I'm honored this week to host my very first blog carnival! It's the 115th Carnival of Homeschooling, and for it, I've gathered 45 posts that I think you'll enjoy. You'll find a brief introduction and a link to each post at http://www.janice-campbell.com/2008/03/18/115th-carnival-of-homeschooling-oh-the-things-that-youll-do/
Blog carnivals were created as a way to introduce readers to new blogs they may enjoy. If you like reading my blog, perhaps you'll enjoy some of the blogs I like, as well. As I've received posts from participants, I've had the chance to meet new bloggers I'll definitely add to my feed reader.
The carnival theme is adapted from Dr. Seuss’s beloved Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Homeschoolers do a lot of interesting things. Since one of the things we do particularly well is read, so you'll also find posts that develop the theme that “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” (I Can Read With My Eyes Shut, Dr. Seuss).
So please stop by to visit, and enjoy the carnival!
Janice Campbell
http://www.Janice-Campbell.com - Taking Time for Things that Matter
http://www.Everyday-Education.com - Homeschooling Through High School and Teaching Language Arts audio packages are on sale at $9.95!
Showing posts with label german homeschooling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label german homeschooling. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Thursday, March 01, 2007
German Homeschooler Update & Old Schoolhouse Sale
Two things today-
First, a brief update on Melissa Busekros, the German teen who was forcibly removed from her family's home and incarcerated in a psyciatric institution. According to HSLDA, the situation has worsened, and Melissa has been removed to foster care. The government has suggested that if the Busekros family gives up custody of their other five children, the situation might be resolved. Needless to say, that is not an option.
For now, HSLDA suggests writing to the German Embassy and the Minister of Bavaria to protest this violation of the family. You may read more about this, and find their addresses in the HSLDA e-lert archive at: http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2007/02/20070222140156.asp
This particular e-lert also provides an address to which you could send encouraging cards and letters to the Busekros family. Most German people speak at least a little English, so please don't let the language barrier stop you from being a blessing.
In connection with this, the current edition of Homeschool Enrichment magazine has a very well researched article on homeschool conditions in Germany. It's well worth reading as a cautionary tale. It could happen anywhere!
Finally, one of my very favorite magzines, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, is having a major subscription sale with a bunch of freebies added to an already discounted subscription. I always find good things to read in TOS-- it's a great resource that I recommend often.
First, a brief update on Melissa Busekros, the German teen who was forcibly removed from her family's home and incarcerated in a psyciatric institution. According to HSLDA, the situation has worsened, and Melissa has been removed to foster care. The government has suggested that if the Busekros family gives up custody of their other five children, the situation might be resolved. Needless to say, that is not an option.
For now, HSLDA suggests writing to the German Embassy and the Minister of Bavaria to protest this violation of the family. You may read more about this, and find their addresses in the HSLDA e-lert archive at: http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2007/02/20070222140156.asp
This particular e-lert also provides an address to which you could send encouraging cards and letters to the Busekros family. Most German people speak at least a little English, so please don't let the language barrier stop you from being a blessing.
In connection with this, the current edition of Homeschool Enrichment magazine has a very well researched article on homeschool conditions in Germany. It's well worth reading as a cautionary tale. It could happen anywhere!
Finally, one of my very favorite magzines, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, is having a major subscription sale with a bunch of freebies added to an already discounted subscription. I always find good things to read in TOS-- it's a great resource that I recommend often.
Friday, February 09, 2007
German Homeschooler Taken From Family
Have you been following the news of the German girl, Melissa Busekros who was removed from her family and placed in a psychiatric institution for "school phobia"? The HSLDA e-newsletter reports that calls, e-mails, and letters to the German embassy and the Bavarian Minister of Justice may help to free the young lady.
If they know the world is watching, the government of Germany may be moved to amend this great wrong. As they learned in WWII, little wrongs done to a few can grow to great wrongs done to many. Surely they don't want history to repeat itself!
You may read the whole story here: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3731
If you wish to register a strong protest with the German ambassador or the Minister of Justice, here is the contact information, courtesy of HSLDA:
Dr. Klaus Scharioth
Ambassador
German Embassy
4645 Reservoir Road NW
Washington, DC, 20007-1998
(202) 298-4000
The embassy can be emailed from its website:
http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3732
Minister of Justice in Bavaria:
Beate Merk
Prielmayerstr. 7
80335 Munchen
Tel. +49 89 5597 1799
Fax +49 89 5597 3580
Email: beate.merk@stmj.bayern.de
Germany has a history of hostility toward homeschoolers, but if many voices around the world are raised in protest of this dreadful event, they may be willing to reconsider.
And finally, can there be anything more effective than prayer? Just think if she were your own dear daughter...
If they know the world is watching, the government of Germany may be moved to amend this great wrong. As they learned in WWII, little wrongs done to a few can grow to great wrongs done to many. Surely they don't want history to repeat itself!
You may read the whole story here: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3731
If you wish to register a strong protest with the German ambassador or the Minister of Justice, here is the contact information, courtesy of HSLDA:
Dr. Klaus Scharioth
Ambassador
German Embassy
4645 Reservoir Road NW
Washington, DC, 20007-1998
(202) 298-4000
The embassy can be emailed from its website:
http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3732
Minister of Justice in Bavaria:
Beate Merk
Prielmayerstr. 7
80335 Munchen
Tel. +49 89 5597 1799
Fax +49 89 5597 3580
Email: beate.merk@stmj.bayern.de
Germany has a history of hostility toward homeschoolers, but if many voices around the world are raised in protest of this dreadful event, they may be willing to reconsider.
And finally, can there be anything more effective than prayer? Just think if she were your own dear daughter...
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