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Homeschooling: ILLEGAL IN CALIFORNIA? - PLUS! Homeschool I.D. Cards
ALERT! Is California homeschooling officially - Banned!?
Some of you may already know, and some of you may not - but either way, read on...
MotherJoy wrote about it on her blog, Thoughtful Motherhood. She writes, "If you haven't heard, California has "banned" homeschooling. The ruling is being appealed, but it is causing some serious panic among homeschoolers."
These are the links she gave out -
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=57679
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=58053
She mentions later - "The consequences of this are serious. While I'm not going to panic, I do think we all need to be seriously fasting and praying for the future of our country."
HSLDA wrote about it on their site - and by the way, the family that this happened to were NOT members, so there was nothing the Home School Legal Defense Assosiation could really do. We suggest that any family that is NOT under HSLDA should be. Basically, the law is making it that you have to be a certified teacher in order to homeschool.
We just recieved a message from a homeschooler in California, and they said,
"I have something very important for you guys. California is about ready to pass a bill saying that all homeschoolers in Ca must send there kids to school. there is more info at either HSLDA.com or family.org
thank you
Because I live in california and I dont want to move out of state just to be able to homeschool" (From BroccoliDude)
It's true - homeschooling is being OFFICIALLY banned in California - right now, don't hesitate to pray. This is very important to homeschoolers everywhere.
Where does freedom ring in this case? This definitely is not the America we thought we knew.
We're still getting the latest on this news - stay tuned.........
Great idea, isn't it? Marianne from Hope in Home School wrote about it on her blog.
"I found a wonderful tool for home schoolers: HomeSchool ID. This service has already proved valuable as a home school educator. "
She recommends that you visit their site at http://www.HomeschoolID.com.
Also, check out Marianne's blog!
Book Reviews
Robin Hood - SkippyJon Jones in the Doghouse
LittleSkipper from Becoming a Heaven on Earth wrote a post about the book Robin Hood, on her blog. She explains that Robin Hood was more of a leader in the story, unlike how he is often portrayed in movies and stereotypes - "Robin had many qualties of an excellent leader. He never stooped into the role of a peer mentor, but instead always maintained the leadership role with his men. He gave mercy when mistakes were made, although punishments were given in a swift manner, but were given with soft words and kindness, and when the punishment was fullfilled, the subject was dropped."
Her closing remarks of the book were as follows, " If you've never read Robin Hood, go read it - it's NOTHING like the movies! Why read a book about a leadership figure? Don't you want to know how to lead your home with love, not fear?"
Check out LittleSkipper's blog today to read the whole review!
Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse
A 5 year old girl named Nini wrote a post on her blog (Adventures in Learning) about a book report she had to write - well, moreso about the book that she had to write the book report about. "We read the funniest little book today to do a book report. Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse. It is about a siamese cat who thinks he is a Chihuahua named Skippito.The book is written in a cheesy spanish accent, you know, 'eet' instead of 'it'. That part bothered me, but Arthur loved it and has been singsonging the different verses in the book this morning." To find out more of of what Nini thought, visit her blog!
People Column
The Novaks' new addition -
Eric Novak of the Voice of Experience recently announced that they have a new member of the family!
Vesper the dog joined the Novak crew! "My older sister, Claire, adopted Vesper (the name means 'little prayer') from a rescue shelter in
"Well, the neighbors complained, and Claire had to bring the doggy to live with us. It turned out to be a great choice, though, because we have wanted a dog for a long time."
Check out Eric's blog to see more photos of Vesper!
(Seems like the People Column is the Pet Column today, eh?)
Blog Events
Feelin' Feminine...again?
In the first edition of The Insider, we mentioned that Brooke from "A Glimpse of My World" was hosting the Fearlessly Feminine Challenge, and invited girls from other blogs to join in as well. The purpose of this challenge is to show girls how importance of why femininity should be a valued treasure to girls - and to see where other girls' femininty is defined in just the way they adorn themselves daily.
Well, we're happy to mention that one of the girls that joined in with several others in the challenge is Sylvia, who, along with keeping up with her own blog, also runs the Society of Avid Young Readers. Sylvia posted on her blog, (Titled, "Repent, For the Kingdom of Heaven is Near"), has posted exclusive pictures of herself while she was taking the Fearlessly Feminine Challenge! She states, "I have been enjoying this challenge! I suppose you could call me a bit of a 'tomboy' in a way; I don't pay much attention to clothes/jewelry/hair/etc. It's been good for me to step out and be a bit more 'fearless' with my femininity. It makes me feel so much more unique and...well...beautiful."
Visit Sylvia's blog to see her selection of skirts and hairstyles she wore during the challenge, and most of all, find out about how the Challenge affected her!
News Tidbits
First Bible Study Broadcast -
Brian Nash from "The Reformed Homeschooler" has broadcasted the first Bible study on the life of Joseph (Part 1) in the Bible. You can join him live on Wednesdays at 1pm Eastern Time.
He says, "Thanks again all those how joined me live I hope to utilize the chat portion more in the next show. You can join in the conversation during any of my live shows by going to www.reformedhomeschooler.info and entering the chat page under the broadcast window."
Visit his blog for more information!
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Words of Wisdom
Words you can never get enough of
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD,
And He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;
For the LORD upholds him with His hand." - Psalm 37:23-24 (NKJV)
Quote of the Day
A mixture of the profound and the humorous
"When we are away from God or haven't accepted Him as you're savior you're practically standing out side in your swimming trunks freezing."
- Miss Elizabeth Bell from Walking In His Steps (excerpt from her February 26th post.)
Thanks so much to everyone who has given us permission to report about them on The Insider -
Sincerely,
The Insider editors
-Anne Truly, Eva Surely, and John Shannon (Pennames)
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Comments
Mar. 8, 2008 - Good Job!
Posted by Anonymous
I give your paper 2 thumbs up!
Mar. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by BlogBoy
Thanks for featuring Vesper, you have to admit she is cute!
Eric
Mar. 13, 2008 - Hey!
Posted by dixiefiddler
Great Issue! I loved reading it. Not cool about homeschooling being illegal in California though. >_<
^_^
Have a blessed day,
Sarah