Posts Tagged ‘ Tim Tebow ’

Extraordinary Homeschoolers

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Some of the inclusions in this listing stretch the definition of homeschooler, but it’s an interesting collection nonetheless, titled The World’s 15 Most Extraordinary Homeschoolers and including some we’ve covered in the past (Astra Taylor, Tim Tebow), some we weren’t familiar with but will definitely check out (Jedediah Purdy, Sho Yano), and some we...
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Louisiana: Bill Amended for Homeschool Participation in Public School Sports

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Some Senators managed very localized exemptions in this state bill. Senate passes amended bill for home schoolers to play public school sports by Bill Barrow, The Times-Picayune June 18, 2009 BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Senate today approved a measure to allow home-schooled youths to participate in public school sports, though several senators won...
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Alabama Senate committee blocks “Tim Tebow” bill

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The news that the Alabama Senate committee blocks Tim Tebow Bill is certainly not surprising.   You can go to the site to read more about it, but one sentence caught my eye,  Erwin said the bill would not impose a burden on schools, but state education officials said the bill is unworkable because there...
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Tim Tebow was “the exception”

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The various states’ news about Tim Tebow laws have been fascinating, if not troubling at times. It appears that Tim Tebow, as “the exception”, worked far too hard on academics and mission work, as I read Stephen Dawkin’s opinion from Alabama: Coaches not fans of Tebow bill Clanton Advertiser Published: April 6, 2009 By...
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AL-Bill hopes “to create a bridge”

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Florida’s Tim Tebow is a big name in the homeschooling community and with college football fans.  His name is also used in the legislative bill titles promoting homeschool participation/ public school extra-curricular activities in several states. Homeschoolers seek right to play at public school Shelby County Reporter March 30, 2009 By Chris Megginson Thousands...
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Alabama: Senate bill for homeschool participation on public school teams, bands

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Bill would allow home-schooled students on school teams, bands March 24, 2009 By BRIAN LYMAN/Press-Register MONTGOMERY — A Senate committee is scheduled to consider a bill next week that would let home-schooled students participate in athletics and some other activities at public schools. Under the bill by state Sen. Hank Erwin, R-Montevallo, home-schoolers could...
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“Tim Tebow Bill” to allow homeschoolers extra-curricular access

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An editorial by the Bowling Green Daily News was published yesterday (February 17, 2009) Homeschooled kids deserve the same chances We believe that the idea of allowing homeschooled students to participate in extracurricular activities such as athletics and band has merit and deserves consideration. A House bill filed by state Rep. Brad Montell, R-Shelbyville,...
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Tim Tebow earns Heisman

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Tebow takes Heisman Trophy, Sporting Life.com The University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was awarded the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, completing a wonderful season for the player. Not only is Tim Tebow a sophomore, but he’s a former homeschooled kid, too. posted by Valerie
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