. State Dept. Pledges Support for UN Child’s Rights Treaty The Obama administration has now promised the United Nations that it will try to pressure the U.S. Senate into ratifying the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A political showdown looms, as 32 senators have signed a resolution pledging to block the Convention. Read more and take action >> 4. Vermont: Swift Action by Homeschoolers Defeats Sneak Attack When state bureaucrats tried to sneak through changes to homeschool law, HSLDA helped organize grassroots resistance. Legislators then agreed to halt changes until homeschoolers could be involved in the process. Read more >> 5. New Hampshire: Recovering Lost Freedom New Hampshire homeschoolers have fought hard to regain freedom by supporting a bill that would allow parents to exempt their children from compulsory school attendance at age 16. Read more >> 6. See D.C. During GenJ Camp One of the highlights of Generation Joshua’s iGovern East camp is the staff-led Washington, D.C. day trip. First, students will hear from political leaders like Michele Bachmann and Mike Pence. Afterwards the students tour the nation’s capitol. Every year students come back with great stories of what they saw during the iGovern D.C. trip. Your child could be one of them this year, but you need to hurry; space is very limited. We only have four spots left for male campers, and spots for female campers are also filling up. Register now! >> 7. Get Signed Copy of Michael Farris’s New Book, American Commencement! The first 50 copies sold will be signed by Michael Farris! Whether you’re a graduating student, homeschooling parent or leader, this book is for you! American Commencement chapters include “Principles of Greatness: John Witherspoon,” “Folly of Intellectualism: Timothy Dwight,” “The Value of Art: John Wheelock,” “Consecrated to God: William Smith,” and 13 other messages delivered to early American graduates. You’ll be as challenged and inspired as those first listeners! Order now! >> 8. HSLDA Graduation Supplies: Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Diploma! Congratulations on reaching a new academic milestone! Planning to celebrate? HSLDA’s graduation package saves you time and money. Place a single order and receive four items—cap, gown, tassel, and diploma—in our attractive color-coordinated package! As an optional service, HSLDA will now digitally print your student’s information on the diploma for you. Don’t forget to check out our other graduation supplies! Read more >> 9. Don’t Deprive Your Child of an Opportunity Make sure your child doesn’t miss out on being part of the 2011 National Bible Bee Summer Family Discipleship Program because no hosts were willing to volunteer! Youth will begin to register on April 1, so check out the map on the Bible Bee website. If there is no host within 30 miles of you, please volunteer! Everything you need will be provided! Read more >> 10. Register now for Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College Enjoy the summer fun of teen leadership camps at PHC, which apply a biblical worldview to the issues of today through exciting classroom sessions, historic field trips, creative challenges, and camp camaraderie. Camps are being offered in debate, art, music, drama, leadership, constitutional law and journalism—and much more! Learn more and register >> 11. A Call to Pens Winners Announced Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce the winners of its 2010–2011 A Call to Pens short story competition. More than 200 contestants submitted an incredible array of creative short stories addressing the themes of “courage,” and “endurance.” Read winning entries >> 12. New Website for Support Group Leaders HSLDA is excited to announce its revamped Group Services website. Now, state and local support group leaders can easily access information on HSLDA’s Discount Group and Affiliate Programs, as well as find encouragement and leadership support on a host of financial, legal, and insurance issues specific to homeschool organizations. The revised support group directory can now include any group, not just HSLDA Discount Groups! Vicki Bentley, HSLDA’s director of Group Services, is available for consultation and will be adding new articles and features to the website on a regular basis. Be sure to pass this along to any support group leaders you know and visit the new site today! Read more >> 13. Home School Heartbeat: Media in the Home These days, we are bombarded with a constant stream of entertainment stimuli. How do you decide when enough is enough? Join Mike Farris on this week’s Home School Heartbeat as he interviews Jeff Myers about helping your family use these media without become controlled by them—and how to set aside time to power down the iPods and enjoy each other. Read more >> 14. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • “Employable You: Preparing High Schoolers for the Job Hunt”—Alan Hudson • “Tried and True Tips for a Peaceful Home and Connected Kids”—Erin Brown Conroy • “Biblical Thinking and the Attitudes of Humility, Obedience, and Gratitude”—Martha Peace If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Abuse Report Recommends Supervising Homeschoolers

2011-03-15T18:36:00.000-07:00


March 15, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Kentucky, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota or Washington, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education March 14: Belleville News-Democrat, Belleville, Illinois Homeschool Registration Bill Likely Dead March 13: The American-Statesman, Austin, Texas Austin Royals Homeschool Team Headed to Nationals March 13: The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa Homeschool Parents Face Driving Issue March 11: The News-Herald, Willoughby, Ohio Libraries Continue Their Homeschool and Traditional Education Efforts March 11: The Missoulian, Missoula, Montana Missoula Homeschool Team Wins State MathCounts Competition March 10: The Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, South Carolina Upstate Eagles Girls Claim Homeschool Basketball Title March 10: The New American South Dakota Law Benefits Homeschool Families You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents Abuse Report Recommends Supervising Homeschoolers HSLDA Members: Get Your Next Year Free! Congress Introduces Legislation to Make Intrusive Survey Optional Individual Homeschool “Approval” Requirement Repealed Homeschooling Thru High School: Electives New Website for Support Group Leaders National Bible Bee Host Locations Still Needed A Call to Pens Winners Announced Follow HSLDA on Facebook Home School Heartbeat: Creating High School Resumes Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Abuse Report Recommends Supervising Homeschoolers A special panel investigating the horrific allegations of abuse and neglect of two adopted children in Florida recently released their recommendations. At least two of these could have a major impact on homeschooling families, possibly triggering extra scrutiny by state officials. Read more >> 2. HSLDA Members: Get Your Next Year Free! Refer your friends for HSLDA’s free trial membership. When five sign up, you will receive your next year’s membership free! Share with your friends >> 3. Congress Introduces Legislation to Make Intrusive Survey Optional HSLDA has long been concerned about the level of personal information collected and the invasiveness of the American Community Survey. If you share this concern, we urge you to contact your U.S. representative about a bill that would make most of the questions on the survey optional. Read more >> 4. South Dakota: Individual Homeschool “Approval” Requirement Repealed South Dakota’s governor has signed a bill repealing an archaic state law that prohibited families from homeschooling their children until the local school board individually approved each family. Read more >> 5. Homeschooling thru High School: Electives If you are looking for interesting courses to use as electives for your high school program, take a look at the individual subject curriculum on the HSLDA high school webpages. These courses may ignite motivation in your teens, a passion for a career, or introduce them to new opportunities. Read more >> 6. New Website for Support Group Leaders HSLDA is excited to announce its revamped Group Services website. Now, state and local support group leaders can easily access information on HSLDA’s Discount Group and Affiliate Programs, as well as find encouragement and leadership support on a host of financial, legal, and insurance issues specific to homeschool organizations. Revised support group directory can now include any group, not just HSLDA Discount Groups! Vicki Bentley, HSLDA’s director of Group Services, is available for consultation and will be adding new articles and features to the website on a regular basis. Be sure to pass this along to any support group leaders you know and visit the new site today! Read more >> 7. National Bible Bee Host Locations Still Needed If you’re called to encourage parents to disciple their children and you like a gathering of godly families, enroll today to be a National Bible Bee area “host.” Your church’s facilities and your hospitality could be used to conduct three monthly meetings during the summer, wrapping up with a Local Bible Bee on Saturday, August 27. Everything you need is provided! For details >> 8. A Call to Pens Winners Announced Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce the winners of its 2010–2011 A Call to Pens short story competition. More than 200 contestants submitted an incredible array of creative short stories addressing the themes of “courage,” and “endurance.” View the winning stories >> 9. Follow HSLDA on Facebook Join thousands of other fans as they receive up-to-date homeschooling news on Facebook. Read more >> 10. Home School Heartbeat: Creating High School Resumes It’s a tough economy for everyone, and that includes high school students looking for part-time or summer jobs. This week on Home School Heartbeat, Mike Smith talks with Becky Cooke and Alan Hudson on ways you can help your homeschooled teen succeed. Discover practical ways to help brush up your son or daughter’s resume! Read more >> 11. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • Home Instruction in Delaware—Dee Black • Employable You: Preparing High Schoolers for the Job Hunt—Alan Hudson • Developing the Essayist—Lesha Myers @home e-vents are now accepting all four major credit cards—Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express! If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--The Power of Activism

2011-03-08T18:36:00.000-08:00


March 8, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Colorado, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Washington, West Virginia or Wyoming, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education March 7: Baynet.com Calvert Marine Museum to Host Homeschool Day March 7: Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana Homeschool, Voucher Bills Would Affect High School Athletics March 6: Daily Monitor, Kampala, Uganda They Decided to Homeschool Their Children and are Happy with the Results March 6: The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee Parents, Kids Attend Christian-Focused MidSouth Homeschool Convention March 5: The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia Homeschooling Becoming More Popular March 3: KDVR-TV Fox 31, Denver, Colorado Homeschool Tax Credits Bill Still Alive You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents The Power of Activism HSLDA Members: Get Your Next Year Free! New Website for Support Group Leaders Generation Joshua Early Registration Discount Ends Next Week Only Three Weeks Left to be a “Champion” Getting Started and Support Group Leadership Workshops Online Academy Helps Prepare Your Teen for College Patrick Henry College Scholarships Available Home School Heartbeat: Making Peace in Your Home Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Utah: The Power of Activism Home School Legal Defense Association helped rally homeschoolers in Provo, Utah, to successfully oppose a proposed daytime curfew law. Read more >> 2. HSLDA Members: Get Your Next Year Free! Refer your friends for HSLDA’s free trial membership. When five sign up, you will receive your next year’s membership free! Share with your friends >> 3. New Website for Support Group Leaders HSLDA is excited to announce its revamped Group Services website. Now, state and local support group leaders can easily access information on HSLDA’s Discount Group and Affiliate programs, as well as find encouragement and leadership support on a host of financial, legal, and insurance issues specific to homeschool organizations. The revised support group directory can now include any group, not just HSLDA discount groups! Vicki Bentley, HSLDA’s director of Group Services, is available for consultation and will be adding new articles and features to the website on a regular basis. Be sure to pass this along to any support group leaders you know! Visit the site >> 4. Generation Joshua: Early Registration Discount Ends Next Week The $50 early registration discount for Generation Joshua’s iGovern East Summer Leadership Camp expires March 15. If you have been thinking about registering your child for iGovern, don’t wait another day. You can claim this great discount on top of your HSLDA membership discount and hold your child’s place at camp for only a 10% deposit. For more details >> 5. Bible Bee: Only Three Weeks Left to be a “Champion” Sign up to use your church facilities as a location for the National Bible Bee’s wonderful Family Summer Discipleship Program! You’ll receive everything you need to host three monthly gatherings and the August 27 local Bible Bee. Learn more and register >> 6. Indiana: Getting Started and Support Group Leadership Workshops On April 9, the IFHS will host two separate workshops, to be led by HSLDA’s Vicki Bentley. “Homeschooling 101: Getting Started” will be from 9:15 a.m.–12 noon, and the “Support Group Leadership Workshop” will be from 1:30–4:15 p.m. Each workshop is $10 per person with online registration, or $15 at the door. Learn more and register >> 7. Online Academy Helps Prepare Your Teen for College Are you looking for Advanced Placement courses that can help your high schooler earn college credit? Patrick Henry College Preparatory Academy is a distance learning program for homeschooled high schoolers that offers excellent academic instruction with a fully integrated Christian worldview. Visit their website to find out more and sign up for the AP college preparatory English Literature and Composition course. Sign up now >> 8. Home School Foundation: Patrick Henry College Scholarships Available Know a student going to Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia, as a freshman next fall? If they’re from an HSLDA member family they may qualify for up to $2,000 in scholarships from the Home School Foundation. Applications are being received now through May 1. Check out the info and requirements >> 9. Home School Heartbeat: Making Peace in Your Home Isn’t it enough to just say “I’m sorry?” Sometimes, the answer is no. On this week’s edition of Home School Heartbeat, Mike Smith talks with Ken Sande about the roots of conflict and the best ways to resolve relational issues effectively. Learn how to instill peacemaking skills that will last your children a lifetime! Read more >> 10. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • Journal Your Life: A Writing Approach Your Children Will Love!—Jill Novak • Home Instruction in Delaware—Dee Black • A Prodigal Speaks—Carol Barnier @home e-vents are now accepting all four major credit cards—Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express! If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
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HSLDA's Weekly Update--High Court Finds Christian Parents Unsuitable

2011-03-01T16:00:00.000-08:00

March 1, 2011

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If you live in Colorado, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, West Virginia or Wyoming, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool.

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IN THE NEWS
Outside news items on home education

February 28: Times Daily, Florence, Alabama Homeschooling Format Changing

February 28: RadioIowa.com Bill Would Allow Homeschoolers to Teach Driver’s Ed

February 28: Revue & News, Alpharetta, Georgia Homeschool Science Fair Triples in Participants

February 24: StarLocalNews.com Homeschool Advantage: HSAA North Seeks to Defend State Title

February 23: Charisma Magazine Cross-Border Homeschooling Helps Students Learn Spanish

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The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop!

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Finland vs. Sweden: Parental Focus the Fundamental Difference
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Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents...

1. High Court Finds Christian Parents Unsuitable

The United Kingdom’s High Court ruled yesterday that Christians with traditional ethical views of sexuality are not suitable to serve as foster or adoptive parents. The decision reflects the growing influence of ideas found in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read more >>

2. HSLDA Members: Get Your Next Year Free!

Refer your friends for HSLDA’s free trial membership. When five sign up, you will receive your next year’s membership free! Share with your friends >>

3. Finland vs. Sweden: Parental Focus the Fundamental Difference

A Swedish parent gives an inside look at the difficulty his family experienced while homeschooling in Sweden, their decision to leave their homeland, and their positive experience in Finland. Read more >>

4. Generation Joshua’s Presidential Elections

There is already talk about the upcoming presidential election. Who is going to run? How will they win? At this summer’s iGovern leadership camp, Generation Joshua students will have the opportunity to learn how to create and run a mock presidential campaign. Sign up today to give your child the chance to learn about the campaign process while having fun! Read more >>

5. Parental Rights: The Child Comes to Television March 7

Next Monday, March 7, Watchman Cinema’s parental rights documentary The Child: America’s Battle for the Next Generation will be aired on National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) network. The film will air at 8 p.m. Eastern Time and again four hours later at 12 a.m. Tuesday, March 8. NRB is Channel 378 on DirecTV or Channel 126 on Sky Angel. Read more and view it online >>

6. The National Bible Bee Needs Your Help

Would you consider recruiting a host for The National Bible Bee Summer Family Discipleship Program in your area? Hosts will be provided everything they need to conduct three monthly gatherings and a Local Bible Bee on Saturday, August 27 for families who are acting on their desire to lead their children in Bible study, Scripture memorization, and prayer. Read more >>

7. Deadline Approaching for You Can Homeschool! Seminar

“Teaching at Home: Basics and Beyond for Struggling Learners and Toddlers to ’Tweens” will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 9:00–4:30 at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia. The seminar includes four general sessions and 12 workshops, plus Q&A sessions. Lunch is provided. Learn more and register >>

8. Last Chance to Prep for Financial Literacy Challenge

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Education will be offering their 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge March 7–April 8. Read more >>

9. Home School Foundation: Patrick Henry College Scholarships Available

Know a student going to Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia, as a freshman next fall? If they’re from an HSLDA member family they may qualify for up to $2,000 in scholarships from the Home School Foundation. Applications are being received now through May 1. Check out the info and requirements >>

10. Home School Heartbeat: Family Writing

Your child may write tolerably well, but how do you transform writing from a chore to a delight? Join Mike Smith on this week’s edition of Home School Heartbeat, as he speaks with Jill Novak. Listen in for tips on how to make writing personal, practical, and just plain fun for the whole family! Read more >>

11. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents

• When They Come Knocking: How to Handle Social Worker Contacts—Mike Donnelly

• How to Use the Scriptures in Child Training, Part II—Lou Priolo

• Journal Your Life—A Writing Approach Your Children Will Love!—Jill Novak

• Dealing With Disrespect—Lou Priolo

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HSLDA's Weekly Update--Mike Farris Warns of Coming Persecution

2011-02-22T15:03:00.000-08:00


February 22, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia or Wyoming, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education February 21: The Times Record, Brunswick, Maine Homeschoolers Launch First Science Fair February 19: The Beacon-News, Aurora, Illinois Homeschool Families Fight State Registration February 18: Fox News Illinois Homeschooling Bill Tabled—But Fight Far From Over You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents Mike Farris Warns of Coming Persecution 6-Year-Old Hauled to Psych Ward Do You Know a Widow in Need? New! Class of 2011 T-shirts! High School Life Skills Resources and Checklist You Can Homeschool! Seminar Home School Heartbeat Now Podcasting! Financial Literacy Challenge Deadline Approaching Bible Bee Can Draw People to Your Church Could Your Teen Fix the Budget Deficit? Home School Heartbeat: Curricular Relief from the Home School Foundation Coming up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Mike Farris Warns of Coming Persecution In an interview with Baptist Press, HSLDA Chairman Michael Farris details trends that bode ill for homeschool freedom in America and abroad. Read more >> 2. Parental Rights: 6-Year-Old Hauled to Psych Ward According to an article at Today.com last week, a little boy’s Los Angeles school sent him to the psychiatric ward against his mom’s wishes. Anxiety over his dad’s deployment to Iraq led the boy to “[draw] a violent picture and [write] that he wanted to die,” which prompted the school’s reaction. Read more >> 3. Home School Foundation: Do You Know a Widow in Need? March 1 opens spring enrollment for HSF’s Widows Fund. If you are a homeschooling widow or widower, or know someone who is, please contact us to find out how we can help. This fund enables widows and widowers to continue homeschooling by helping them with the cost of curriculum and sometimes other emergency needs. Find out more >> Contact HSF >> 4. New! Class of 2011 T-shirts! Let your student commemorate his or her achievement in style with one of HSLDA’s original Class of 2011 T-shirts! We’ve got one for the guys and one for the girls! Order now! >> 5. High School Life Skills Resources and Checklist Make the most of the teen years by teaching your teens important life skills. We’ve put together resources and a checklist to give you a jump start. Read more >> 6. You Can Homeschool! Seminar “Teaching at Home: Basics and Beyond for Struggling Learners and Toddlers to ’Tweens” will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia. The seminar includes four general sessions and 12 workshops, plus Q&A sessions. Lunch is provided. Learn more and register >> 7. Home School Heartbeat Now Podcasting! HSLDA’s Home School Heartbeat radio broadcast is now available as a podcast that you can listen to on your MP3 player anywhere and anytime. You can subscribe either through iTunes or via an RSS Feed. Read more >> 8. Financial Literacy Challenge Deadline Approaching The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Education will be offering their 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge March 7–April 8. Read more >> 9. Bible Bee Can Draw People to Your Church Is your church friendly enough to help people participate in The National Bible Bee Family Discipleship Program? It’s a wonderful way for you to attract Bible-believing families in your area to your church this summer! Details on how you can make it happen are available online. Read more >> 10. Could Your Teen Fix the Budget Deficit? President Obama’s recently released budget projects a $7.2 trillion deficit. Think your child could do better? At this year’s iGovern summer leadership camp, Generation Joshua students will have the chance to learn from nationally acclaimed leaders what our Founders thought about federal budgets, and then draft and vote on their own federal budget. Read more >> 11. Home School Heartbeat: Curricular Relief from the Home School Foundation Can you still homeschool if you can’t afford to buy expensive curriculum? The Home School Foundation’s Curriculum Relief Fund is working to make sure that the answer to that question is “Yes!” for every family. This week on the program, HSLDA President Mike Smith talks with Elizabeth Smith and two families who received grants from the Foundation. Find out how becoming part of the Foundation’s work can bless you and others! Read more >> 12. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • Helping Women Become Godly Mothers—Martha Peace • When They Come Knocking: How to Handle Social Worker Contacts—Mike Donnelly • How to Use the Scriptures in Child Training, Part II—Lou Priolo Don’t Forget—Buy 2, Get 1 Free! There are just a few more days to take advantage of our Buy 2, Get 1 Free offer! Until Monday, February 28, 2011, register for three e-vents and receive one of those three e-vents absolutely free. Just enter JumpStart2011 when registering, click “Apply Coupon,” and enjoy your free e-vent! If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
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HSLDA's Weekly Update--Planned Parenthood Attacks Parental Rights Amendment

2011-02-15T13:50:00.000-08:00


February 15, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia or Wyoming, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education February 15: The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana Sports for Home-ed Schoolers Approved February 15: KTHV-TV, Little Rock, Arkansas Thousands to Attend Homeschool Day at State Capitol February 14: LifeSiteNews.com Homeschool Bills Introduced in Illinois and New Hampshire February 13: World-Herald, Omaha, Nebraska Ending Homeschool Stereotypes February 11: The Timberjay, Ely, Minnesota Homeschooling Can Take Many Forms February 11: Flint Journal, Flint, Michigan Homeschool Group Sprouting in Flint You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents Planned Parenthood Attacks Parental Rights Amendment United Nations Committees Rebuked for Power Grab New Leaders in Congress Hold Education Hearing Prosecutor Seeks to Make Example of Homeschooling Family Home School Heartbeat Now Podcasting! New for Your Graduate: Honor Cords! You Can Homeschool! Seminar Bible Bee: Ask Your Pastor... Financial Literacy Challenge Opportunity Home School Heartbeat: The Case for Poetry Coming up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Planned Parenthood Attacks Parental Rights Amendment Planned Parenthood and the ACLU are fighting efforts to enact a Parental Rights Amendment to the Constitution. This means the parental rights movement is on the right track. Read more >> 2. United Nations Committees Rebuked for Power Grab United Nations delegates recently echoed a longtime objection raised by ParentalRights.org, criticizing U.N. “experts” who keep expanding the mandate of treaties such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read more >> 3. New Leaders in Congress Hold Education Hearing Witnesses invited to testify by new leadership in the House called for limited federal government involvement in education and more freedom of educational choice. Read more >> 4. Germany: Prosecutor Seeks to Make Example of Homeschooling Family Back in court again, the Dudek family underwent a grueling retrial this past week for the “criminal offense” of teaching their children at home. Read more >> 5. Home School Heartbeat Now Podcasting! HSLDA’s Home School Heartbeat radio broadcast is now available as a podcast that you can listen to on your MP3 player anywhere and anytime. You can subscribe either through iTunes or via an RSS feed. Learn more >> 6. New for Your Graduate: Honor Cords! Whether you are using our cap and gown in a ceremony or for senior pictures, accompanying it with an Honor Cord is a great way to let everyone know of your graduate’s special achievement! Order now! >> 7. You Can Homeschool! Seminar “Teaching at Home: Basics and Beyond for Struggling Learners and Toddlers to ’Tweens” will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 9:00–4:30 at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia. The seminar includes four general sessions and 12 workshops, plus Q&A sessions. Lunch is provided. Learn more and register >> 8. Bible Bee: Ask Your Pastor... ...to consider hosting the Saturday, August 27 local contest of The National Bible Bee at your church. Draw area families into your facility to encourage them in this Summer Family Discipleship Program. You can download a “Pastor’s Letter” which will give him (and you) an overview of this wonderful opportunity. Read more >> 9. Financial Literacy Challenge Opportunity The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Education will be offering their 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge March 7–April 8. Read more >> 10. Home School Heartbeat: The Case for Poetry Did you know that many of the Founding Fathers were familiar with the poetry classics? On this week’s edition of Home School Heartbeat, HSLDA President Mike Smith speaks with Kathy Weitz about cultivating a love for the good, the true, and the beautiful through the study of poetry. Read more >> 11. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • Helping Women Become Godly Mothers • How to Homeschool in Hawaii Motherhood means different things to different people. For biblical insights into what it means to be a mom, join Martha Peace on Thursday, February 24 @ 9:00 p.m. (ET). “Helping Women Become Godly Mothers” will provide practical solutions to common problems that you or a friend are sure to face—come and be equipped! Attention homeschoolers from the Pineapple State: join Tj Schmidt on Tuesday, February 22 @ 8:30 p.m. (ET) for a relaxed yet informative discussion of homeschool law! In “How to Homeschool in Hawaii,” Tj will cover everything from standardized tests to recordkeeping. Pull up the hammock, bring your questions, and learn more about Hawaii law! Time is running out! February 28 is the last day you can use our current discount to buy two e-vents and receive the third (of equal or lesser value) free. Simply enter JumpStart2011 when registering for three e-vents, select “Apply Coupon,” and save now! If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Homeschoolers in Legal Limbo

2011-02-08T13:16:00.000-08:00


February 8, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Illinois, New Hampshire, North Dakota or South Dakota, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education February 8: The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana Homeschool Sports Bill Advances February 4: InMyCommunity.com, Australia Parents Say Homeschooling “Definitely Worthwhile” February 3: LifeSiteNews.com Pro-family Group Puts Pressure on European Court over Notorious Homeschooling Case February 2: The Airdrie Echo, Airdrie, Alberta, Canada Group of Science Enthusiasts Take First Place in Provincial Competition February 2: ModelD Media, Detroit, Michigan Alternative Urban Education: Parents and City Kids Benefit from Homeschooling You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents Court Ruling Leaves Families in Legal Limbo Camp to Feature Nationally Recognized Speakers No Picking and Choosing of Services in IEP Home School Heartbeat Now Podcasting! Hurry! Six More Days to Buy Your White Cap and Gown! You Can Homeschool! Seminar Patrick Henry College Scholarships Available Will Your Church be a 2011 National Bible Bee Host? Financial Literacy Challenge Opportunity Home School Heartbeat: The Third Wave of Homeschool Persecution Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Spain: Court Ruling Leaves Families in Legal Limbo After a December ruling that denied parents the right to homeschool in Spain, homeschoolers are facing legal difficulties. Please write the court today to help show that homeschooling is a positive and accepted form of education around the world. Read more >> 2. Generation Joshua: Camp to Feature Nationally Recognized Speakers Generation Joshua’s iGovern East summer leadership camp is coming up, featuring a great list of speakers. Confirmed speakers include Mike Farris, Becky Norton Dunlop of the Heritage Foundation, and Wendy Wright from Concerned Women for America. HSLDA members qualify for a $100 discount, and can bundle that with a $50 early registration discount by registering for camp in the next four weeks. Learn more and register >> 3. Rhode Island: No Picking and Choosing of Services in IEP, Per Commissioner The Rhode Island Department of Education recently stated that homeschoolers enrolled in a public school IEP program cannot pick and choose among the special education and related services in their IEP. They must take all or nothing. Read more >> 4. Home School Heartbeat Now Podcasting! HSLDA’s Home School Heartbeat radio broadcast is now available as a podcast that you can listen to on your MP3 player anywhere and anytime. You can subscribe either through iTunes or via an RSS Feed. Read more >> 5. Hurry! Six More Days to Buy Your White Cap and Gown! These classy, white graduation gowns come with coordinating gold and white tassels. Buy together as a set, or as a package with one of our diplomas. Available only until February 15! Order now! >> 6. You Can Homeschool! Seminar “Teaching at Home: Basics and Beyond for Struggling Learners and Toddlers to ’Tweens” will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 9:00–4:30 at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia. The seminar includes four general sessions and 12 workshops, plus Q&A sessions. Lunch is provided. Learn more and register >> 7. Home School Foundation: Patrick Henry College Scholarships Available Know a student going to Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia, as a freshman next fall? If they’re from an HSLDA member family they may qualify for up to $2,000 in scholarships from the Home School Foundation. Applications are being received now through May 1. Check out the info and requirements >> 8. Will Your Church be a 2011 National Bible Bee Host? Hosting a local contest of the National Bible Bee is a wonderful way for your church to get acquainted with Bible-believing families in your area! Details on this Summer Family Discipleship Program and a “Note to Pastors” are available online. Read more >> 9. Financial Literacy Challenge Opportunity The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Education will be offering their 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge March 7-April 8. Read more >> 10. Home School Heartbeat: The Third Wave of Homeschool Persecution Is homeschooling under assault yet again? Hear from Mike Farris on this week’s Home School Heartbeat as he discusses the new challenges facing the homeschooling community (and Christians in particular). But don’t despair: learn how to defend the right to raise your children in the manner you choose. Read more >> 11. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington • Helping Women Become Godly Wives If you feel helpless and frustrated with politics, be sure to attend “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” on Tuesday, February 15, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET). Drawing upon his own experience as a lobbyist, Will Estrada will present you with practical steps you can take to make a difference! Martha Peace knows that the journey to becoming a godly wife is no cakewalk. On Thursday, February 17, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET), in “Helping Women Become Godly Wives,” Martha will discuss how to be the helpmate God intended, and how to share this knowledge with other women. Seize the moment to give your homeschool a fresh burst of energy! Until February 28, buy two e-vents and receive the third (of equal or lesser value) free. Simply enter JumpStart2011 when registering for three e-vents, select “Apply Coupon,” and save! If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Mississippi Moves to Protect Children

2011-02-01T13:44:00.000-08:00


February 1, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Iowa, North Dakota or South Dakota, click on the the name of your state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education February 1: Tulsa World, Tulsa, Oklahoma NOAH Girls a Team on the Rise January 30: Stow Sentry, Stow, Ohio Teen Gives back to Clinic Through Performing Music January 30: Buffalo Reflex, Buffalo, Missouri Keithley Makes a “Great Comeback” January 30: WRAL.com, Raleigh, North Carolina Apex Consignment Sale Includes Homeschool Corner January 28: Housatonic Times, New Milford, Connecticut Homeschooled Seventh-Grader Wins NASA Competition January 27: Edmond Sun, Edmond, Oklahoma Homeschooled Student Earns his Eagle Scout January 26: New York Times, New York, New York SMARTwheel Earns N.H. Children a Beltway Audience You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents Mississippi Moves to Protect Children Custody Dispute to be Decided by State Supreme Court Confusion Remains Regarding the Legality of Homeschooling You Can Homeschool! Seminar Save on Summer Camp Parental Rights: Schools to Grade Parents? A Sweet Deal Bible Bee: Local Hosts Needed Financial Literacy Challenge Opportunity Follow HSLDA on Facebook Home School Heartbeat: Grandparents as Part of Your Homeschool Next week on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Mississippi Moves to Protect Children State Representative Andy Gipson has introduced legislation intended to protect children and their parents during social services investigations. Read more >> 2. New Hampshire: Custody Dispute to be Decided by State Supreme Court A custody dispute involving religion and homeschooling, which has received national attention, will shortly be decided by the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Read more >> 3. California: Confusion Remains Regarding the Legality of Homeschooling HSLDA helped two families whose children were being marked absent by the local public schools, even though the children had been withdrawn in order to begin homeschooling. Read more >> 4. You Can Homeschool! Seminar “Teaching at Home: Basics and Beyond for Struggling Learners and Toddlers to ’Tweens” Will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 9:00–4:30 at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia. The seminar includes four general sessions and 12 workshops, plus Q&A sessions. Lunch is provided. Learn more and register >> 5. Generation Joshua: Save on Summer Camp Generation Joshua is offering HSLDA members two discounts for both of our iGovern leadership camps this year. Early registration is now open, giving you a $50 discount on the camp price. HSLDA members qualify for an additional $100 discount. Bundling these discounts gives you $150 (25%) off the cost of GenJ camp. Learn more and register >> 6. Parental Rights: Schools to Grade Parents? A Florida bill proposing that school teachers grade parents on their level of involvement is another indication parental rights are in danger. Read more >> 7. A Sweet Deal This Valentine’s Day, bless your sweetheart and needy families at the same time by giving Family Favorites from the Homeschool Kitchen. From now until February 14, 2011, receive $3.00 off when you place your order! (To receive by Valentine’s Day, order on or before February 7.) Order now! >> This is a limited-time offer and is not valid with any other coupon or gift certificate. All profits from the sale of this cookbook go to help needy homeschoolers through the Home School Foundation. 8. Bible Bee: Local Hosts Needed The 2011 National Bible Bee Host registration starts today! Details on the responsibilities and incredible rewards for churches and individuals that embrace this Summer Family Discipleship Program are available at www.BibleBee.org. A limited number of Awana-themed Local Host Locations will also be awarded this year. View Awana President Jack Eggar’s message >> 9. Financial Literacy Challenge Opportunity The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Education will be offering their 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge March 7–April 8. Read more >> 10. Follow HSLDA on Facebook Join thousands of other fans as they receive up-to-date homeschooling news on Facebook. Read more >> 11. Home School Heartbeat: Grandparents as Part of Your Homeschool Whether your parents are academic types or not, chances are they have some field of expertise that they can share with their grandchildren. Find out how to encourage them to participate in teaching your kids, and hear specific ways other homeschool parents have included grandparents on this week’s edition of Home School Heartbeat with Mike Smith. Read more >> 12. Currently Featured on HSLDA’s @home e-vents If you’re looking for fresh ideas on instilling integrity in your home, you won’t want to miss Roger Erdvig’s e-vent! On Tuesday, February 8, @ 9:00 p.m (ET), Roger draws on his multifaceted experience to bring you principles of “Christlike Character Development” —come prepared to be inspired and challenged! Your role in your child’s education and life is pivotal. In “The Indispensable Ingredient”, Diana Waring shares encouragement and practical wisdom to help you be the mentor, model, and facilitator your child truly needs! If your relationships with your kids are not what you would like, John Rosemond has advice for you. “Parenting with Love and Leadership” supplies the tools you need to revolutionize your parenting and your parent-child relationships! If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Appellate Briefs Filed in Illegal-Search Case

2011-01-25T13:24:00.000-08:00


January 25, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Minnesota, click on the the name of the state or the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education January 23: Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois Carlinville Daytime Kid Curfew Proposal Fails January 22: WorldNetDaily.com Father Jailed for Visit with Son Set Free January 21: NorthJersey.com Jets’ Jason Taylor Enjoying His First Trip to a Conference Title Game January 20: The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Miss America, Miss Oklahoma Shine Light on Homeschooling January 18: WAVY-TV Channel 10, Portsmouth, Virginia Nauticus Hosts Day for Homeschoolers You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents Appellate Briefs Filed in Illegal-Search Case School Districts Makes Unfounded Demand for “Accreditation” U.S. House Votes to Repeal Health Care Law The College Bound and Job Seeker A Sweet Deal Help Special Needs Children FREE Drive Thru History America! Last Chance to Enter Student Art Contest Homeschoolers Sweep National Bible Bee Competition! Home School Heartbeat: AP and Worldview from PHC Prep Academy Next week on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Arizona: Appellate Briefs Filed in Illegal-Search Case HSLDA recently filed our response brief to the Ninth Circuit in Loudermilk v. Arpaio, et al, where several sheriff’s deputies assisting social workers in Arizona violated the Fourth Amendment rights of a homeschooling family. The deputies have until January 27 to file their response. Read more >> 2. California: School Districts Makes Unfounded Demand for “Accreditation” When a public school district insisted that a homeschooling family’s “private school” had to be accredited, HSLDA pointed out that the demand was not supported by state law. Read more >> 3. U.S. House Votes to Repeal Health Care Law The House of Representatives voted to repeal the health care reform law, but the measure faces increased opposition as it moves to the Senate. Read more >> 4. Help for Homeschool Grads: The College Bound and Job Seeker If you’re having trouble with college admissions or a job application because you were homeschooled, the following tips will help smooth the process. Read more >> 5. A Sweet Deal This Valentine’s Day, bless your sweetheart and needy families at the same time by giving Family Favorites from the Homeschool Kitchen. From now until February 14, 2011, receive $3.00 off when you place your order! (To receive by Valentine’s Day, order on or before February 7.) Order now! >> This is a limited-time offer and is not valid with any other coupon or gift certificate. All profits from the sale of this cookbook go to help needy homeschoolers through the Home School Foundation. 6. Home School Foundation: Help Special Needs Children HSF’s Special Needs Children’s Fund needs replenishing. If you are able, please consider donating to this fund to help families give their special needs children the best education possible! “My family is very pleased to have received an HSF scholarship. My husband is in full-time ministry and we have not been able to seek the program plans for our son David (an 8-year-old with Down Syndrome) as we have in the past,” a family wrote us recently. “Thank you for the opportunity to continue working with our son on the things we feel are going to help him be all he can be.” Read more about the fund >> Those it helps >> How you can help >> 7. FREE Drive Thru History America! Join HSLDA or renew your membership today and receive Drive Thru History America free, while supplies last! Drive Thru History America: Foundations of Character is a cutting-edge, entertaining, fast-paced curriculum that teaches the history of our nation from a Christian worldview. For details and a video preview >> 8. Last Chance to Enter Student Art Contest HSLDA’s 2011 Student Art Contest is accepting entries through February 1. There are three themes corresponding to three age groups, each with prizes. Profits benefit fellow homeschoolers through the Home School Foundation. Contest guidelines >> 9. Homeschoolers Sweep National Bible Bee Competition! Homeschoolers Liesl Lawrence, of Georgetown, Texas, Alex Watt, of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and Olivia Davis, of Salem, Oregon won their respective age divisions at the 2010 National Bible Bee Competition in Schaumburg, Illinois. The 2011 Bible Bee schedule begins on February 1. To be sure your family has access to this wonderful family discipleship program, you should consider volunteering as a host and encourage Bible-believing churches in your area to sign up! Learn more and register >> 10. Home School Heartbeat: AP and Worldview from PHC Prep Academy Can U.S. history be taught from a neutral perspective? According to Dr. Rob Spinney, the answer is no. This week on Home School Heartbeat, listen in as Mike Farris speaks with Dr. Spinney and other PHC Prep Academy professors who will be teaching a variety of challenging and engaging AP courses with a rigorous Christian worldview. Read more >> 11. Coming up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents Home Instruction in Alaska How to Use the Scriptures in Parenting, Part I It’s always a good idea to be well informed on homeschooling laws in your state. Dewitt (Dee) Black, HSLDA’s Senior Counsel, can make that process much simpler for you. On Wednesday, February 2 @ 2:00 p.m. (ET), Dee will discuss legal requirements and regulations that impact Alaska homeschoolers. Bring your questions, and discover how to develop a successful program of “Home Instruction in Alaska.” Parenting is not a job for the faint of heart. But at some point, all dads and moms wonder: “Am I doing this right?” In “How to Use the Scriptures in Parenting, Part I” on Thursday, February 3 @ 9:00 p.m. (ET). Biblical counselor and father Lou Priolo will share specific tools for child-raising from a time-tested source-the Bible. Don’t miss out on this first e-vent of a two-part series offering valuable parenting advice. If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Vote Aims at Repealing Health Care Law

2011-01-18T13:37:00.000-08:00


January 18, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State Click on the link below for important news about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education January 18: The World-Herald, Omaha, Nebraska All about Miss America Teresa Scanlan January 17: The Daily Tarheel, Chapel Hill, North Carolina ArtsCenter Classes Create Community January 12: WFMY News 2, Greensboro, North Carolina No Snow Days for Homeschoolers January 11: OneNewsNow.com Stats Show Definite Climb in Homeschooling You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents U.S. House to Vote to Repeal Health Care Law School Officials Assert Authority They Don’t Have The Child Sweeps in Like a Storm! $260,000 Incentive for Family Discipleship FREE Drive Thru History America Essay Contest Winners Announced Art Contest Deadline Approaching Home School Heartbeat: Rediscovering Joy Next week on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. U.S. House to Vote to Repeal Health Care Law HSLDA urges members to call their U.S. representatives and share thoughts about an upcoming vote aimed at repealing the government takeover of healthcare that passed in 2010. Read more >> 2. California: School Officials Assert Authority They Don’t Have Year-round public school calendars coupled with the delayed posting of state affidavit forms has led to increased harassment of homeschoolers. Read more >> 3. Massachusetts: The Child Sweeps in Like a Storm! A documentary film about the need for a parental rights amendment is taking the Bay State by storm. Read more >> 4. Bible Bee: $260,000 Incentive for Family Discipleship! The National Bible Bee will begin accepting applications February 1 for local contests to be held nationwide on August 27, 2011. The top 100 contestants from each of three age divisions qualify to compete for $260,000 in prizes at the 2011 National Competition in Schaumburg, Illinois November 9–12, 2011. Contact your church leadership about being a local contest host. Read more >> 5. FREE Drive Thru History America! Join HSLDA or renew your membership today and receive Drive Thru History America free, while supplies last! Drive Thru History America: Foundations of Character is a cutting-edge, entertaining, fast-paced curriculum that teaches the history of our nation from a Christian worldview. For details and a video preview >> 6. Essay Contest Winners Announced The results for the 2010 HSLDA Student Essay Contest are in. Proceeds benefitted the Home School Foundation Special Needs Children’s Fund. View the winners >> 7. Art Contest Deadline Approaching HSLDA’s 2011 Student Art Contest is accepting entries through February 1. There are three themes corresponding to three age groups, each with prizes. Profits benefit fellow homeschoolers through the Home School Foundation. Contest guidelines >> 8. Home School Heartbeat: Rediscovering Joy The homeschooling process—let alone the duties of mothering—can be very demanding. This week on Home School Heartbeat, Mike Farris talks with Sally Clarkson about the importance of taking time for God, fellowship, and the little joys of life, so that you have joy to give to others. Read more >> 10. Coming up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents Discover how to overcome the daily doldrums and gain refreshment for your life in this week’s @home e-vent. Using the acronym RADIANT, MaryAnn Gaver, a homeschooling mom and Home School Court Report columnist, shares steps to rejuvenating your homeschool. Join us on Tuesday, January 25, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET) for “Keeping Your Homeschool RADIANT,” and find memorable encouragement and motivation for your year! Frustrated with today’s parenting advice? Looking for counsel that is based on biblical principles, not behavior modification? Don’t miss our special e-vent on Thursday, January 27, @ 8:30 p.m. (ET)! Be encouraged as John Rosemond, family psychologist, writer, speaker, and father, will help you get back to “Parenting by the Book” instead of the postmodern-psychology parenting our culture promotes. Have you gotten your free e-vent yet? With our New Year Discount, purchase two e-vents and receive a third (live or archived) free! It’s easy as pie—all you need to do is enter our coupon code. When registering for three e-vents on your Shopping Cart page, enter the coupon code JumpStart2011 for only one of the three e-vents, click “Apply Coupons,” and the lowest-priced e-vent will become free. Please note that the code can only be used once per account. This offer is only good through February 28, 2011, so get your e-vents now! If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent team at Athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Letter-Writing Campaign for Johanssons

2011-01-11T13:29:00.000-08:00


January 11, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State Click on the link below for important news about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education January 10: The Advertiser, Adelaide, Australia Parents Turn to Homeschooling as Solution to Bullying January 8: The Day, New London, Connecticut Homeschooled Nominee up for Board of Ed Post January 6: Grand Rapids Press, Grand Rapids, Michigan Homeschooled Volleyball Player David Vander Meer Signs with Ball State January 6: The Christian Post Homeschooling Community Grows Beyond 2 Million January 5: The Voice, New Baltimore, Michigan Happy Ending in Sight for Memphis Homeschooling Co-op You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market AP Prep Courses			Contents Letter-Writing Campaign for the Johansson Family Do Homeschoolers Deserve a Tax Break? FREE Drive Thru History America! Home School Foundation: Why We Gave Essay Contest Winners Announced Art Contest Now Accepting Entries Last Chance to Bid on Homeschool Art Awana President Endorses National Bible Bee Home School Heartbeat: The Prudent Wife Next week on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Immediate Action Requested: Letter-Writing Campaign for the Johansson Family Please help HSLDA undertake a letter-writing campaign to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), where the Johanssons’ case is languishing. The ECHR has failed to take any action or provide any response since the case was filed in June 2010. Read more >> 2. New York Times: Do Homeschoolers Deserve a Tax Break? HSLDA attorney Will Estrada joined a panel to debate whether homeschoolers should be granted tax credits. Read more >> 3. FREE Drive Thru History America! Join HSLDA or renew your membership today and receive Drive Thru History America free, while supplies last! Drive Thru History America: Foundations of Character is a cutting-edge, entertaining, fast-paced curriculum that teaches the history of our nation from a Christian worldview. For details and a video preview >> 4. Home School Foundation: Why We Gave Most donations to HSF come from homeschooling families who want to help fellow homeschoolers in need. Here are a few notes from donors expressing why they wanted to give: “Our family saved this money over the course of the year by putting aside change for our ‘Christmas Jar.’ We decided together that the Widows Fund was the place we thought it should go. God bless all of you for the work that you do. We hope our small offering will help. Merry Christmas!” Read more >> 5. Essay Contest Winners Announced The results for the 2010 HSLDA Student Essay Contest are in. Proceeds benefitted the HSF Special Needs Children’s Fund. View the winners >> 6. Art Contest Now Accepting Entries HSLDA’s 2011 Student Art Contest is accepting entries through February 1. There are three themes corresponding to three age groups, each with prizes. Profits benefit fellow homeschoolers through the Home School Foundation. Contest guidelines >> 7. Last Chance to Bid on Homeschool Art Last year’s HSLDA art contest finalists were given the option to donate their artwork to an auction to benefit the Home School Foundation. Several students have graciously donated their work, and we’re excited to be able to offer their pieces to you! Contributions to the Home School Foundation for the artwork are tax deductible and will go to support the special needs fund. The auction ends January 13. View artwork and begin bidding >> 8. Awana President Jack Eggar Endorses the National Bible Bee View Jack Eggar as he encourages participation in the National Bible Bee Summer, 2011 Family Discipleship Program. A limited number of Awana-themed Bible Bee Hosting opportunities will be available. See details at www.BibleBee.org. Watch the video >> 9. Home School Heartbeat: The Prudent Wife Are you struggling to make ends meet, or wondering if there are other techniques out there that will help you stretch your dollar the farthest? On this week’s edition of Home School Heartbeat, Mike Smith speaks with Lisa Baughn on practical ways to conserve resources while still meeting priorities like diet and education. Read more >> 10. Coming up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents If you’re looking for creative ways to make each penny go as far as it can, look no further! Homeschooling mom and housewife Lisa Baughn has advice on how to implement frugal financial practices, while still leaving room in the budget for homeschooling and healthy eating. On Thursday, January 20 @ 9:00 p.m. (ET), come and receive biblical encouragement and practical tips from “The Prudent Wife.” Don’t forget to take advantage of our New Year Discount! Purchase two e-vents and receive a third (live or archived) free! It’s easy as pie—all you need to do is input our coupon code. When registering for three e-vents on your Shopping Cart page, enter the coupon code JumpStart2011 for only one of the three e-vents, click “Apply Coupons,” and the lowest priced e-vent will become free. Please note that the code can only be used once per account. This offer is only good through February 28, 2011, so and get your e-vents now! If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent team at Athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Over 2 Million Children are Homeschooled

2011-01-04T13:27:00.000-08:00


January 4, 2011
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Massachusetts or Michigan, click on the name of your state or the link below for important news about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education January 2: Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois African-Americans Choosing to Homeschool December 31: News-Times, Danbury, Connecticut Homeschooled New Milford Seventh-Grader Wins National NASA Essay Contest December 30: The Houston Chronicle, Houston, Texas Texas Teen’s Knowledge of Bible Lands Her Recognition—and $20,000 December 28: WIS-TV Channel 10, Columbia, South Carolina Study: Homeschooling Becoming More Popular December 26: The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia Chesapeake Sees Spike in Homeschooled Students December 21: The Jersey Journal, Jersey City, New Jersey 8-year-old Jersey City Boy is Doing All He Can to Save His Local Library December 18: The Atlantic The Bible Bee: Where the Word Becomes Sport You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market			Contents Over 2 Million Children are Homeschooled Resolutions You Can Make to Preserve Parental Rights Home School Foundation: Thank You from 2010 Art Contest Now Accepting Entries Constitutional Law Online Deadline Extended Still Time to Bid on Homeschool Art Prospective Student Days at Patrick Henry College Home School Heartbeat: A Decade in Review Next week on HSLDA’s @home e-vents... 1. Over 2 Million Children are Homeschooled In a new study released today the National Home Education Research Institute estimates there were over 2 million children being homeschooled in the United States in 2010. Read more >> 2. Resolutions You Can Make to Preserve Parental Rights Welcome to 2011! As this exciting year begins, many of you have made resolutions regarding how you will live differently. Here are four more commitments you can make to preserve parental rights in 2011 and beyond. Read more >> 3. Home School Foundation: Thank You from 2010 We help some of the most amazing families at HSF. For everyone who has prayed or given to help support our mission, here are thank-yous from families helped in 2010. Watch the video >> 4. Art Contest Now Accepting Entries HSLDA’s 2011 Student Art Contest is accepting entries through February 1. There are three themes corresponding to three age groups, each with prizes. Profits benefit fellow homeschoolers through the Home School Foundation. Contest guidelines >> 5. Constitutional Law Online Deadline Extended Students now have until January 10 to register for the spring semester of Constitutional Law Online, taught by Michael Farris, Chairman of Home School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you’re looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then this class is for you! This internet-based course follows Michael Farris’ textbook, Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, and uses a computer-based audio CD to deliver the “classroom” lectures. Live chat-room discussions held every two weeks allow students to pose questions to Dr. Farris. To learn more and to register >> 6. Still Time to Bid on Homeschool Art Last year’s HSLDA art contest finalists were given the option to donate their artwork to an auction to benefit the Home School Foundation. Several students have graciously donated their work, and we’re excited to be able to offer their pieces to you! Contributions to HSF for the artwork are tax deductible and will go to support the special needs fund. View artwork and begin bidding >> 7. Prospective Student Days at Patrick Henry College This spring, Patrick Henry College invites students and their families to experience the College at a Prospective Student Day. Interact with students and professors, hear from College leaders, visit chapel, observe class lectures, and learn about the College’s unique academic and extracurricular opportunities. We hope to see you on campus this spring! Learn more >> 8. Home School Heartbeat: A Decade in Review So, we all know there were big battles to fight in the “old days” of homeschooling, but what has been happening in the last ten years? Listen in as Mike Farris and Mike Smith discuss trials and triumphs of the past decade, as well as what the future holds for homeschoolers, on this week’s Home School Heartbeat. Read more >> 9. Coming up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents This year, develop positive, lifelong relationships with your children through the power of the tongue. In “Blessing Your Children with Words of Praise,” HSLDA President Mike Smith uses James 3:1–10 as a model to help you use words to edify and build up your children. Join us on Thursday, January 13, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET) as Mike explains how your children can experience your words not as a form of rejection, but as a blessing. Jumpstart Your New Year: Buy Two e-vents, Get One Free! To help you start 2011 off right, HSLDA is pleased to offer you a special discount from now through February 28, 2011! Receive access to a free e-vent—live or archived—with the purchase of two other e-vents when you input our special coupon code. Using the coupon is easy: when registering for three e-vents on your Shopping Cart page, enter the coupon code JumpStart2011 for only one of the three e-vents, click “Apply Coupons,” and the lowest priced e-vent will become free. Please note that the code can only be used once per account. This offer is only good through February 28, 2011, so hurry to get your e-vents now! If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent team at Athome@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2011 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Merry Christmas !

2010-12-21T08:38:00.000-08:00


December 21, 2010
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Massachusetts or Michigan, click on the name of your state or the link below for important news about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market			Contents Merry Christmas! Charlottesville Seeks Social Security Numbers Good News for Homeschoolers Art Contest Coming in January Need Help with Homeschooling High School? Constitutional Law Online Deadline Approaching Patrick Henry College: A “Call to Pens” Short Story Contest Home School Heartbeat: The Spiritual Power of Mothers Home School Foundation: IRS Donation Deadline for Year-End Giving Announcing the 2^nd Annual HSLDA Art Auction! Homeschooling Thru High School: Never Too Old for a Christmas Story 1. Merry Christmas! Thanks to all our members and friends for their support of homeschooling in 2010. May God bless you and your families this Christmas and grant you a prosperous New Year. (And look for the next Weekly Update on January 4.) 2. Virginia: Charlottesville Seeks Social Security Numbers HSLDA helped a member family when a public school official requested their children’s Social Security numbers—information which is protected by federal law. Read more >> 3. Russia: Good News for Homeschoolers Homeschoolers in Russia succeeded in their fight to protect the right of families to direct the education of their children. Read more >> 4. Art Contest Coming in January Pick up your pens and paintbrushes for a good cause—and maybe even earn some cash by entering HSLDA’s 2011 Student Art Contest. There are three themes corresponding to three age groups, each with prizes. And profits benefit fellow homeschoolers through the Home School Foundation. Entries accepted Jan. 1–Feb. 1. Contest guidelines >> 5. Need Help with Homeschooling High School? If you are currently teaching high school or thinking about it in the future, join Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer, HSLDA’s High School Coordinators, for a daylong teacher training session. Becky and Diane have designed two programs that cover: “High School at Home: The Basics” and “High School at Home—The Next Step.” You may choose from four different dates. Register now! >> 6. Constitutional Law Online Deadline Approaching Students are now able to register for the spring semester of Constitutional Law Online, taught by Michael Farris, Chairman of Home School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College. Registration ends the first day of class, January 3, 2011. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you’re looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then this class is for you! This internet-based course follows Michael Farris’ textbook, Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, and uses a computer-based audio CD to deliver the “classroom” lectures. Live chat-room discussions held every two weeks allow students to pose questions to Dr. Farris. To learn more and to register >> 7. Patrick Henry College: A “Call to Pens” Short Story Contest Take up your pens and prepare to write! Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce its third annual short story competition, A Call to Pens. Students ages 12–18 are invited to participate. Deadline is Dec. 31. Contest announcement >> Contest guidelines >> 8. Home School Heartbeat: The Spiritual Power of Mothers God gave mothers a special calling to love their children and teach them to love God, and He empowers them to fulfill this calling. This week, Michael Farris bolsters moms’ courage and faith with biblical examples of motherhood. Through the stories of women like Hannah, Eunice, and Rahab, Farris encourages moms to use their God-given strengths to influence their own children—and future generations. Read more >> 9. Home School Foundation: IRS Donation Deadline for Year-End Giving Please note that in order for donations to the Home School Foundation to be counted for 2010, they must meet the following criteria: All credit card donations must be received in the office by HSF: By mail: December 29th at noon By Phone or Online: December 31st by 5pm All checks donations must be: Dated on or before December 31, 2010 And postmarked on or before December 31, 2010 Thank you for your generosity towards your fellow homeschoolers in need! Donate here >> 10. Announcing the 2^nd Annual HSLDA Art Auction! Last year’s HSLDA art contest finalists were given the option to donate their artwork to an auction to benefit the Home School Foundation. Several students have graciously donated their work, and we’re excited to be able to offer their pieces to you! Contributions to the Home School Foundation for the artwork are tax deductable and will go to support the special needs fund. View the available pieces of artwork and begin bidding >> 11. Homeschooling Thru High School: Never Too Old for a Christmas Story You may think that your teens are too old for family read aloud times—but not so! The Christmas holidays are a wonderful time to gather your teens together and share heartwarming stories along with some cookies and hot chocolate. Here are a few books that you may want to consider: The Best of Christmas in My Heart >> Christmas in My Heart, A Second Treasury >>
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2010 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Family to Apply for Political Asylum

2010-12-14T13:26:00.000-08:00


December 14, 2010
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Massachusetts or Michigan, click on the name of your state or the link below for important news about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education December 10: Northern Virginia Daily, Strasburg, Virginia Religious Exemption Wins Narrow Approval December 8: Pantagraph.com Teen Dancer Leaps into Holiday Spectacular December 8: Times-Gazette, Shelbyville, Tennessee TSSAA Home School Ruling Benefits All Student Athletes December 8: LifeSiteNews.com Homeschooling Father of State-abducted Child Jailed in Sweden You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market			Contents Family to Apply for Political Asylum Send Cards to Johansson Family Thank You from Widows, Remember Year-End Giving Art Contest Coming Soon Need Help with Homeschooling High School? Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online Patrick Henry College: A “Call to Pens” Short Story Contest Parental Rights: Key Numbers Show Progress Home School Heartbeat: Reach Out from the Heart—HSF Ambassadors Coming Up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents 1. Germany: Family to Apply for Political Asylum Forced to flee their homeland, a German family is now applying for refugee status in New Zealand. Read more >> 2. Sweden: Send Cards to Johansson Family Please send notes of encouragement to homeschooling father Christer Johansson, who is in a Swedish prison. Read more >> 3. Home School Foundation: Thank You from Widows, Remember Year-End Giving The Foundation sent Christmas cards and gifts to some needy widows and single parents we have helped over the past year—and we have been flooded with grateful responses! Read heartfelt thanks >> Also don’t forget the Foundation in your year-end giving. You still have 18 days to give for 2010. HSF could not operate without you and, as you can see from the notes above, your prayers and donations are making a huge impact in the lives of people. Please donate now >> 4. Art Contest Coming Soon Pick up your pens and paintbrushes for a good cause—and maybe even earn some cash by entering HSLDA’s 2011 Student Art Contest. There are three themes corresponding to three age groups, each with prizes. And profits benefit fellow homeschoolers through the Home School Foundation. Entries accepted Jan. 1–Feb. 1. Contest guidelines >> 5. Need Help with Homeschooling High School? If you are currently teaching high school or thinking about it in the future, join Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer, HSLDA’s High School Coordinators, for a daylong teacher training session. Becky and Diane have designed two programs that cover: “High School at Home: The Basics” and “High School at Home—The Next Step.” You may choose from four different dates. Register now! >> 6. Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online Students are now able to register for the spring semester of Constitutional Law Online, taught by Michael Farris, Chairman of Home School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College. Registration ends the first day of class, January 3, 2011. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you’re looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then this class is for you! This internet-based course follows Michael Farris’ textbook, Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, and uses a computer-based audio CD to deliver the “classroom” lectures. Live chat-room discussions held every two weeks allow students to pose questions to Dr. Farris. To learn more and to register >> 7. Patrick Henry College: A “Call to Pens” Short Story Contest Take up your pens and prepare to write! Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce its third annual short story competition, A Call to Pens. Students ages 12–18 are invited to participate. Deadline is Dec. 31. Contest announcement >> Contest guidelines >> 8. Parental Rights: Key Numbers Show Progress An increase in donations, state resolutions and screenings of the documentary film The Child indicates the battle to pass the Parental Rights Amendment is forging ahead as 2010 winds down. Read more >> 9. Home School Heartbeat: Reach Out from the Heart—HSF Ambassadors It’s the most wonderful time of the year ... But what about families with heavy financial burdens? Hear how HSF has blessed homeschoolers through the Ambassador Program on this week’s Home School Heartbeat. Mike Smith interviews two ladies who have seen the impact of this program in the lives of those in need. Read more >> 10. Coming up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents If you’re looking for an ideal last-minute gift, check out the @home e-vents gift certificate! These certificates allow your friend or relative to choose a package of five to seven e-vents that can be viewed as often as desired during the access period. Our e-vent packages cover topics such as how to help a child succeed, homeschool a high schooler, maintain an orderly home—and more. This Christmas, don’t settle for mediocre—give a present that will provide meaningful counsel and memorable encouragement! Be sure to visit our package page for information on the package choices! If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vents website or contact the @home e-vent team at webinars@hslda.org.
The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org Subscription Information: You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: seraphim37@gmail.com Subscribe \| Unsubscribe \| Change Settings POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. © 2010 HSLDA. All rights reserved.

HSLDA's Weekly Update--Government Jails Homeschool Father

2010-12-07T13:30:00.000-08:00


December 7, 2010
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Massachusetts or Michigan, click on the name of your state or the link below for important news about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education December 4: Green Bay Press Gazette, Green Bay, Wisconsin Family Warms up for “Green Bay Nutcracker Ballet” December 3: CNN (Video) More Minority Families Tap into Homeschooling December 2: LifeSiteNews.com U.S. Homeschool Group Joins Fight to Stop Pro-abortion UN Treaty December 3: Christianity Today German Christians Fight for Right to Homeschool December 2: The Dagger, Harford County, Maryland Harford County Homeschoolers Compete in National Bible Bee Finals December 1: News-Bulletin, Belen, New Mexico Bringing “Home” Trophies December 1: The Daily Post, Rotura, New Zealand Does Homeschooling Work? November 30: The Olympian, Bremerton, Washington 14-year-old Works on His Second Quarter in College You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market			Contents Government Jails Homeschool Father FREE Drive Thru History America! Rapid City Retracts Denial after HSLDA Intervenes District Fights Back, Law Prevails Activist Urges Residents to Call Police on “Kids not in School” Art Contest Coming Soon Need Help with Homeschooling High School? Give While You Shop: Clicks for Homeschooling Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online Patrick Henry College: A “Call to Pens” Short Story Contest The Child Documentary Shows Results Home School Heartbeat: Creative Civic Engagement Coming Up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents 1. Sweden: Government Jails Homeschool Father Christer Johansson, the father of 9-year-old Domenic Johansson, and husband of Annie Johansson, was recently jailed by Swedish authorities after taking his son home for a short but “unapproved” overnight visit. Read more >> 2. FREE Drive Thru History America! Join HSLDA or renew your membership today and receive Drive Thru History America free, while supplies last! Drive Thru History America: Foundations of Character is a cutting-edge, entertaining, fast-paced curriculum that teaches the history of our nation from a Christian worldview. For details and a video preview >> 3. South Dakota: Rapid City Retracts Denial after HSLDA Intervenes A dispute over whether a boy’s illness counted as truancy prompted a South Dakota mother to begin homeschooling him. It took HSLDA’s help for her to successfully withdraw her son from public school. Read more >> 4. Ohio: District Fights Back, Law Prevails HSLDA helped a family begin homeschooling in peace after their local public school superintendent made unlawful registration demands. Read more >> 5. Maryland: Activist Urges Residents to Call Police on “Kids not in School” HSLDA responded to a community activist who wrongfully called on area residents to report “students not in school.” Read more >> 6. Art Contest Coming Soon Pick up your pens and paintbrushes for a good cause—and maybe even earn some cold cash by entering HSLDA’s 2011 Student Art Contest. There are three themes corresponding to three age groups, each with prizes. And profits benefit fellow homeschoolers through the Home School Foundation. Entries accepted Jan. 1–Feb. 1. Contest guidelines >> 7. Need Help with Homeschooling High School? If you are currently teaching high school or thinking about it in the future, join Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer, HSLDA’s high school coordinators, for a daylong teacher training session. Becky and Diane have designed two programs that cover: “High School at Home—The Basics” and “High School at Home—The Next Step.” You may choose from four different dates. Read more and register >> 8. Give While You Shop: Clicks for Homeschooling Here’s a great way to help homeschoolers any time you shop online: purchase materials from a company that gives to the Home School Foundation. All you have to do is go to Clicks for Homeschooling and click on the link to the store of your choice. Then you shop just like normal, and the store gives a percentage of what you spend to the Foundation. The Foundation has Clicks affiliate agreements with dozens of retailers including Amazon.com, Answers in Genesis, Family Christian Stores, Rosetta Stone, Barnes and Noble, National Geographic, Staples, and many, many others. Shop now! >> 9. Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online Students are now able to register for the spring semester of Constitutional Law Online, taught by Michael Farris, Chairman of Home School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College. Registration ends the first day of class, January 3, 2011. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you’re looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then this class is for you! This internet-based course follows Michael Farris’ textbook, Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, and uses a computer-based audio CD to deliver the “classroom” lectures. Live chat-room discussions held every two weeks allow students to pose questions to Dr. Farris. To learn more and to register >> 10. Patrick Henry College: A “Call to Pens” Short Story Contest Take up your pens and prepare to write! Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce its third annual short story competition, “A Call to Pens.” Students ages 12–18 are invited to participate. Deadline is Dec. 31. Contest announcement >> Contest guidelines >> 11. Parental Rights: The Child Documentary Shows Results After only two weeks of screenings, The Child is starting to make a difference. See why other volunteer hosts call it “compelling” by hosting your own showing. Read more >> 12. Home School Heartbeat: Creative Civic Engagement Discouraged about the way our country is headed? Listen as Mike Farris interviews Mariah Perrigan on this week’s Home School Heartbeat. She’ll share some simple strategies to make your voice heard in politics and point out how showing Christ’s love to our elected officials ought to guide our discourse. Read more >> 13. Coming up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents Do you wish your teens had a better understanding of the political process, or are you uncertain how to help them pursue government-related interests? Then make sure to attend “High School Government and Politics: Ready for the Next Level?” This e-vent features Dr. Frank Guliuzza, a nationally recognized scholar, professor of government at Patrick Henry College, and PHC Prep master teacher for AP U.S. Government and Politics. Mark Wednesday, December 15 @ 9:00 p.m. (ET) on your calendar, and discover how to help your students master the subject of government—whether it comes naturally to them or not. If you want your teen to have a better understanding of issues such as inflation rates, interest rates, and consumer spending, you might want to consider a study of macroeconomics. In “Understanding Macroeconomics—A Life Skill,” Amy Raybould, classroom teacher for PHC Prep’s AP Macroeconomics course, will share some of the foundational principles you need to know about this subject. She’ll also explain why macroeconomics is worth studying, and why your teen may want to take the AP Macroeconomics test. Amy holds a B.S. in business economics from Liberty University and is currently pursuing an M.A. in business administration. Join us on Thursday, December 16 @ 6:00 p.m. (ET) and gain the knowledge to help your student succeed an in economically complex world! Don’t miss these exciting e-vents—sign up now to reserve your “seat”! Register now >> If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent team at Athome@hslda.org.
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HSLDA's Weekly Update--First National Congress on Homeschooling

2010-11-30T13:23:00.000-08:00


November 30, 2010
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Massachusetts or Michigan, click on the name of your state or the link below for important news about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education November 28: Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois Ind. Teen Finds Success with First Book Submission November 27: WorldNetDaily.com Teaching Children Gets Parents Ordered into Court November 24: The Voice, New Baltimore, Michigan Homeschool Co-op Seeking a Home Base in Memphis You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market			Contents First National Congress on Homeschooling Held Homeschoolers Face Resistance Give an Unexpected Gift this Christmas! Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online Last Chance for Journalism Scholarship Live Christmas Webcast Buttons Help Share the Joy of Christmas Home School Heartbeat: Prepare Your Heart and Home—Advent Ideas Coming Up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents 1. Spain: First National Congress on Homeschooling Held The first-ever homeschool congress in Spain drew attention to a “booming” method of education and brought together supporters of homeschooling. Read more >> 2. Bulgaria: Homeschoolers Face Resistance Bulgarian homeschoolers hold fast in the face of resistance and an uncertain legal environment. Read more >> 3. HSF: Give an Unexpected Gift this Christmas! This Christmas, hang a fragrant Maine balsam wreath on your door and at the same time help homeschooling families in need! In partnership with Round Bough Wreath Company, the Home School Foundation is offering beautiful, affordable wreaths in four sizes. You can also have a wreath shipped to a friend or a needy family through HSF. A portion of all sales benefit the Foundation’s Compassion Fund. Order Today! >> (Click the HSF logo on the homepage) or call Round Bough at 207-956-8544. 4. Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online Students are now able to register for the spring semester of Constitutional Law Online, taught by Michael Farris, Chairman of Home School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College. Registration ends the first day of class, January 3, 2011. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you’re looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then this class is for you! This internet-based course follows Michael Farris’ textbook, Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, and uses a computer-based audio CD to deliver the “classroom” lectures. Live chat-room discussions held every two weeks allow students to pose questions to Dr. Farris. Register Now! >> 5. Patrick Henry College: Last Chance for Journalism Scholarship Tomorrow is the last day to apply for a Patrick Henry College, four-year Samuel Adams Scholarship for Journalism. This year’s application deadline is December 1, 2010. For more information or to apply >> 6. PHC: Live Christmas Webcast Join the PHC Chorale as it presents Lessons and Carols, a festive, traditional service of carols and readings telling the story of the Savior. The live Saturday evening webcast, December 4, at 7 p.m., will be broadcast from the beautiful Barbara Hodel Center’s elegant lobby. Be sure to put it on your calendar. Read more >> 7. Buttons Help Share the Joy of Christmas Join the American Family Association’s annual campaign to commemorate Christ’s birth by purchasing their “Merry Christmas” buttons. When you wear the button, you have decided to engage in the timeless battle between the culture of the world and Christianity. Share the good news of “God With Us.” Read more >> 8. Home School Heartbeat: Prepare Your Heart and Home—Advent Ideas Somewhere between the tinsel and the mounds of presents under the Christmas tree, we tend to forget that there would be no Christmas without Christ. This week on Home School Heartbeat, Mike Smith offers tips on how to develop Christmas traditions and even conduct unit studies that help your kids get into the true holiday spirit. Read more >> 9. Coming up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents It’s easy to say, “Jesus is the reason for the season,” but much harder to actually put that truth into action. On Thursday, December 9 @ 6:00 p.m. (ET), join homeschool alumnae Kaylyn Carlson and Melissa Hudson as they present “Reclaiming Christmas with Your Family.” This e-vent will offer you craft and activity suggestions along with discussion topics to help your children glimpse the true wonder of Christmas. Be sure to bring the whole family to this fun and inspirational holiday e-vent. As an added bonus, registrants for the live e-vent will be entered in a drawing for a $50 @home e-vents gift certificate for the webinar package of your choice! In the wake of the recent November elections, the landscape of New Hampshire’s state legislature is looking significantly brighter for homeschoolers. Of particular significance to homeschoolers was the election of homeschool father and former CHENH president Jim Parison and strong homeschool advocate Jim Forsythe. This exciting swing of control has many in the “live free or die” state wondering what will happen in the 2011–2012 legislative session. HSLDA has undertaken discussion with key legislators about what should be done. Join HSLDA Staff Attorney Michael Donnelly and several invited guests for “New Hampshire: Exclusive Legislative Preview!” next week. Stay tuned for the date and time, to be announced soon! Don’t miss these exciting e-vents—sign up now to reserve your “seat”! Register now >> If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent team at Athome@hslda.org.
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HSLDA's Weekly Update--Your Calls Help Stall UN Treaty

2010-11-23T13:24:00.000-08:00


November 23, 2010
Advertisement Legislation in Your State If you live in Massachusetts or Michigan, click on the name of your state or the link below for important news about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. State Legislation Did you get your PerX today? HSLDA membership can pay for itself! Retailers and service providers want to support our members with special discounts. Check out the discounts available to you today... we'll be adding more soon! IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education November 22: The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland Maryland Christian Football Brings Home National Title November 21: WAAY-TV Channel 31, Huntsville, Alabama Homeschooling in Huntsville November 18: Insight, Houston, Texas Couple’s Volunteerism Pays off with New Home November 17: Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno, Nevada Reno National Merit Semifinalist Values Flexibility, Opportunity of Homeschool November 16: Los Altos Town Crier, Los Altos, California An Alternative Approach: Homeschooling Preferable to Some Los Altos Families You Can Help! The Home School Foundation supports homeschool families in need. Whether it's a widow or a family suffering after a natural disaster, HSF is there to help. You can give directly, or through our Clicks For Homeschooling program; online merchants contribute to HSF when you shop! Start shopping here to contribute to HSF at no cost to you! Join 17,000 others... The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras. QUICK LINKS HSLDA Home Page Join HSLDA Members Home Page Clicks4Homeschooling PerX Discounts @home e-vents Homeschool Thru High School Homeschool Thru the Early Years Struggling Learners Curriculum Market			Contents Your Calls Help Stall UN Treaty Family Ordered to Court HSLDA Talks and District Listens Second Homeschool Conference a Success Give an Unexpected Gift this Christmas! Call for Parent to Parent Submissions Live Christmas Webcast Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online National High School Moot Court Competition Join the PHC Community Home School Heartbeat: Famous Homeschoolers Coming Up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents 1. Your Calls Help Stall UN Treaty Thanks to the efforts of HSLDA’s members and friends, we are confident that for now a dangerous UN treaty will not be acted upon by the U.S. Senate. Read more >> 2. Germany: Family Ordered to Court A family already suffering intense persecution at the hands of German authorities, in the form of fines and jail time, expects the treatment to escalate following a January court date. Read more >> 3. Ohio: HSLDA Talks and District Listens HSLDA applauds public school officials in Lancaster, Ohio for working with us to revise inaccurate correspondence to homeschoolers. Read more >> 4. Romania: Second Homeschool Conference a Success A nationwide conference helped to encourage homeschoolers and grow the homeschool movement in Romania. Read more >> 5. Home School Foundation: Give an Unexpected Gift this Christmas! This Christmas, hang a fragrant Maine balsam wreath on your door and at the same time help homeschooling families in need! In partnership with Round Bough Wreath Company, the Home School Foundation is offering beautiful, affordable wreaths in four sizes. You can also have a wreath shipped to a friend or a needy family through HSF. A portion of all sales benefit the Foundation’s Compassion Fund. Order Today! >> (Click the HSF logo on the homepage) or call Round Bough at 207-956-8544. 6. Call for Parent to Parent Submissions Have you ever had an inspiring thought, an ingenious shortcut, or an “Aha! moment” that you wished you could share with other homeschoolers? Well, now you can! The Home School Court Report’s Parent to Parent column provides opportunities for homeschooling parents to relay teaching tips, encouragement and advice. The January/February 2011 Parent to Parent topic is “Relatives and Homeschooling.” Grandparents and other relatives have a wealth of knowledge, skills, and life experiences to share. What involvement do they have in your homeschool? Send us your story in 150 words or less, by December 3, 2010. Mail submissions to: HSLDA Attn: Parent to Parent P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, VA 20134 Or email us, including “Parent to Parent” in the subject line, at ComDept@hslda.org. 7. Patrick Henry College: Live Christmas Webcast Join the PHC Chorale as it presents Lessons and Carols, a festive, traditional service of carols and readings telling the story of the Savior. The live Saturday evening webcast, December 4, at 7 p.m., will be broadcast from the beautiful Barbara Hodel Center’s elegant lobby. Be sure to put it on your calendar. Read more >> 8. Register Now for Spring Constitutional Law Online Students are now able to register for the spring semester of Constitutional Law Online, taught by Michael Farris, Chairman of Home School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College. Registration ends the first day of class, January 3, 2011. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you’re looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then this class is for you! This internet-based course follows Michael Farris’ textbook, Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, and uses a computer-based audio CD to deliver the “classroom” lectures. Live chat-room discussions held every two weeks allow students to pose questions to Dr. Farris. To learn more and to register >> 9. National High School Moot Court Competition Homeschoolers are welcome to register and compete in the National High School Moot Court Competition sponsored by the American University Washington College of Law. The competition provides students with the opportunity to research legal questions and showcase speaking skills. Details and registration information are now available. To learn more and to register >> 10. Join the PHC Community! “Like” the Patrick Henry College fan page on Facebook or follow PHC on Twitter to keep up with the newest developments of PHC as we advance in the battle for Christ and for liberty! We scout the Internet for what our students, staff, and faculty are doing, and we use this innovative new media to add our voices to the ongoing world conversation. Join us now! 11. Home School Heartbeat: Famous Homeschoolers Start naming the most well-known figures in America’s founding, and you’ll probably come up with a list of homeschoolers. Many of our early patriots and statesmen were taught by parents, grandparents, or tutors. This week, Michael Farris shows how one-of-a-kind educations prepared the Founders to play crucial roles in history. Read more >> 13. Coming up on HSLDA’s @home e-vents Give your homeschool program a boost this Thursday, December 2 @ 9 p.m. (ET) by taking some time out to focus on the holidays. Vicki Bentley, HSLDA’s Early Years coordinator and an experienced homeschool mom herself, has fun and exciting ideas to offer you as Christmas approaches! In “’Tis the Season: Incorporating Holidays into Your Homeschool Curriculum,” you’ll find ways to make Christmas and other holidays both memorable and educational. Plus, when you register for this holiday e-vent, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a $50 @home e-vents gift certificate! If you’re interested in viewing an @home e-vent but have a scheduling conflict, don’t forget that you can access e-vents after their broadcast using our Archive Library! For suggestions on how to turn holiday distractions into fruitful lessons, listen to Zan Tyler’s e-vent, “How to Make Homeschooling and the Holidays a Winning Combination!” In “The Least of These: Helping Your Children Develop a Heart for Missions” Jayme Metzgar shares how to cultivate a mission-focused heart in your children and help them minister to the lost. If you would like to get your children more involved in volunteer work that will also benefit them scholastically, listen to Billie Jo Youmans’ talk, “Growing Hearts and Minds through Service Learning.” Don’t miss these exciting e-vents—sign up now to reserve your “seat”! Register now >> If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent team at Athome@hslda.org.
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HSLDA's Weekly Update--Judge: 3-Year-Old Needs "Socialization"

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1. Judge Orders 3-Year-Old into Day Care for “Socialization”

2. Homeschoolers in Eastern European Country Need Help

3. HSLDA Fights for Homeschooled Military Enlistees

4. Maryland: Umbrella Diplomas Problematic for Law Enforcement Jobs

5. Parental Rights: One Mistake and Goodbye, Kids!

6. D.C.: National Zoo Offers Classes for Homeschool Students

7. iGovern: Education During Summer Fun

8. Call for Parent to Parent Submissions

9. Deadlines Approaching for PHC Teen Leadership Camps

10. Send in Your Best Ballads

11. Special Wedding Gift Set: HSF Cookbook with Free Vintage Apron!

12. National Bible Bee Contestant Registration Continues

13. Home School Heartbeat: Making the Transition to Homeschooling

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HSLDA's Weekly Update--Who Should Issue the Diploma?

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1. Missouri: Who Should Issue the Diploma?

2. Spain: Court Drops Charges Against Family

3. Florida Joins States Calling for Parental Rights Amendment

4. Tom Minnery of Focus on the Family Speaking at iGovern West

5. Send in Your Best Ballads

6. National Bible Bee Registration Now Open!

7. Home School Heartbeat: Interview with Liz Curry

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HSLDA's Weekly Update--Judge's Order Overruled

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1. Mississippi: Judge’s Order Seeking Homeschooler Identities Overruled

2. New Jersey: Cornell University Asks for GED or State-Approved Diploma

3. Germany: Authorities Threaten Homeschool Family

4. Parental Rights: Shipping What to My Child’s Door?

5. GenJ Summer Camp: Regular Registration for iGovern East Closes May 2

6. Is This You?

7. Home School Foundation: Widows Spring Enrollment Closing

8. Help Homeschool Families in Crisis

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10. Last Week for Free Admission to Newseum

11. Don’t Deprive a Child in Your Area

12. Home School Heartbeat: Homeschooling an Only Child

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HSLDA's Weekly Update--Court Addresses Johansson Case

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1. Sweden: European Court Addresses Johansson Case

2. Maine: School System Asks for Assessment from Non-Approved Private School

3. GenJ Summer Camp Preview: The Gala

4. Study Skills for High Schoolers

5. Special Mother’s Day Gift Set: HSF’s Cookbook and Vintage Apron!

6. Don’t Miss It—Read What These Teens Say

7. Cash Prizes for the Best Ballads

8. Pick Your Favorite HSLDA Commercial

9. Homeschooled Legislators—Know Any?

10. Free Admission to Newseum for Teachers

11. National Bible Bee Host Locations Still Needed

12. Home School Heartbeat: Famous Homeschoolers II

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HSLDA's Weekly Update--High Court Blocks Request for Homeschool IDs

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1. Mississippi: Judge Demands Homeschoolers’ Identities—Supreme Court Says “Not so Fast”

2. California: Family Gets a Visit from the Police

3. Ohio: HSLDA Arrives; Superintendent Does 180

4. Illinois: Rockton Relents, Offers Speech Therapy

5. SuperConference Presidential Straw Poll Results Released

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