Aug. 25, 2009
HSLDA UPDATE
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Homeschoolers Say No to Mandatory State Testing
Los Angeles Daytime Curfew Citation Dismissed
University Cancels Homeschoolers Acceptance
Volusia County Superintendent Threatens to Terminate Homeschool
Patrick Henry College: Chancellor Farris Exhorts Incoming Class
Parental Rights: Make a Difference During Constitution Week
Home School Heartbeat: Dual EnrollmentThe DL Option
Next Week on @home e-vents
1. Response to the Washington Post: Homeschoolers Say No to Mandatory State Testing
Homeschooling is the sleeping giant of the American education system, is the opening line of a recent article by Washington Post education columnist Jay Mathews.
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2. California: Los Angeles Daytime Curfew Citation Dismissed
Home School Legal Defense Association helped two homeschooled teens avoid wrongful truancy charges after they were apprehended by Los Angeles police.
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3. Illinois: University Cancels Homeschoolers Acceptance
College admissions officials quickly reinstated a homeschooled graduate after HSLDA explained that denying him admissions could be construed as discriminatory. Read more >>
4. Florida: Volusia County Superintendent Threatens to Terminate Homeschool
A member family was bombarded with letters and threats to terminate their homeschool program until HSLDA intervened. Read more >>
5. Patrick Henry College: Chancellor Farris Exhorts Incoming Class
In the first official event ever to be held in the brand new Barbara Hodel Student Center, Patrick Henry College Chancellor Dr. Michael Farris exhorted the incoming class of freshmen students and their families that what you do for the next four years will be an important part of the next 50 years in this country. Read more >>
6. Parental Rights: Make a Difference During Constitution Week
September 17 will mark the 222nd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. In anticipation, ParentalRights.org has planned a major push in the campaign to amend the Constitution to include fundamental parental rights. You can help. Read more >>
7. Home School Heartbeat: Dual EnrollmentThe DL Option
Getting credit for both high school and college in the same class may seem too good to be true, but dual enrollment really is a viable option for motivated high schoolers. By understanding the particular advantages of both standard college classroom programs as well as distance learning courses, you can make an informed decision to accelerate your high school students home education. Read more >>
8. Coming up on @home e-vents
Home educators in Alabama wont want to miss this informative webinar! Join HSLDA attorney Dewitt Black on Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to learn how to get started with your home instruction program.
Dee will clarify what information must be maintained and reported to public school officials, and he will address particular trouble spots in the heart of Dixie. Throughout the session, you will have the opportunity to ask Dee questions specific to homeschooling in Alabama.
This weeks webinar is sure to provide information and inspiration for your homeschool adventure!
Space is limited for all e-vents, so register today! For more information, or to register, go to hslda.org/athome.
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