Tips to Improve Your Child's Reading

THSC was informed that the issue of daytime curfews was discussed recently at a Harris County committee meeting. This proposition has been voted down in the past, but support for daytime curfews has increased amongst certain community members; and the issue was brought to the committee's attention once again. Home schoolers in Harris County need to be aware of how daytime curfews can negatively impact their daily routine and lifestyle. For more information about daytime curfews, please visit the THSC website.

This was received in an email from the Texas HomeSchool Coalition. We post it here for informational purposes only. HSINH is in no way affiliated with THSC. Except that we think they do a fine job!

By Mary Pride

With summer just around the corner kids will be spending even more time at home and playing outside. For parents who can't be there during the day (we don't all have a summer vacation!) there are several precautions we can take to ensure the safety of our kids:

We are so excited to announce our 2nd annual SETHSA Art Contest coming this June at our 2010 SETHSA Conference. Last year's contest was a great success. Around 20 students submitted their art work for exhibit at the conference. We want to encourage students of all ages to take part in this year's contest. With homeschool students the possibilities are endless as they will have the opportunity to exercise their individuality and creativity. Begin brainstorming and planning for your student's art entry. Please watch future newsletters for all the details.

I am not sure if I should laugh or cry or yank out my hair as I run screaming around in circles.

What is wrong with these people?

Are exceptionally stupid people educating our Future?

School officials in Brazos County are defending the seemingly harsh sentence. The school’s principal and superintendent said they were simply complying with a state law that limits junk food in schools.

But the girl’s parents say it’s a huge overreaction.

I found this article floating in the Twitterverse.  It made me smile to think that people like Jada Pinket Smith and Angelina Jolie (sort of!) have some of the same type of educational challenges that I face with me children. Probably not quite on the scale that I face, as there is NO WAY under God's bright sun that I could hire a tutor (I really wish I could some days!)

In any case, enjoy this little list of 10 Celebs Who HomeSchool Their Kids