Contents

1. Obama Campaign Abandons Use of ‘Joshua Generation Project’ Slogan
2. Washington Times Op-ed—Homeschooling Pioneers Deserve Thanks
3. Creation Museum Offers Exclusive Discount
4. False Anonymous Tip Drags Family through Needless Investigation
5. Principal Demands Homeschooler Fill out Form
6. Home School Foundation: Christmas Card Contest
7. Home School Heartbeat: Interview with Dr. John Warwick Montgomery

1. Obama Campaign Abandons Use of ‘Joshua Generation Project’ Slogan

The Obama campaign has acknowledged that Home School Legal Defense Association has rights to the “Generation Joshua” trademark and agreed not to reach out to young people of faith using a confusingly similar name. Read more >>

2. Washington Times Op-ed—Homeschooling Pioneers Deserve Thanks

As America celebrates its 232nd year of freedom as a nation, a revolution within our nation continues to grow. The homeschool movement, which is a rebirth of the primary form of education in early America, continues to advance despite overwhelming odds. Read more >>

3. Creation Museum Offers Exclusive Discount

HSLDA proudly announces a new member benefit unavailable elsewhere. The Creation Museum is now offering general admission discounts to HSLDA members who visit their state-of-the-art exhibit in northern Kentucky. We urge homeschooling families who are planning an educational trip this summer to consider taking advantage of this unprecedented offer—especially those looking to strengthen their children’s biblical worldview. Look for details on our PerX member discount program webpages. Meanwhile, to receive the discount, simply show your HSLDA member card when you visit the Creation Museum and you will save $5 on the price of general admission for each member of your family.

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4. Texas: False Anonymous Tip Drags Family through Needless Investigation

When a social worker tried to investigate a military family on the basis of false accusations, HSLDA helped the family stand firm. Read more >>

5. Michigan: Principal Demands Homeschooler Fill out Form

When a member family started homeschooling their daughter, HSLDA helped them when they faced unlawful demands from a public school official. Read more >>

6. Home School Foundation: Christmas Card Contest

Every Christmas the Home School Foundation sends cards to those who have received assistance from the Foundation. This year HSF is hosting a special contest which gives homeschoolers (both students and teachers!) an opportunity to design the artwork for the Christmas greeting card. Entrants must choose from one of the following categories. You are limited to one entry per person; deadline is August 1.

Category 1: Christmas Memories
Category 2: Seasonal Beauty of God’s Creation
Category 3: Christ’s Birth—The First Christmas

7. Home School Heartbeat: Interview with Dr. John Warwick Montgomery

How do Christians approach human rights? And where do these rights come from? On this week’s Home School Heartbeat, noted apologist and lawyer Dr. John Warwick Montgomery explains why it’s so easy to get human rights wrong and the importance of getting them right—for you, for your children, and for the future of religious liberty. Read more >>