Homeschool Podcast | Why should I teach at home.com

As homeschoolers, we often think that a parent's right to direct their children's education is secure, but a look at the legal record proves that we can't take anything for granted. Join Michael Farris as he delves into the implications of a 2005 ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and other similar decisions. If we want to guard our rights, we must be aware of the dangers they face in the courts.

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Perhaps you've considered homeschooling before, but weren't ready to take the plunge. Or maybe this is the first time you've even thought about the idea. This week, tune in as Home School Legal Defense Association President Mike Smith talks about why home education might be right for your family. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3230

A couple in Brussels has been threatened with criminal neglect for schooling their children at home, and a U.S. expert on the issue told WorldNetDaily the case actually could pose a threat to the sovereignty of the U.S. Constitution. 

http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51484

In one of its last acts before the August recess, Congress approved the Carl Perkins Career and Technical Education improvement Act of 2006 (S. 250). HSLDA was successful in ensuring that protections for home-educated students remained in the bill sent to the President for his expected signature. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3225

When a member family hired a house inspector to examine their home, they never suspected he would report them for alleged neglect. We helped prove to social services that the allegations were false.

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