April 27, 2012
A new government has been formed, and with it comes returning and new
members of the legislative assembly. We had an intense time of lobbying efforts prior to the writ being dropped
and the election being called. Many letters, phone calls and e-mails were sent to our elected representatives bringing issues related to the Education Act to light and urging MLAs to action. However, the real faces of home education - you and your children - may still be unknown to many MLAs. AHEA is recommending that home educating families take time now to meet on
a more informal basis with their new or returning MLA. Meet with them casually, congratulate them on being elected to their position, and allow MLAs to get to know homeschool families. It is very important that your elected representative comes to know you, so they may put faces to home education. Even if you had face-to-face contact with your MLA before the election,
please take this time to have a courteous meeting to build relationships. Take this opportunity to be the face behind the name, the family behind the efforts. AHEA urges all homeschool families to meet the government representatives
who will be representing them in the legislature. We also want you to know that AHEA is continuing to advocate for the
rights and freedoms of home educators and all parents, and so we will be sending a letter to the Premier and to all MLAs. (Please go to our Political Updates page to see that letter). Continue your diligent home education and recording practices. As
always, AHEA recommends homeschoolers become members of HSLDA in order to have legal advice available as needed and to stay abreast of the issues. |