WHEREAS, The State of Nebraska desires to promote excellence in education; and

WHEREAS, Dozens of studies confirm that children who are educated at home score significantly above average on national achievement tests; and

WHEREAS, Studies demonstrate that home-educated students excel in college; and

WHEREAS, Home education has a long history of success in this country, helping to produce such notable Americans as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Quincy Adams, Patrick Henry, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, John Marshall, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Booker T. Washington, Thomas Edison, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, Mark Twain, Irving Berlin, Rembrandt Peale, George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, John J. Pershing, Standing Bear, Roscoe Pound, Edward Creighton, Willa Cather, William Jennings Bryan and Bertram Goodhue, architect of the Nebraska State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Home education strengthens the family and promotes the highest standards of honesty and morality, which are essential elements in the preservation of a free society; and

WHEREAS, Home education promotes good citizenship and positive socialization; and

WHEREAS, The State of Nebraska recognizes the fundamental right of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children; and

WHEREAS, Home educators view the cost of their children’s education as their own responsibility and do not add that cost to the burden of the state; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate that home educators be recognized and commended for their dedication to excellence in education and for their significant and vital contributions to our society.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dave Heineman, Governor of the State of Nebraska, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the week of March 30 – April 5, 2008, as

NEBRASKA HOME EDUCATION WEEK

and I do hereby urge all citizens to take due note of the observance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and cause the Great Seal of the State of Nebraska to be affixed this Thirteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand Eight.

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Here are some photos from the Legislative Day when around 600 homeschoolers were present at the capitol.

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From the HSLDA E-lert Service...
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January 24, 2008
 
Nebraska--Worst Bill in Recent History Introduced
to Restrict Nebraska Homeschoolers' Freedom
 
Dear HSLDA Members and Friends:
 
Yesterday, Senator DiAnna Schimek introduced Legislative Bill 1141,
the most threatening bill for Nebraska homeschoolers in recent
history.  The bill would severely restrict Nebraska homeschoolers'
freedom by giving the State Department of Education more control over
home education, including annual testing and evaluation requirements
as well as oversight by certified teachers.

HSLDA is working with the Nebraska Christian Home Educators
Association (NCHEA) to defeat this bill. 

If you want to contact Senator Schimek about this bill, she can be
reached at (402) 471 2632.
 
Stay tuned for more information.  We will let you know when the bill
is scheduled for further action.
 
Michael P. Donnelly, Esq.
HSLDA Staff Attorney


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The beginning-of-the-year picnic was held September 10th.  Here are a few photos:

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Now we have our own website.  We can all be thankful to Michael Tillotson who has spent many hours preparing it for us.  If you see him express you appreciation.

Welcome to all homeschoolers.

If you have questions and need to talk to a person, feel free to call the Tillotsons at 308-237-7669.

Roxanne Tillotson