One father is more than a thousand schoolmasters.
George Herbert (1593-1633)

THSC would like to take this opportunity to recognize and honor home schooling fathers.

Many people would say that the home school movement is a women's movement, but we know that dads play a very big part in making it all happen. Some actually do the teaching; some help. Many support their school by going to work every day, so Mom can stay home. There are those who give their wives time off to clear their heads, and those who are great coaches and encouragers, on and off the field.

So, dads, for all you do, we thank you! Click on the graphic for poems about, and wisdom from, dads.

Held in the elegant and historical Hall of State at Fair Park in Dallas, the night of June 15, 2007, will bring to light the historical significance of Texans standing up for their rights. More than 75 parents were dragged before judges as they upheld their right to direct the education of their children; their stories, told in the documentary, are compelling and heart wrenching.

"I thought this was an important story to tell. These parents were sacrificing daily for their children's best interests, amidst a great deal of hostility," stated Laurel Wilson, an independent filmmaker from Dallas and producer of the documentary. "I was continually surprised that these parents were standing up against their own churches, the public school system, state officials, and, many times, their own families."

Many stars of the home school movement will be attending the Premiere, including Attorney Shelby Sharpe (lead attorney in the defining home school case in Texas), Judge Dave Haigler (federal administrative law judge in the Dallas region), Mary Maddoux (wife of the late radio personality Marlin Maddoux), and Barbara and Steve Short (first home school family to win in JP court in the 1980s).

The Premiere will be held on June 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hall of State at Fair Park. Call THSC toll free, 888-200-4903 to pre-register by Wednesday, June 13, or buy your tickets ($7) at the door. Registration will open at 6:30 p.m., and attendees are welcome to peruse the Great Hall and various other parts of the Hall of State Museum until theatre doors open at 7:15.

The Teen Staff Program is available only though pre-registration; the deadline is June 22, 2007. Don't let your teen miss this exciting opportunity!

The Teen Staff Program (TSP) offers a perfect mix of educational workshops, fun activities, and important service jobs for pre-registered teens, ages 13-18. THSC is excited to introduce Jason Mayes, a curriculum advisor with financial advisor Dave Ramsey's office. Jason will present practical workshops to help teens learn the importance of finances-budgeting, saving, and more! Working to complete important Convention service jobs has turned out to be a favorite activity among teen staffers. Again this year, teen staffers will join together to check name badges, man the book check booth, staff the Exhibit Hall, and the like. The TSP is a two-day commitment, and each participant will receive an adult-size, special TSP T-shirt.

New for Teen Staffers This Year
In addition to other fun games and activities offered in the TSP, there will be a 15-20' climbing wall to conquer on Saturday! Teens will enjoy the thrill of the height, the challenge, and the endurance demands they encounter there!

The TSP is only available to pre-registered teens and while space is available, so make plans now for your teens to attend. Only two weeks left to pre- register! Pre-registration must be postmarked by June 22. Print your pre-registration form and fax to 806-744-4446 or mail to THSC, PO Box 6747, Lubbock, TX 79493.

As our children get older, we start thinking about their futures. If college is a possibility, take a look at the member discounts on three great resources offered through membership in the Texas Home School Coalition Association.

College Career and Planning Services provides home schooled students with services, from career assessments to help with college enrollment, as well as job skills training. THSC members receive a 10% discount at CCPS.

College in a Box gives your high schooler everything needed to begin earning college credit at home. Included in this package are Distance Learning from Home, the The Princeton Review 's Cracking the CLEP study guide, Dynamic Memory Course, the Maximum Speed Reading course, and IEW's Advanced Communication Series. THSC members are given a discount of $25 on this great resource.

Finally, College Plus! provides coaching and mentoring for the new college student who wants to earn a fully accredited bachelor's degree in less than half the normal time and at half the cost of a traditional college education. This service comes at a $120 discount for THSC members.

These are just some of the benefits of membership in the Texas Home School Coalition Association. Find the helpful benefits that are right for your family.

The THSC store has a rich selection of seminars and lectures to aid and inspire you on your home schooling journey. These materials cover diverse topics, from the legality of home schooling to courtship as an alternative to dating. Some other subjects are: the teen years, the father's place in the home school, and, of course, how to get started homeschooling.

Summer is a great time to gather ideas and re-ignite the fire. Buy several items to take with you as you vacation or just drive around town!

CBNNews.com-Michael F. Haverluck

"Homeschoolers aren't immersed in a structured classroom setting amidst dozens of other students. Most of them don't even have credentialed teachers or state-approved curricula.

"But homeschoolers Evan O'Dorney and Caitlin Snaring don't feel deprived. In fact, their education at home has given them the freedom and passion to pursue the thing they love to do most...learn."

An officer with the Department of Public Safety in Katy continues to ignore state policies concerning forms for home schoolers. In this letter, Tim Lambert advises her on the proper forms and strongly warns her to adhere to the official policies of the state of Texas.

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