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 Shelby Sharpe, (see photo) lead attorney for the home schoolers, and other 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.

Alpha Omega Publications, Bob Jones University Press, and The Institute for Excellence in Writing are among many companies planning to exhibit at the upcoming THSC State Convention and Family Conference . Find just what you need for your upcoming school year when you peruse all the great items in the carpeted Exhibit Hall, filled with a variety of exhibitors who can answer your questions. (Click on the graphic above for a current list of exhibitors.)

The annual THSC State Convention and Family Conference will be held August 16-18 at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in The Woodlands . Have a low-stress weekend when you stay on-site in the luxurious accommodations at the special rate of $119/night! (Reservations must be made by July 25, 2007. Offer is good only while space is available, so make your reservations early!)

In addition to the great shopping experience you won't want to miss the Friday and Saturday evening sessions with John Erickson and A Lesson in Life With Hank the Cowdog!.

"On Saturday, May 5, the Sports Association of Texas for Christian Homeschoolers (SATCH) Mavericks , coached by Oscar Zertuche, traveled to San Antonio to play in the inaugural Texas Homeschool State Softball Tournament. In pool play, the Family Educators Alliance of South Texas (FEAST) Patriots beat the Mavericks to put them in the loser's bracket. In the end the SATCH Mavericks played FEAST Patriots for the championship. After two and a half innings of no-hit ball and very strong defense played by both teams, FEAST got their first and only hit. The rest of the game belonged to the Mavericks.

"The Mavericks won the game 11-0 and are now 2007 Texas Homeschool State Softball Champions"

"What is it about home-schooled students that make them such competitive spellers?

"Of the 286 students who will compete in the National Spelling Bee next week, 36 are home schooled. While only 3 percent of all students are homeschooled, they typically make up 10 to 15 percent of contestants in the national bee. And they love to win."

"Parental Guidance (from the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Simon Carlson received his high school diploma Thursday night. Rather than being handed the document by a school board representative or a superintendent or even a principal, Carlson received his diploma from his mom and dad, Nancy and Joe."

"My 15-year-old son played in the Home School World Series held in Pensacola, Florida, this past week. Unfortunately, his team, the Dallas Angels, suffered a heartbreaking eighth-inning loss in the semi-final game to finish 3rd in the tournament. Culled from regional tournaments, eight home school varsity teams competed in Florida for the championship. Begun in 2000, the Home School World Series boasts an impressive alumnus. Many former players have gone on to play at the collegiate level and some have even gone on to play in the Majors. However, there is one young man, in particular, who has risen above them all: Ryan Adam Miller from Pearland, Texas, a suburb of Houston.

"Ryan played in the 2004 Home School World Series with the Houston Eagles. Unlike many former players, Ryan was unable to continue his baseball career because, on his 18th birthday, he entered the United States Marine Corps..."

Select "Greater Love Hath No Man" at this link to hear the rest of this inspiring story.

Something exciting is happening in Belton!

The National Christian Forensics & Communications Association is hosting the 2007 NCFCA National Championship the week of June 11-15 at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, Texas.

500+ competitors from all over the nation will gather in Belton for a week of amazing competition that you won't want to miss! They will be debating NATO & democracy, WOWing you with hilarious and dramatic interpretations, compelling persuasive speeches, and MUCH MORE!

We need YOUR help! Please volunteer to serve as a judge by SIGNING UP for two or three rounds or whatever time you can spare.

This is the first time Texas has ever hosted this incredible event, and it's driving distance from your home! Come and enjoy a delicious array of foods & desserts while you judge!
WHAT: NCFCA National Championship
WHERE: University of Mary Hardin Baylor (900 College Street, Belton, TX 76513)
WHEN: June 11-15

More information about this important event is located on the NCFCA website.

Sign up TODAY!

Visit the Texas Home School Coalition Association Store and buy a great t-shirt advertising that you home school in Texas. The shirts are made of grey cotton, of course! Children's t-shirts cost $10. Adult-sized shirts are $12; larger adult sizes are $14. THSC Association now has three great designs to help you brag about being a home schooler in the best place possible:

Free in Texas design
Front: I homeschool in Texas...
Back: ...where people are free.

President design
Front: Texas wants another President...
Back: ...so I homeschool.

Mighty Texans design
Front: Everywhere we go, people want to know who we are, so we tell them
Back: We are the Texans,
the mighty, mighty Texans,
and we're homeschooled, and we love it!

See pictures of all 3 great designs.

Visit the THSC store for more great home schooling helps!

A major concern of home school parents is providing their children with quality entertainment that reflects the family's values. When you join the Texas Home School Coalition Association, you receive, among other benefits, a 25% discount on NEST family entertainment products. The NEST company provides family-friendly video and audio collections.

Start building your family's video and audio collection today and enjoy them, knowing you are part of THSC, dedicated to protecting the rights of home schoolers in Texas.

Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde has changed its dual credit policy to exclude home schoolers from reduced fees, while continuing to allow public school students to pay less. Tim Lambert reminded them of the state's policy toward home schoolers and urged them to come into compliance with it.

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