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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: 2/6/2012 3:47:56 PM

IndieRotation Chart: Kay Tunes, Vaughn Anthony, Nina Sky
Singersroom's "IndieRotation" is a weekly evaluation of the latest singles, leaks and releases from independent artists. Each Monday we will deliver...

New ice show opens at Busch Gardens
We certainly appreciate the critical plot point of the new ice show opening Thursday at Busch Gardens: A little boy is told to put down his smart phone and disover the world around him. As our colleague Susan Thurston reports here , it's an ambitious new ice show (elephants on ice?) and at a half hour, a good fast-paced show that will keep the attention of little ones.  

Virginia Legislators Tebow Toward Home-Schooled Kids
Virginia is moving toward forcing public schools to let home schoolers on their sports teams. You may know that legislative move as a Tim Tebow bill, because Tebow was a home-schooler who got to play football at his local high school thanks to a law Florida passed in 1996, pre-Tebow-as-athletic-hero ? at least 14 other ...

Changing homeschooler demographics
Homeschooler demographics are changing.

Republican candidates tiptoe around education policy
The four leading Republican presidential candidates advocate a hands-off federal approach to education and share many of the same finance-focused policy platforms with few deviations from one another.

Historic Area focus on homeschoolers in February
WILLIAMSBURG – Homeschoolers and their families can participate in hands-on history lessons during Colonial Williamsburg’s Homeschooler Experience Feb. 11-26. Colonial Williamsburg’s programs incorporate art, culture and science with history, allowing families to create a broad educational experience.

Calendar of Community Events
WEDNESDAY View new Mandeville flood maps, 7-9 p.m., Treen Center.

Local Basketball Roundup: Conway High produces late surge against Cabot
Conway High got help from a veteran starter and a substitute Friday night on the way to a 49-39 boys basketball victory over Cabot. Tim Boys, who had 10 points, hit a jumper to give Conway a 41-37 lead late in the game. Sub Justin Leon got a tipin and made a free throw for a seven’point lead. He then scored inside and Garan Davis hit a 3-pointer to help the Wampus Cats pull away. The Cats are ...

A new way for moms to meet other moms
I kept seeing the same mom every day when I picked my son up from day care, and I wondered how I would get up the nerve to talk to her. She seemed friendly, our sons were buddies and we already had one thing in common -- kids the same age. But how do you go from hi-bye in the parking lot to asking someone out on a (play) date? I know how weird that sounds. But making new friends feels a lot like ...

North Central Massachusetts Community Calendar
Today: Bingo: Every Sunday, Notre Dame Prep, 171 South St, Fitchburg, 978-343-7635. Doors open at 4 p.

Cumberland Regional considers allowing home-school students on CRHS sports teams
UPPER DEERFIELD TWP. — At its January meeting, the Cumberland Regional School District board of education discussed a resolution that would allow home-schooled students to participate in the district’s interscholastic athletic programs.

School/ER
Took my daughter back to the ER today for a re-check on her wrist and it is still sprained so she still needs the brace and no gym/ pe for the rest of the week. Come Monday she can start participating . . .

Local scoreboard
High school boys scoresSATURDAYCityManhattan Christian 49, Cornerstone 37Twin ValleyCentralia 59, Marysville 37FRIDAYCityEmporia 67, Washburn Rural 59Hayden 60, Highland Park 56, 2OTManhattan 74, Topeka West 61MdCV 62, Heritage Christian 29Seaman 54, Junction City 52Topeka High 68, Shawnee Heights 30Big SevenHolton 46, Royal Valley 43 Jefferson West 55, Hiawatha 37 Nemaha Valley 66, Santa Fe ...

Education notes: News from schools near you
Education notes DAKOTA COUNTY -- Peter Bohacek, a science teacher at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights, was featured in a national

GETout events calendar: Feb. 5, 2012
Saturdays: Family Nature Hour. Powdermill Nature Reserve, Rector. Nature stories, outdoor exploration of trails. Free, 1 p.m.

Why N.H. Lets Parents Have Say Over Coursework
A new law in New Hampshire lets parents object to school coursework and request that their children learn alternative material. It may readjust the balance between parents' rights and educators' judgment.

New ice show opens at Busch Gardens Thursday
We certainly appreciate the critical plot point of the new ice show opening Thursday at Busch Gardens: A little boy is told to put down his smart phone and disover the world around him. As our colleague Susan Thurston reports here , it's an ambitious new ice show (elephants on ice?) and at a half hour, a good fast-paced show that will keep the attention of little ones.  

Around Your Town: 02/04/12
The Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee is assisting the Cochise County Humane Society by selling 2012 calendars with photos of local dogs for $10. Club hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All proceeds support Cochise County Humane Society. The club will be selling them through February.   Friends of Huachuca City Library are holding a two-day book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 4 at ...

Whitefish boys top Libby in OT
WHITEFISH - Six different players scored in overtime as Whitefish emerged with a hard-fought 49-45 Northwestern A boys basketball victory over Libby on Friday night.

Boys basketball: Central Virginia Homeschool 88, Southside Baptist 86
CENTRAL VIRGINIA HOMESCHOOL 88,

Open houses Saturdays, Feb. 11 and 18 at Mayer Lutheran High School
MAYER, MN – From intriguing J-term classes to a distinctively Christian online school, fresh ways to educate are emerging at Mayer Lutheran High School (MLHS).

Childhood Obesity May Cause Future Heart Disease Epidemic
"A coming epidemic" is how pediatric cardiologists are describing the impending problems from high rates of juvenile obesity, reports The Missourian. Here are details for parents about overweight kids, heart disease and other concomitant health issues.

SSNSC: Upcoming events
South Shore Natural Science Center is at 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell. February programs available to the public. Call 781-659-2559 for more information or email Emily at ecarreiro@ssymca.org.

In Asheville, the WNC Nature Center's Nibbles the groundhog predicts spring is here stay
During a Groundhog Day celebration at the WNC Nature Center, Nibbles the groundhog was said to have missed seeing her shadow, which legend says means an early end to winter.

Littleton Calendar
Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send information to calendar@ourcoloradonews.com, attn: Littleton Independent. No attachments

Thursday's prep scores
Scores from Thursday's prep basketball action

Arts update
AT THE LIBRARY: •The Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, will have "Craft Cafe" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. •The Aboite branch, 5630 Coventry Lane, will have "Art for Homeschoolers" at 2 p.m. Thursday. "Art for Homeschool Teens" will be offered at 10:30 a.m. today.

Around Your Town 03/03/12
Golf fans and tournament officials observe a final group play through the ninth hole during the first round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament on Thursday in Scottsdale. (Associated Press photo) The Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee is assisting the Cochise County Humane Society by selling 2012 calendars with photos of local dogs for $10. Club hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All ...

Enid braces for 'Storm' tonight at Mabee Center
Enid Pacer's Rylee Nave grabs a rebound as Ponca City Lady Cats' Tessa Wardlow and Natasha Burley defend Friday during the Pacers' win Friday at the NOC Enid Mabee Center.

Wildrose elects candidate for upcoming election
Alberta voters will be heading to the polls in 2012 and residents of the Leduc-Beaumont riding now have a Wildrose option. In a vote held Jan. 28, David Stasiewich managed to edge out Terry Lazowski to be the candidate to give incumbent MLA George Rogers some competition.