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05/07/2020

Harvard Law School appears to cancel anti-homeschooling summit amid pandemic

It looks as if the homeschool summit that was planned for Harvard Law School has been cancelled. Read about this development in the Christian Post: https://www.christianpost.com/news/harvard-law-school-appears-to-cancel-anti-homeschooling-summit-amid-pandemic.html.

An invite-only anti-homeschooling conference that was to take place at Harvard Law School appears to have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

05/07/2020

CLASS Early Bird

If you are interested in a full-service homeschool program for your child, you should consider our CLASS homeschool program. You can get a tuition discount through our Early Bird discount: https://www.shopchristianliberty.com/class-early-bird/.

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05/07/2020

Date Night: Pandemic Mode

Here is a fun article about a date-night event at home: https://hslda.org/post/date-night-pandemic-mode.

Having it difficult to get away from home for a date with your spouse? Here's an idea for an at-home date night!

05/06/2020

Giving Tuesday

I realize that today is Wednesday, but you may have received some recent e-mails about Giving Tuesday. Here is one sent on Tuesday from Rev. Calvin Lindstrom of Christian Liberty: https://mailchi.mp/christianliberty.com/giving-tuesday-548516?e=6162cb5759.

05/06/2020

Information Packet & Catalog Requests

We have recently received our 2020-2021 Homeschool Resources catalog. You can request a copy at https://www.shopchristianliberty.com/catalog/.

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05/05/2020

During this time of economic distress, Christian Liberty is offering a 10% discount off of all orders.* Simply use coupon code HELP2020 at the time of checkout. This discount can be used in conjunction with the achievement test sale. Expires on May 31.

05/04/2020

Kindergartner Misses Zoom Class, Gets Home Visit

The current virus situation and the resulting closure of most schools is causing some to consider homeschooling. At the same time, school officials seem even more reluctant to allow students to transfer into home education. Read about the following case from Florida: https://hslda.org/post/kindergartner-misses-zoom-class-gets-home-visit.

A mom who decided to start homeschooling her kindergartner received a visit from officials. The reason? Her daughter had stopped attending public school classes on Zoom.

05/04/2020

Spring Specials

Check out our Spring Specials in May: https://www.shopchristianliberty.com/specials/.

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05/03/2020

Sunday, May 3, 2020 - Therefore Be Merciful

Message from Luke 6:17-36

05/01/2020

2020 May CLP Review

We just sent out our May CLP Review. We are featuring our ongoing Spring Specials, as well as our early elementary phonics and reading courses. Check it out at https://mailchi.mp/christianliberty.com/2019-may-clp-review-548496?e=6162cb5759.

Check out Christian Liberty's phonics offerings for your younger students for the coming school year.

05/01/2020

2020 May CLP Review

We just sent out our May CLP Review. We are featuring our ongoing Spring Specials, as well as our early elementary phonics and reading courses. Check it out at https://mailchi.mp/christianliberty.com/2019-may-clp-review-548496?e=6162cb5759.

Check out Christian Liberty's phonics offerings for your younger students for the coming school year.

04/30/2020

What does Harvard know about homeschooling?

World Magazine has a series of short education articles, with its leading article being about the upcoming Harvard summit on homeschooling: https://world.wng.org/content/what_does_harvard_know_about_homeschooling.

Now that Alex Harris is a father, he appreciates his parents’ wisdom in addressing their children’s educational needs individually.

04/30/2020

Say No to Harvard—Keep Homeschool Freedom for Kids

You should read HSLDA's response to Dr. Bartholet's summit on home education at Harvard Law School. Go to https://hslda.org/post/say-no-to-harvard-keep-homeschool-freedom-for-kids.

A Harvard professor’s call for banning homeschooling has resurrected old criticisms. Here’s how we’re responding and what you can do, too.

04/30/2020

There's No Place Like Home

Pastor Calvin discusses prayer and family worship.

04/29/2020

My wonderfully strange wedding - WORLD

During this time of a virus epidemic, God is still with us. Read this heart warming article from World Magazine about a Christian wedding in the midst of the pandemic: https://world.wng.org/2020/04/my_wonderfully_strange_wedding.

It was nothing as we had planned and hoped for—and it was beautiful

04/29/2020

Coronavirus and Christ by John Piper

I have been listening to an audio book by John Piper entitled "Coronavirus and Christ," published by Crossway You can get free e-book and audiobook downloads from the . Learn more at https://www.crossway.org/articles/coronavirus-and-christ-by-john-piper/#international.

The question we should be asking is, Do we have a Rock under our feet? A Rock that cannot be shaken—ever?

04/28/2020

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04/28/2020

Homeschooling’s unexpected heyday

World Magazine ran an interesting article earlier this month about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting homeschooling: https://world.wng.org/content/homeschooling_s_unexpected_heyday.

The coronavirus pandemic is giving just about every American family with children a taste of homeschooling. Many of them might like it more than they expected. Robert Bortins, the CEO of Classical Conversations, said the homeschool resource company has had a sudden uptick in requests for materials.....

04/27/2020

The Attack on Homeschoolers Is an Attack on American Ideals | National Review

National Review Online is continuing its evaluation of recent progressive attacks on home education: https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/the-attack-on-homeschoolers-is-an-attack-on-american-ideals/?utm_source=recirc-desktop&utm_medium=blog-post&utm_campaign=river&utm_content=more-in&utm_term=first.

Our “democratic values” differ from Europe’s. Look it up: That’s kind of the whole point of America.

04/26/2020

Study of Genesis 31

Study of Genesis 31

04/25/2020

Sunday Services for April 26, 2020

Sunday Services for April 26, 2020

04/23/2020

HSLDA to VA Supreme Court: Uphold Our Liberty - HSLDA

Virginia homeschoolers should read this article from HSLDA: https://hslda.org/content/hs/state/va/20200422-HSLDA-to-VA-Supreme-Court-Uphold-Our-Liberty.aspx.

A Virginia school district admits to state supreme court justices that it planned to prosecute a homeschool family over a made-up policy.

04/23/2020

Spring Specials

Check out our Spring specials page at https://www.shopchristianliberty.com/specials/. Pay particular attention to our free shipping offer. It is ending on April 30, so take advantage of it soon.

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04/23/2020

There's No Place Like Home

What is going on at Harvard University and what do professors there think of homeschooling?

Note: Laurie Higgins of Illinois Family Institute points out correctly that not only is homeschooling under threat of attack but private, Christian schools face the same scrutiny by academics at Harvard University and other universities.

04/22/2020

COVID-19: Homeschooling Ban Accidental - HSLDA

Michigan home educators should read this article about the closure of schools in Michigan: https://hslda.org/content/hs/state/mi/20200421-Homeschooling-Ban-Accidental.aspx.

A broadly worded order from the Michigan governor shutting down “in-person instruction” could have been interpreted as a ban on homeschooling as well. Her office quickly clarified.

04/22/2020

A Harvard Law Professor’s Assault on Homeschooling — and Parenthood | National Review

Here is a follow-up article from National Review Online about a new progressive attack on home education: https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/a-harvard-law-professors-assault-on-homeschooling-and-parenthood/.

Elizabeth Bartholet is worried that homeschoolers might have the wrong views.

04/21/2020

Proposals to Ban Homeschooling Are an Attack on Pluralism | National Review

The National Review Online has an article about a recent progressive attack on home education. It is well worth reading: https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/proposals-to-ban-homeschooling-are-an-attack-on-pluralism/.

A proliferation of diverse educational options ensures that educational policy is not winner-take-all.

04/21/2020

Some School Districts Hoarding Students - HSLDA

Those who are considering beginning to homeschool their children should read this article from HSLDA. It seems that some school districts are trying to hoard students: https://hslda.org/content/docs/news/2020/20200415-Some-School-Districts-Hoarding-Students.aspx.

As educators scramble to adapt to the coronavirus, some parents want to withdraw their children from public school-at-home and start homeschooling. In certain states, officials are saying that isn’t allowed.

04/20/2020

Since When are Homeschoolers Dropouts? - HSLDA

Families who are considering homeschooling in Indiana should rea this article from HSLDA: https://hslda.org/content/hs/state/in/20200414-since-when-are-homeschoolers-dropouts.aspx.

Confusion over policies regarding withdrawing from high school have made it harder for some Indiana families who want to start homeschooling their teens.

04/19/2020

Sunday, April 21, 2020 - Philippians 4:1-13

Sunday, April 21, 2020 - Philippians 4:1-13

04/19/2020

Study of Genesis 30

Join us for a discussion of Genesis 30. Feel free to leave a question or comment.

04/19/2020

Services for Sunday, April 19, 2020

Services for Sunday, April 19, 2020

04/16/2020

Since When are Homeschoolers Dropouts? - HSLDA

Indiana homeschoolers should read this article from HSLDA: https://hslda.org/content/hs/state/in/20200414-since-when-are-homeschoolers-dropouts.aspx.

Confusion over policies regarding withdrawing from high school have made it harder for some Indiana families who want to start homeschooling their teens.

04/16/2020

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