Come to the world premiere showing of this captivating documentary that depicts the struggles and triumphs of Texas families in the early days of the home school movement and reveals the price they paid for the freedom we now enjoy. Take a walk down "memory lane" with these heroes of the Texas home school movement as they tell their stories!

After the premiere showing of the documentary, many of these heroes, including a surprise witness from the Leeper v. Arlington trial, will be recognized for their efforts. Come and meet the stars of the Texas home school community!

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Taking a Stand in Texas: The Battle for Home School Freedom
World Premiere Showing
7:30 p.m., Friday, June 15, 2007
Hall of State in Dallas' Fair Park
Admission: $7/person.

Make reservations to attend today by calling toll free 888-200-4903.

You won't want to miss our excellent lineup of 2007 Convention speakers. Come be inspired, encouraged, and entertained! This week's featured speaker is keynote Debra Bell.

Debra Bell is a "graduated" home schooling mother of four children, two boys and two girls. A former high school and college English teacher, she decided to homeschool when she saw the results her non-degreed friends were attaining with their own children. She has never looked back.

Debra is the author of the best-selling Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling, published by Thomas Nelson. She started The Home School Resource Center, a family business that has served the home school community for 20 years.

Start the convention off right with the George Ranch field trip Thursday morning, then hear Debra speak on "Recovering Our Vision: Why Homeschooling Makes Sense Now More Than Ever" at the FREE Thursday evening program.

Online pre-registration coming soon!

Kenai Walker, eighth grade student from Walker Home School in Tyler, a member of Tyler Area Christian Home Educators (TACHE), was recently awarded the top 2007 Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) scholarship, in the amount of $1,000. In Kenai's seven years as a participant in PSIA, he has earned 11 state gold medals in mathematics, number sense and in maps, graphs and charts. In addition, he has medaled in seven other events at the state level of competition and has advanced to state competition in four other events.

"...National Merit Scholars are often the product of our state's most elite private and public high schools. But as I stopped by the school of one winner, John Molitor of White Bear Lake, I saw no gleaming laboratories or cutting-edge computer labs. John's teacher opened the door. She's also the school's principal, lunch lady and head janitor. She's Joyce Molitor, John's mother."

Summer is a great time to get some reading and planning done. One great resource for next year is the THSC Handbook for Texas Home Schoolers. Edited annually, this version includes new and updated articles. The 2006-2007 Handbook includes new letters and memos of interest to home school parents. See a listing of important information in the current Table of Contents.

Get the updated, 20th anniversary edition of the Handbook for Texas Home Schoolers now! This informative publication, written specifically for Texas home educators, features articles about the history of home schooling in Texas, as well as how to deal with school districts and Child Protective Services. It contains contact information for support groups across the state and curriculum suppliers, along with many other helpful articles.

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!
Many home schoolers will benefit by purchasing the Beginner Packet. The packet includes: the THSC Association Handbook for Texas Home Schoolers; The Role of Fathers in Education CD or audio tape; Homeschooling: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly CD or audio tape; and Ready, Set...Now What Do I Do? VHS or DVD. This incredible resource is available for only $35, a $10 savings over buying these items separately.

When you become a member of the Texas Home School Coalition Association, you receive more than just a network of support that encompasses our state. You also gain access to many benefits, such as product and membership discounts and legal support.

The HEP (Home Education Partnership of Texas) Bookstore, located in Houston, has provided curriculum to the Texas home school community for almost six years. It also offers a 10% discount to THSC members. Visit the brick-and-mortar site or shop online and purchase your curriculum at a great price! Present your Teacher ID card, and HEP Bookstore will help "save you money"!

See more benefits of membership in the Texas Home School Coalition Association.

Over 500 home school families will converge on Belton, Texas, next month for the National Championship Speech and Debate Tournament, hosted by Mary Hardin Baylor University. These high school students have competed all year to earn the right to vie for a national title in this communication league, which was created to help home school students "learn and exercise analytical and oratorical skills, addressing life issues from a Biblical world view in a manner that glorifies God."

Texas home school families are invited to attend June 11-16. Help welcome home schoolers from across the country to our state, while introducing your students to the exciting and challenging world of speech and debate!

Magnolia ISD required unnecessary paperwork from a member parent before withdrawing her child from its rolls. Tim Lambert informed the district's representative of the correct procedure and advised the district to withdraw both its request and the member's child.

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