Purcellville, VA—In a 3-0 decision the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District reversed its earlier ruling which would have required homeschoolers to be certified teachers in order to homeschool in California. “This is a great victory for homeschool freedom,” said Michael Farris, one of the team of attorneys who argued the case before the court and Chairman of HSLDA.

"I have never seen such an impressive array of people and organizations coming to the defense of homeschooling. The team effort was remarkable," he added.

Mr. L of In re Rachel L was represented by Gary Kreep of the U.S. Justice Foundation and the Alliance Defense Fund.

The court agreed to re-hear In re Rachel L in March after a public outcry of its previous February, 2008 ruling. Many new arguments were presented to the court in June. HSLDA filed an amicus brief on behalf of our 15,000 California members. The Governor and Attorney General of California also supported a parent’s right to homeschool before the court.

“Tens of thousands of California parents teaching over 166,000 homeschooled children are now breathing easier this afternoon,” said Farris.

Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is a 25-year-old, 85,000 member non-profit organization and the preeminent national association advocating the legal right of parents to homeschool their children.

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200 TOS Gift Bags stuffed with wonderful homeschooling items and goodies are arriving at the
Southeast Homeschool Expo 2008!

In just a few days, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine will be setting up a very special booth for the Southeast Homeschool Expo at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 25th and 26th, 2008. For weeks, TOS has been carefully selecting wonderful items to go into these gift bags, artfully keeping this whole project under wraps! It is designed to spoil homeschool moms at our last convention on the East Coast!

Yes, physical TOS gift bags that you take WITH you from booth #6 in the convention hall! Want one? Keep reading.

The ultra secret TOS mobile will be arriving at the convention hall loaded down with gift bags packed full of goodies for 200 happy homeschooling moms! More on those gift bags in a minute. What will you find at The Old Schoolhouse booth? The gorgeous, thick, new Summer 2008 TOS magazine is hot off the press, overnight Fed-Exed to make sure they get to the Southeast Homeschool Expo on time, to spoil YOU rotten! Even before subscribers get the Summer 2008 issue in their mailbox, Southeast Expo attendees will see them at the TOS booth! One look at the cover, and you will know this is the one magazine you have to read before you start school in the Fall! Peek inside and peruse the table of contents, where you will find informative articles on homeschooling the special needs child, helpful tips for fostering a love of reading in your child, and information on the Charlotte Mason method. We're going to share the lives of homeschooling pioneers, let you peek in on homeschool life on the homestead, and give you a fun unit on flight. There are tips on nature walks and outdoor play, discussions of intelligent design and theistic evolution, and a look at homeschooling families and adoption. There is even an article on a homeschooling family whose daughter did not read until she was 12; imagine that! We feel your pain at the pump! With gas and grocery prices on the rise, it's more important than ever to select the right homeschool products the FIRST time. Our product reviews, stories from other homeschool families about what works for them, and articles about different homeschool methods will give you the information you need to make the right decisions for your family! You will also find stacks of the most popular "back issues" of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine! Wait until you see the selection of TOS issues at Booth #6! And, check out the back table full of TOS gift bags. What are they all about? Pick up a Spring 2008 issue for the latest Excellence in Education Awards, listing all of the top curriculum choices in math, history, science, writing, phonics, and so much more. Whether you are an experienced homeschooler, brand new, or still considering homeschooling, the Excellence in Education Awards will help you navigate the convention hall! This issue will be right by the special TOS gift bags crammed with goodies you cannot live without. We love to talk to our readers and help them find just the right back issue to help solve their problems, concerns, and goals for today! If it affects homeschoolers, TOS has covered it in at least one of their issues! Missing a favorite magazine? Friend "borrowed" it forever? Just buy another one. Who can resist at the unbelievable Convention Special of only $5 per back issue? The regular price is $9.95 in the Schoolhouse Store. Did you know that some select issues sell for up to $25 apiece in our Schoolhouse Store? For Expo attendees, all TOS back issues are only $5 while they last! And guess what? Buy three and get one FREE! TOS gift bags? Were you wondering what The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine is doing with gift bags at their booth? We're celebrating our last convention for the year on the East Coast. These gorgeous bags are stuffed full of things homeschool moms will absolutely love! We can't wait to hand out those gift bags, packed full of everything from handcrafted soap to pamper you and whisk you away, to books. Our gift bags are bursting with wonderful, top rated, homeschool... But, wait! We can't let that secret out! You will have to come by the booth and ask how YOU can be one of the first people to get the TOS gift bag! You are going to go nuts when you pick it up, feel the heft, and know that the ultra secret TOS crew has been out collecting the best of the best and stuffing it into gorgeous TOS gift bags to spoil you rotten! We dare not say more! We'll share with you how you can get YOURS when we see you - If there are any left! See you at Booth #6 in the vendor hall at the Southeast Homeschool Expo in Georgia, July 25th and 26th, 2008! And sure, you can forward this to your friends, if you don't mind competition for being one of the first 200 to get the gift bags! That's right - we only have 200, and then they are GONE. Be the first one at our booth; see you there! We'll meet you in Atlanta! Lisa Baughn and Family for TOS Magazine Email: Lisa Baughn Email: Gena Suarez, Publisher

At least that is what us mom's hope for !!!! Right?

Well I just wanted to list a few places that I have found for signing up for reading programs. One or two might be for the up coming school year, but you will want to go ahead and sign up before it is too late.

Barnes and Noble

http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/community/Summer_Reading/Summer_Reading_Program.html

Pizza Hut Book-It

http://www.bookitprogram.com/parents/

Braums Ice Cream

http://www.braums.com/BookBuddy.asp

If you will also check out your state page here at Homeschool Nations, you should be able to find a public library near you with a program going on now.

Have a good summer and HAPPY READING !!!!!

Well folks, it has been a very busy year so far for the homeschool world in our state capitals around the country.

I could not believe how many states, including my own here in Tennessee, that had to go up against the "world of politics" to hold on to our rights to homeschool.

There will always be someone out there, trying to take us under, because they do not agree with what we are doing. For my opinion, I do not see where ignorance on there part should have to be a problem for us.

One thing that I do know is that God is in control and His Will for our lives will be so. These people who are trying to change the laws so that they can feel more comfortable about things, will not prevail !! They are not only going up against all of us homeschoolers, they are going up against the very Word of God dealing with the training of our children.

I will say that I let myself get somewhat concerned at times with some of this but I had to get myself back over to right thinking and remember that nothing is too big for my God !!

So, as we get ready for our summer breaks, let us remember to always take time to thank God for His ways, and His protection on our lives and the lives of our children.

We do have a lot to be thankful for !!!

Did you know that you could receive emails from the "The History Channel" onTV and use the shows with your school work?

Here is something that is coming up this month:

The Universe: Biggest Things in Space
Tuesday, April 29th at 9PM/8c

The Universe series offers an epic exploration of the universe and its
mysteries, providing an in-depth analysis from the planets to the
stars to the edge of the known. As research into our universe has
become more sophisticated, new secrets are yielded which help us
understand our planet and the world beyond. Robotic rovers give us
eyes on the red rock of Mars, NASA probes slam into comets at hyper
speed, and deep space telescopes capture amazing images of the birth
of stars and their free-fall into black holes.

This one hour episode entitled Biggest Things in Space explores some
of the largest structures and objects in the universe. In this
episode, students will learn about the large concentrations of gas
known as Lyman alpha blobs, which contain countless galaxies. This
program also explains such phenomenon as the formation of super galaxy
clusters which arise as the result of cosmic collisions in space.
Students will learn about the largest planets, stars, black holes,
constellations, and "voids" in space, giving them an opportunity to
discuss the size and dimensions of our universe in relationship to
earth. Educators may want to use clips from this program to set up
debates or prompt conversations among students about the future of
space and its relevance in our everyday lives.

Curriculum Links:
The Universe: Biggest Things in Space is appropriate for high school
students. It would be useful for Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences,
and Technology courses. Teachers may want to use clips from this
documentary to supplement lesson plans related to astronomy and the
universe, or show one episode in this series in its entirety in order
the highlight one aspect of this topic. It fulfills several National
Standards guidelines as outlined by the National Council for History
Education including 1) Civilization, Cultural Diffusion, and
Innovation, 2) Human Interaction with the Environment.

Special Website:
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The Universe: Complete Seasons 1 & 2 DVD Set:
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