BevK September 29th, 2005
http://eclectichomeschool.org
I’ve been working on getting the articles and reviews prepped for the next EHO update on October 1.
We had a bunch of DVD reviews in queue, so we decided to publish most of them with this update and tie it all together with an article on finding the right video for your homeschool topic.
We’re also running an article with all kinds of information about how you can give or receive help for homeschool Katrina victims. Along with that is an article on Project Noah. A number of the editors at EHO know Lisa Guidry who runs Project Noah. They’re all in the Houston area.
Our focus this time in Homeschool Methods. We’ll be looking at methods for next two updates. This update includes an overview article, a new classical homeschooling article, and emphasis on our classical homeschooling and unit study resources.
I’ve still have lots to do to get things ready to publish late Friday or early Saturday. I’m just really pleased at what we have to offer this time around even though most of the EHO staff has been busy handling the personal fallout of Hurricane Rita.
BevK
BevK September 29th, 2005
http://www.odonnellweb.co…_honda_2005.php
For a discussion of the Homeschool Non-Discrimination Act, visit Scott O’Donnell’s Web. He’s given his opinion and allowed Scott Somerville of HSLDA to post a lengthy response.
Scott Defisks HoNDA 2005
BevK
BevK September 29th, 2005
An excerpt from a Boston.com article…
Homeschooled students have won the past three state spelling bees, prompting some jealousy among parents and peers who attend public and private schools.
Tammy Cardwell talked about this very issue a while back at EHO in article titled Sour Grapes or Turned Around Truth.
Read the entire Boston.com article.
BevK
BevK September 29th, 2005
To amend selected statutes to clarify existing Federal law as to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law.
Senate Bill 1691 was introduced on Sept. 13, 2005 by Senator Craig. It is the Home School Non-Discrimination Act of 2005. I haven’t compared it to the attempt to pass this type of legislation. I do know that is fully supported by HSLDA. The House version of the bill is HR 3753.
One problem I noted in the bill is found in the section which applies to recruitment and enlistment of homeschool graduates in the armed forces. There is a list of 5 requirements. The fifth states,”(5) The home school graduate has provided the Secretary concerned with a third party verification letter of the graduate’s home school status by the Home School Legal Defense Association or a State or county home school association or organization.”
I don’t belong to HSLDA. I also don’t belong to a State or county home school association or organization. I’m not really sure how belonging to such an organization would some give greater credence to my homeschooling efforts. I’m also wondering why one specific homeschoolilng organization which does not represent even a majority of homeschoolers could be listed in this legislation by name. More money for the HSLDA coffers I guess, since to get that verification letter you’d have to be a member.
BevK
BevK September 29th, 2005
If you would like to donate resources to homeschoolers in need or are yourself in need of curriculum and resources, please contact Project Noah.
Funds are needed to get all the curriculum that has so far been donated out to the recipients. It’s now possible for you to donate tax deductible funds to Project Noah. Lynda Coates of Covenant Ministries is an official non-profit accepting donations for Project Noah. You can make a donation via PayPal to FARauthor@aol.com or by mailing your check to Covenant Academy, 3701 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36109.
Curriculum and resource donations should be mailed to:
Project Noah
15807 Brickman Ct.
Houston, TX 77084
Project Noah is also in need of assistance in unpacking, sorting and preparing packages for recipients. If you are in the Houston area and can assist with this, please visit the Project Noah site for contact information.
BevK
BevK September 29th, 2005
We’re glad you dropped for an introductory peek at HSBlog. We’re in the development stages right now. We expect to have a number of homeschool speakers, resource providers, and leaders regularly blogging in the very near future.
Meanwhile, several EHO staff members will be blogging bringing you information about homeschooling and general homeschool discussion. If you enjoy this blog, please tell others.
