Contents

1. Restrictive Guantanamo Bay Homeschool Policy Abandoned
2. Starbucks Offers Free Coffee for Homeschool Parents
3. Investigation Over Escaped Two-Year-Old Resolved
4. Criminal Truancy Case Dismissed Against Homeschooler
5. Patrick Henry College 9/11 Display—A Tribute to Lost Lives
6. Student Essay Contest Coming Soon
7. What Will Homeschooling Look Like When You Grow Up?
8. Home School Heartbeat: Celebrating Autumn
9. Generation Joshua: Make a Difference on Election Day

1. Restrictive Guantanamo Bay Homeschool Policy Abandoned

When the U.S. military commander at Guantanamo Bay tried to grant himself the power to regulate and “approve” homeschool programs, HSLDA pointed out that he was exceeding his legal authority. Read more >>

2. Starbucks Offers Free Coffee for Homeschool Parents

This coming Monday, September 29, homeschool parents will be able to pick up a complimentary tall size (12 fl. oz.) cup of Pike Place Roast from Starbucks. Read more >>

3. Texas: Investigation Over Escaped Two-Year-Old Resolved

A social worker tried to launch a comprehensive investigation of a family after their 2-year-old slipped out of the house unnoticed. Read more >>

4. Texas: Criminal Truancy Case Dismissed Against Homeschooler

The efforts of an HSLDA Texas-based attorney helped a homeschooling family avoid an unnecessary criminal trial. Read more >>

5. Patrick Henry College 9/11 Display—A Tribute to Lost Lives

Students planted almost 3,000 American flags as part of campus activities remembering those killed during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Read more >>

6. Student Essay Contest Coming Soon

In just a few days, judges will begin accepting entries for the 2008 HSLDA student essay contest. This year students are being asked to argue either for or against the wisdom of various international folk proverbs. Finished essays will be accepted by mail from October 1 through November 1, 2008. Read more >>

7. What Will Homeschooling Look Like When You Grow Up?

Only five weeks remain for homeschooled students ages 5-19 to send their original artwork or description (up to 150 words) to:

HSLDA Court Report: Future of Homeschooling
P.O. Box 3000
Purcellville, VA 20134
Email: ComDept@hslda.org

This is not a contest, but it’s an exciting opportunity to see your work in print as part of an upcoming “Highlights of Homeschooling” feature article. Selected submissions will be printed in the January/February 2009 issue of the Court Report. Note: Deadline has been extended to October 31, 2008.

8. Home School Heartbeat: Celebrating Autumn

This fall, don’t just start school—start new traditions in your homeschool! On this week’s program, Mike Smith offers creative suggestions for taking advantage of seasonal opportunities to make learning more fun for your students in everything from science to art. Read more >>

9. Generation Joshua: Make a Difference on Election Day

This year, like every election year, HSLDA and Generation Joshua are excited to offer you