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WARNING: The links to the following articles are automatically generated and updated hourly based on a search for the term "Homeschool" from Yahoo news syndication.
For those of us who have turned off the television, this will give you a good indication of how the major news media treats homeschooling. You will not find much mention of private Biblical homeschooling. The ideology of those in the news media is apparent as the "goodies" of government homeschooling are often the most positively spun elements.
Be sure to read "Avoid Government Homeschooling Like the Plague" to inoculate yourself before continuing.
Last Fetch: 9/7/2008 11:35:39 PM
Spartanburg County library calendar (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
Published: Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. 3 p.m. Middle Tyger Library, "Movies You May Have Missed."
After 7 years, a mother is finally found (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
When her mother left home seven years ago, 15-year-old Alexandra Firestone thought she was just taking another trip with a boyfriend, and that she'd come home soon. ...
North boys validate state ranking (Terre Haute Tribune Star)
Among all the talented high school runners Saturday at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course, the biggest statement may have been made by Terre Haute North’s boys.
Community Calendar (The Hendersonville Times-News)
GovernmentHenderson County Board of Public Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the Boardroom of the Administrative Offices, 414 Fourth Ave. West.Hendersonville Planning Board will meet at 4 p.m. Monday at City Operations Center.
Number of Lebanon home schoolers is up (Lebanon Express)
Keeping their oldest son Joel out of public school was an easy decision for Renee and Ted Gunselman. Friends who were teachers told them that Joel's rambunctious behavior would probably lead to him being diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and possibly prescribed Ritalin.
PROGRAMS AT MASS AUDUBON'S JOPPA FLATS EDUCATION CENTER (The Daily News of Newburyport)
Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, is a natural history education and visitor center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 to 4. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.
Sports Calendar (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
This list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section. Submit items by e-mail to sports@timesfreepress.com, by fax to (423) 668-5049 or by mail to Sports Dept., Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Polygamists say their kids are being educated (The Salt Lake Tribune)
Hundreds of home school affidavits have been filed by parents from a polygamous community at the Utah/Arizona border in the past week, a reaction apparently triggered by a threat to enforce truancy laws.
Prayer combats back-to-school jitters? (McKinney Courier-Gazette)
Sending a child off to school can be scary. Sure moms joke about back-to-school being "the most wonderful time of the year," but that doesn't mean it's not also anxiety provoking. Will the teacher like my child? Who will be the new classmates? Will they be good influences -- or bad?
FLDS families file hundreds of homeschool affidavits (The Salt Lake Tribune)
Posted: 5:17 PM- Hundreds of homeschool affidavits have been filed by parents from a polygamous community at the Utah/Arizona stateline in the past week, a reaction apparently triggered by a threat to enforce truancy laws.
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