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Calling West Texans: The Southwest Homeschooling Network Conference Is Coming!
The Southwest Homeschooling Network Conference will take place in El Paso on Thursday, April 26, through Saturday, April 28, at First Baptist Church, 805 Montana Avenue.
Dr. Jay Wile of Apologia Educational Ministries and THSC's Tim and Lyndsay Lambert and others will join keynote speakers Carol Barnier and Todd Wilson. Lyndsay will present The Terrible Twos, The Terrible Teens and Homeschooling: The Good, Bad, and Ugly. Tim will speak on What Every Homeschooler Needs to Know, Dual Citizenship: A Christian and His Government, and Courtship from a Father's Perspective. (Click on the graphic to see the schedule.)
Make your plans now to attend! Pre-registration for this conference is available until April 15.
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THSC Association Handbook for Texas Home Schoolers
Get a jump on some great summer reading and buy the newest edition of the Handbook for Texas Home Schoolers now! This attractive publication is a "must-read" for all Texas home educators and features articles about how to homeschool in Texas, options after graduation, and how to deal with school districts and Child Protective Services, along with many other helpful pieces. This year's edition has also been updated with changes in the law, which were passed in the legislative session last spring, that impact home educators. See a listing of important information in the current Table of Contents. The price, $18, has not increased, even though more information has been added each year! Click on the graphic to order.
An Even Better Deal! Check this out!
Many home schoolers will benefit from purchasing the Beginner Packet. The packet includes: the THSC Association Handbook for Texas Home Schoolers; The Role of Fathers in Education (by Tim Lambert) [CD]; Homeschooling: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (by Lyndsay Lambert) [CD]; and Ready, Set...Now What Do I Do? (by Tim and Lyndsay together) [DVD]. This incredible resource is available for only $35, a $10 savings over buying these items separately.
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Threat to Homeschooling
 John Stossel
"The cat is finally out of the bag. A California appellate court, ruling that parents have no constitutional right to homeschool their children, pinned its decision on this ominous quotation from a 47-year-old case, 'A primary purpose of the educational system is to train schoolchildren in good citizenship, patriotism and loyalty to the state and the nation as a means of protecting the public welfare.'
"There you have it; a primary purpose of government schools is to train schoolchildren 'in loyalty to the state.' Somehow that protects 'the public welfare' more than allowing parents to homeschool their children, even though homeschooled kids routinely outperform government-schooled kids academically. In 2006, homeschooled students had an average ACT composite score of 22.4. The national average was 21.1."
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Congressional Resolution to Be Introduced in Support of Homeschooing, Parental Rights
 Press Release :: April 2, 2008 by Congressman Buck McKeon
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nearly three dozen members of Congress including the senior Republican on the U.S. House Education Committee today announced plans to introduce a resolution in support of parental rights in education, including the rights of parents who choose to home school their children. The resolution, which is expected to be introduced tomorrow, comes on the heels of the California 2nd District Court of Appeal decision (In re Rachel L.) that found parents without teaching credentials who home school their children are violating California law....
"More than two million children in this country are being educated in the home. These children are excelling academically, in sports, and in their communities. It's time for Congress to recognize that homeschooling is a vital component of the American educational system, and the rights of parents should be reaffirmed at every turn," said McKeon. Read the Resolution... |
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Camp Barnabas Texas - Call for Volunteers!
 Are you looking for volunteer opportunities for this summer? Camp Barnabas Texas, a Christian camp for kids with special needs and their siblings, may be just what you are seeking.
The camp needs volunteers seventeen years or older to serve as counselors, cabin parents, and nurses. No experience is necessary; training is provided. Three terms are available: June 1-6, June 7-12, or June 13-19. The camp is held at a retreat center between Tomball and Magnolia.
There is no cost, but volunteers are encouraged to raise support, which helps offset costs for food and housing. Visit the Web site to complete a CIA (Volunteer) application.
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A Merry Heart Doeth Good...
Reprinted with permission. Taken from the Official Book of Homeschooling Cartoons www.familymanweb.com |
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Frustrated Attendance Clerk Phones Parent
After the attendance clerk from her child's school in Corpus Christi ISD phoned and insisted she come to the school to sign withdrawal forms, a member asked for help from THSC Association. Tim Lambert wrote a letter to the clerk, clarifying the state's requirements and enclosing the letter from the Texas Commissioner of Education.
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And We Thought We Were Through...
One might say that our family is somewhat unique. After raising two daughters who are grown and married, my husband Don and I inherited a one-year-old grandson to raise. That was eleven years ago! Then the FUN began!
In 1990 I began following with interest a home school chat site on the Internet. Quite a few interesting discussions ensued over the years as I was faithfully reading the posts there. My curiosity was piqued. Might this home schooling thing be for us? After all, I was a young grandmother, and I had a teaching background and full support from my husband and my daughter (Joshua's mom). So, why not? But why? Read the article.... |
Important Primary Election Dates
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