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Georgia Homeschooling Community Presents the 2024 Flourish Black Family Homeschool Conference

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Decatur, Georgia, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Georgia Black Home Educators Network (GBHEN) is thrilled to host the "2024 Flourish Black Family Homeschool Conference" a transformative event set to take place from January 24-26, 2024, at the New Life Church and Community Center in Decatur, GA.Thanks to the generous support of sponsors such as the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) ,  the largest homeschool advocacy group in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Decatur, Georgia, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Georgia Black Home Educators Network (GBHEN) is thrilled to host the "2024 Flourish Black Family Homeschool Conference" a transformative event set to take place from January 24-26, 2024, at the New Life Church and Community Center in Decatur, GA.Thanks to the generous support of sponsors such as the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) ,  the largest homeschool advocacy group in the United States.
  • The Flourish 2024: Black Family Homeschool Conference is a unique gathering designed to empower, energize, and encourage Black homeschooling families while highlighting a path for home education.
  • The event addresses the concerns of underserved and under-resourced homeschooling families, with a focus on the Black community, by providing access to diverse education and parenting experts.
  • “The disparities in education are too great for Black families to ignore.

HSLDA Fights to Keep Romeike Family in the US

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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“The Romeike family should be able to stay in the United States and home educate their children,” said HSLDA president Jim Mason.

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  • “The Romeike family should be able to stay in the United States and home educate their children,” said HSLDA president Jim Mason.
  • After enduring years of harassment, fines that exceeded their family income, and the forced removal of their children from their home, the family fled Germany.
  • In August of 2008, HSLDA assisted the Romeikes in securing visas to enter the United States, where they applied for asylum.
  • You can sign a petition in support of the Romeike family here: hslda.org/HelptheRomeikes2023
    See our website for more details: https://hslda.org/post/romeike

HSLDA Sponsors First Science-Themed Hispanic Festival in Houston

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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“We are elated to support science and STEM for the growing Hispanic homeschool communities in Texas and in the United States,” said HSLDA President Jim Mason.

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  • “We are elated to support science and STEM for the growing Hispanic homeschool communities in Texas and in the United States,” said HSLDA President Jim Mason.
  • Bridges to Science's Houston Science Festival—Casa to College is the first of its kind in Houston.
  • Majors will share with parents the benefits of HSLDA membership including HSLDA’s program for Hispanic families and compassion grants.
  • To apply for a free technology kit or to learn more about the Houston Science Festival, visit www.houstonsciencefestival.org .

HSLDA Sponsors Second National Spanish-Speaking Homeschool Conference in Miami

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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Miami, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), the largest homeschool advocacy group in the United States, will send two Spanish-speaking educational consultants, Karim Morato and Clarisa Loparo, along with HSLDA attorney Kevin Boden, to the second annual national Hispanic homeschool conference this spring.

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  • Miami, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), the largest homeschool advocacy group in the United States, will send two Spanish-speaking educational consultants, Karim Morato and Clarisa Loparo, along with HSLDA attorney Kevin Boden, to the second annual national Hispanic homeschool conference this spring.
  • Taking place April 15, 2023, at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport in Miami, Florida, Teach By Design 2023 (Educa Por Diseño 2023) is a national conference with programs for the whole family.
  • The on-site conference will be conducted in Spanish and live-streamed for families around the world.
  • “We are thrilled to participate in this conference for the second year by sending HSLDA Spanish-speaking staff, an attorney, and practical resources to support Hispanic homeschooling families,” said HSLDA President Jim Mason.

Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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Purcellville, VA, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home School Legal Defense Association ( HSLDA ) is celebrating its 40th anniversary as the country’s largest advocacy group for homeschooling.

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  • Purcellville, VA, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home School Legal Defense Association ( HSLDA ) is celebrating its 40th anniversary as the country’s largest advocacy group for homeschooling.
  • When HSLDA was founded in 1983 by attorneys and homeschool dads, Michael Farris and J. Michael Smith, the option of homeschooling was legal only in a handful of states.
  • Since then, HSLDA has assisted hundreds of thousands of homeschooling families and has been a leading force in making homeschooling legal across the United States.
  • Families across the country have learned that homeschooling unleashes their child’s potential in ways public school could not.

Teen Civics Program Receives Commendation from Virginia House of Delegates

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Richmond, VA) HSLDA's organization, Generation Joshua, a national civics program for teens, was recognized by a commending resolution from the Virginia House of Delegates.

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  • Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Richmond, VA) HSLDA's organization, Generation Joshua, a national civics program for teens, was recognized by a commending resolution from the Virginia House of Delegates.
  • Introduced by Delegate Karen Greenhalgh (R-VA-85), the resolution highlighted the impact Generation Joshua has had on teens throughout the state of Virginia since its launch in 2004.
  • As the resolution came to the House floor for consideration, current Generation Joshua students, staff, parents, and alumni filled the gallery.
  • “We are honored to receive this recognition from the House of Delegates and thankful to Delegate Greenhalgh for spearheading this effort.

HSLDA Sponsors Georgia Black Home Educators Network

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Purcellville, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purcellville, VA— Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) , the largest homeschool advocacy group in the United States, is proud to sponsor The Georgia Black Home Educators Network (GBHEN) presenting Flourish 2023: The Black Family Homeschool Conference on Jan. 25–27, 2023, at the DeKalb Conference Center in Clarkston, GA.

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  • Purcellville, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purcellville, VA— Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) , the largest homeschool advocacy group in the United States, is proud to sponsor The Georgia Black Home Educators Network (GBHEN) presenting Flourish 2023: The Black Family Homeschool Conference on Jan. 25–27, 2023, at the DeKalb Conference Center in Clarkston, GA.
    “As homeschooling continues to grow in the Black communities, we are honored to provide the needed support so families can continue and begin to homeschool successfully,” said HSLDA president Jim Mason.
  • HSLDA provided a generous grant and is sending Darren Jones, HSLDA’s director of group services, LaNissir James, HSLDA educational consultant and HSLDA outreach coordinator, and Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville, HSLDA special needs consultant.
  • “We are so thankful to HSLDA and their willingness to help Black families homeschool well,” said GBHEN co-founder Nicole Doyle.
  • The conference is tailored to address the concerns of Black homeschooling families by providing access to education and parenting experts.

Georgia Black Home Educators Network Presents Flourish 2023: The Black Family Homeschool Conference

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Clarkston, GA, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLARKSTON, GA.—The Georgia Black Home Educations Network (GBHEN) will present Flourish 2023: The Black Family Homeschool Conference on Jan. 25–27, 2023, at the DeKalb Conference Center in Clarkston, GA.

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  • Clarkston, GA, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLARKSTON, GA.—The Georgia Black Home Educations Network (GBHEN) will present Flourish 2023: The Black Family Homeschool Conference on Jan. 25–27, 2023, at the DeKalb Conference Center in Clarkston, GA.
  • The aim of the conference is to empower, energize, and encourage Black homeschooling families and to highlight the path of home education.
  • This event is made possible by the generous support of the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) , the largest homeschool advocacy group in the United States.
  • The conference is tailored to address the concerns of Black homeschooling families by providing access to education and parenting experts.

James R. Mason Becomes President of Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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Purcellville, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purcellville, VA James R. Mason has been named president of Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) today after the retirement of the organizations longtime leader and cofounder, Mike Smith.

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  • Purcellville, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purcellville, VA James R. Mason has been named president of Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) today after the retirement of the organizations longtime leader and cofounder, Mike Smith.
  • Masons promotion to president follows more than 20 years as HSLDAs lead litigation attorney and seven years as Vice President.
  • Mason will also serve as president of HSLDA Action and Chairman of the Board for ParentalRights.org and ParentalRightsfoundation.org .
  • Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is Americas largest and oldest homeschool advocacy group.

ZMITROVICH NAMED BANK PRESIDENT AND CHIEF BANKING OFFICER FOR BANK OF CLARKE COUNTY

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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BERRYVILLE, Va., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of Clarke County, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eagle Financial Services, Inc., whose divisions include Eagle Investment Group, announced that Joseph (Joe) T.Zmitrovich has been appointed President and Chief Banking Officer for the Bank.

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  • BERRYVILLE, Va., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of Clarke County, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eagle Financial Services, Inc., whose divisions include Eagle Investment Group, announced that Joseph (Joe) T.Zmitrovich has been appointed President and Chief Banking Officer for the Bank.
  • Mr. Zmitrovich joined the Bank in 2016 as its Senior Vice President and Lending Officer.
  • In 2019, Joe was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer and in 2021, to Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer.
  • Eagle Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company which wholly owns Bank of Clarke County (the "Bank").