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Homeschool Vendor of 20 Years Passes Away at Convention Randy Miller of Miller Pads and Paper passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 22, while setting up for Florida’s FPEA homeschool convention. Read full article at Home Educating Family

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Should Cursive Be Required? From Beverly Hernandez at About.com: The North Carolina State Senate has passed a bill requiring schools to teach cursive. According to an article this week in The News & Observer, the bill was the idea of one state legislator who was upset when she received handwritten letters from a class... 02 May 2013 No comments Read More

Swedish Court Rejects Homeschool Family’s Desperate Appeal April 30, 2013: The Swedish Supreme Court has rejected the desperate appeal of a homeschooling couple whose son was seized by the state four years ago. We vow to continue the fight. Read full story

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New Changes to Military Enlistment for Homeschool Graduates William A. Estrada, Esq Is your son or daughter interested in a career in the U.S. Armed Forces? In 2011, HSLDA worked with Congress to include an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to ensure that homeschool graduates could enlist in the military. Congress included the amendment in... 02 May 2013 No comments Read More

Bridgeway Academy’s Violin Supergirl Faith Rowan to Appear in SC Youth Philharmonic February 10th 8-Year Old Makes First Violin and Leads Fund Raising Effort to Support the Youth Orchestra Allentown, PA – Bridgeway Academy announced today the high achievements of one of its younger students, Faith Rowan of Columbia, South Carolina. Eight-year old Faith sits on the First Violins of the SC Youth Philharmonic... 28 Jan 2013 No comments Read More

Finalists Announced! Christian Films Competing for $101,000 Grand Prize From Doug Phillips of Vision Forum: Come to the Christian Film Event of the Year for Families: The Christian Filmmakers Academy and the 2013 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival Join us this year February 4–9 for the Christian Filmmakers Academy and the Eighth Annual San Antonio Independent Christian Film... 15 Jan 2013 No comments Read More

Families turn to homeschooling after Newtown, Connecticut shooting at Sandy Hook (Video) By Charisse Van Horn Homeschooling support groups nationwide are reporting an increase in families seeking information regarding homeschool options following the Newtown, Connecticut shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school. A Dec. 20, 2012, report from Fox 5 San… Read full article at Charisse Van Horn’s Examiner page

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2 Safety tips for your kids: The sound of gunfire & concealment vs. cover image by Ross Griff By Lisa Bedford In the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a lot of parents have asked how their children can be safe at school if something like this hits closer to home. This is a national discussion that, I hope, will be... 19 Dec 2012 1 Comment Read More

Family Execution—Swedish Style December 11, 2012: An appeals court stunned a Swedish couple by terminating their parental rights in regard to their son, who has been in state custody for more than three years. Read full story

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Archive for December, 2012

We just signed the kids up for a neat & meaningful USO troupe

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Blessing veterans and seniors while learning World War II era songs and dances and more. Arizona Swing Kids rocks. See the video!

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HSLDA Answers Parental Rights Criticisms

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Parental Rights: God Grants Them. Governments Secure Them by HSLDA Chairman Michael Farris August 10, 2010 Any good idea will attract opponents. Homeschoolers should be the first to recognize this truth. There are those who say that we are denying our children the opportunity for the inculcation of liberal multiculturalism that is necessary for the best interests of the children’s future. A law professor at Emory University recently proposed that all private education and homeschooling should be banned for this very reason. There are also Christian critics of homeschooling. They argue that Christians have a duty to be the salt...

Constitution Day Poster Contest Underway

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For Immediate Release August 2, 2010 National Contest Constitution Day Poster Contest All Kindergarten-12th grade students are invited to participate in the 2010 Constitution Day Poster Contest. Entrants must create a poster that demonstrates how the freedoms embodied in the U.S. Constitution affect their daily lives. Entries will be judged on both artistic merit and relevance to the U.S. Constitution. Entries must be post-marked or uploaded by October 1, 2010. For more information, visit http://www.ConstitutionFacts.com. The first 100 entrants receive a copy of “The U.S. Constitution & Fascinating Facts About It” – a pocket-size guide to the constitution provided by...

You just have to see this place to believe it…

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We’re excited to have discovered this incredible resort-like back yard to rent for our big family birthday bash this year, at the home of builder/realtor Michael and Dottie Sosnicki near the White Tank mountains. Here is their flyer, if anyone else is looking for a unique and private option for swim/play corporate, organization and private events: Update 4-27-11 Becky at Just Field Trips has offered to host a “Not Back to School” party at this amazingly fun place for Arizona homeschoolers this summer. Contact her for more information.

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