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1E1E,6666,AEAE Negative Portrayal of Homeschooler on PBS/Action Needed!

Posted by: "Tracie and Robin" DengaFamily@aol.com dengafamily

Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:24 am (PST)

ATTENTION HOME SCHOOLERS! ACTION NEEDED!

If you haven't seen any of the one minute WordGirl shorts throughout

the PBS KIDS GO! weekday programming or the two minute WordGirl

episodes which air after the very popular Maya & Miguel show on your

local PBS station, please take a moment to visit the PBS KIDS

website to view the negative portrayal of home schooled students

that is being espoused in this programming. The link to the website

is:

http://pbskids. org/wordgirl/

Click on the left side "Heroes, Villains & Mere Mortals" then select

the character "Tobey". Here's the character description from the

website:

"Tobey is a 10-year-old home schooled genius who causes serious

property damage in order to get WordGirl's attention, not that he'd

ever admit it. He's a master of robotics, building giant robots to

do his bidding. He's constantly trying to prove that he is

WordGirl's intellectual superior, and that he isn't afraid of his

mommy."

In one episode, there is a comment about Tobey that "he's so timid

that he has a hard time making friends." In the same episode, Tobey

also acts very rude and destructive. You can see this episode and

others (they are all only a minute or so long) by going to the same

website link above and clicking on "Adventures of WordGirl" on the

left side of the webpage, and then when the "Choose a Character"

screen comes up, select "Tobey" and then click on the first picture

under "Choose an Episode" at the bottom of the screen (it's the one

with the robot picture).

Scholastic's choice to portray this intelligent, yet socially inept

and deviant character as a home schooled student is a glaring attack

on home schooling and educational choice. Scholastic would not have

dared to portray this character as a racial minority or as a

homosexual, yet they feel at liberty to attack home schooled

students and indirectly their parents who they imply are making

social misfits out of their children by teaching them at home. This

programming is seen by thousands of children every day and is a

means of influencing their attitudes toward home schooled students.

As the saying goes, "If you say it loud enough and long enough, the

people will believe it." There is no evidence to support the

socialization concern in regards to home schooled students, yet the

educational establishment continues with this propaganda.

Even if your children do not watch PBS, please contact Scholastic

Media (the creators of the WordGirl cartoon) and Scholastic

Corporation (the owner of Scholastic Media) and let them know your

feelings about their choice to portray this socially

deviant "villain" as a home schooled student. We need to stop the

continued insinuations by the educational establishment that home

schooling results in a lack of social aptitude. Insist that

Scholastic Media stop making episodes with Tobey and also mention

that you will not be purchasing any more of Scholastic's educational

books or products until you see that they have removed this

character from the WordGirl episodes.

In addition, please contact your local PBS station and ask that they

stop airing the WordGirl episodes that involve Tobey and remove them

from their website. Emphasize that the portrayal of Tobey as a

socially deviant home schooled student is a direct attack on home

schooled students and their families. If you happen to be a

financial supporter of your local PBS station, make sure to mention

this fact to them and tell them that you cannot support a station

that airs such programming.

To find your local PBS station contact information, go to:

http://www.pbs. org/stationfinde r/index.html

To contact Scholastic Media, write, fax, or call:

Deborah A. Forte

President, Scholastic Media

557 Broadway

New York, New York 10012

Direct line: 212-343-7880

FAX: 212-343-6766

To contact Scholastic Corporation' s President, write, fax, or call:

Richard Robinson

Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Scholastic Corporation

557 Broadway

New York, NY 10012

Direct line: 212-343-6705

FAX: 212-343-6766

***** PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO OTHER HOMESCHOOLERS! *****

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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:22:58 -0800
From: Rachel LeGrand <rklegrand@comcast.net>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: FORWARD/field trips for March, please pass along]
Message-ID: <45E503A2.8040905@comcast.net>

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:

[scha-broad] field trips for March, please pass along

Date:

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:01:48 -0800

From:

Joy Barnett <joye@barnettsolutionsgroup.com>

Reply-To:

scha-broad@interversity.org, "Joy Barnett" <joye@barnettsolutionsgroup.com>

To:

<scha-broad@interversity.org>



Hi there,
 
I am so sorry but I forgot to include the second trip for March in the
newsletter!  I've just been running 100 mph and forgot.  So, as noted in the
newsletter, the first trip on March 7 is to Mrs. Grossman's Sticker
Factory...you can visit the website at www.mrsgrossman.com and see
newsletter for details.  This is a scheduled tour that I set up in advance,
so I can fit maybe one or two small families more.
 
The second trip for March is on the 21st and it is to the Jelly Belly
Factory (yes, March is factory visiting month, I guess).  Here, you can
watch Jelly Belly candies being made, get information, learn trivia and see
the factory at work.  This is a 40 minute walking tour and it's free...we'll
meet at 1 pm.  Please rsvp to me at joye@barnettsolutionsgroup.com by March
19th.  Jelly Belly is located at One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA.
800-953-5592.
 
Thanks!  
 
Joy Barnett
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:56:38 -0800
From: Julie Shell <ssjshell@sbcglobal.net>
To: Eva Spillane <elynsp@hotmail.com>,
 Ingrid Robertshaw <tootyfluty2@yahoo.com>,
 Alejandra Warden <alejandrawarden@yahoo.com>,
 Brenda <brenda.fox@gmail.com>,
 Yoshie Bjornsson <yoshie@sonic.net>,
 Lisa Lisa <flygalincali@yahoo.com>,
 Marie <mariehoneymom@comcast.net>,
 baycinders@peoplepc.com,
 Sarah Saulsbury <goatypants@earthlink.net>,
 scha <scha-specific@interversity.org>
Subject: No video gamer group this Friday
Message-ID: <74741E03-C6F0-11DB-9362-000A95E57160@sbcglobal.net>

Due to the passing of our beloved dog, Scout, the homeschoolers video 
gamers group will be cancelled this Friday, March 2. We will have our 
next meeting next Friday, March 9. Please accept my apologies for any 
inconvenience this may cause.

Julie Shell


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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:29:47 -0800 (PST)
From: Pauline Darrow <lovinglife101@sbcglobal.net>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: invitation to hula class trial
Message-ID: <20070228182947.16932.qmail@web83608.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Having attended the performance of Halau at the Wells Fargo educational series, I thought people might be interested in a local hula class.  It is taught in Calistoga weekly on Sundays.  Once a month their Kumu comes from Hawaii and they have an open class for newcomers to check out.  The next time Kumu comes will be this Sunday, March 4th (usually the first Sun. of the month).   Classes start at 12:30 and are held at the Calistoga  Community Center, on Lincoln between Washington and Fairway.
  I recommend that even adults start with the children's class to learn the beginning steps.   Plan to spend at least 2-3 hours, but I strongly recommend staying til the end of the day for a potluck (bring food to share).   You can come and observe, but I strongly recommend participating.  There is a drop in fee of $20 per participant.  You should wear loose clothing (recommend layers) and a water bottle.  You will dance in bare feet.  \
  If you need more information you can contact me, Pauline Darrow lovinglife101@sbcglobal.net or the local hula teacher, Kathleen Morgen at kathleendiane@mchsi.com   Hope to see you.
  Pauline

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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:12:07 -0800 (PST)
From: Pauline Darrow <lovinglife101@sbcglobal.net>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: CLARIFY:  invitation to hula class trial
Message-ID: <20070228221207.60764.qmail@web83607.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>



Pauline Darrow <lovinglife101@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
   
  Corrections:  There will NOT be a potluck this month.
  The regular weekly classes are NOT for observation.
    Having attended the performance of Halau at the Wells Fargo educational series, I thought people might be interested in a local hula class.  It is taught in Calistoga weekly on Sundays.  Once a month their Kumu comes from Hawaii and they have an open class for newcomers to check out.  The next time Kumu comes will be this Sunday, March 4th (usually the first Sun. of the month).   Classes start at 12:30 and are held at the Calistoga  Community Center, on Lincoln between Washington and Fairway.
  I recommend that even adults start with the children's class to learn the beginning steps.   Plan to spend at least 2-3 hours).   You can come and observe, but I strongly recommend participating.  There is a drop in fee of $20 per participant.  You should wear loose clothing (recommend layers) and a water bottle.  You will dance in bare feet.  \
  If you need more information you can contact me, Pauline Darrow lovinglife101@sbcglobal.net or the local hula teacher, Kathleen Morgen at kathleendiane@mchsi.com   Hope to see you.
  Pauline


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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 21:05:19 -0800
From: "Sherry Weinberg" <sherryw@adsuminc.com>
To: <scha-broad-owner@interversity.org>, <scha-specific@interversity.org>
Subject: homeschool advice for perspective homeschooling family
Message-ID: <44EDCA5C040C7CEC@relay1.sea.eschelon.com> (added by postmaster@eschelon.com)

Hi Everybody,

 

My cousin is seriously considering homeschooling her two kids, ages 15 and
12 ½ (boy and girl respectively).  They have always schooled, mostly
alternative schools.   They are currently attending the Rincon Valley
schools and nobody in the family is enjoying the experience.  My cousin has
watched me homeschool these past few years, but older kids have much
different needs from my younger guys.  She has some serious questions about
the JC, college apps (saw the piece Jason Weaver posted) and social
opportunities.

 

I know how busy everybody is, but I would appreciate it if any of you who
homeschool older kids would be will to either email her or talk to her on
the phone.  I will give her the names of the SCHA county contacts, but it?s
a big county and I know she?d love to know that there is a teen
homeschooling community.

 

 

My cousin is Robin Levander and her email address is Levander@sonic.net.
Please contact her off list.

 

Thanks so much.

 

Sherry Weinberg

 


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Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:07:34 -0800
From: Rachel LeGrand <rklegrand@comcast.net>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: FORWARD/[scha-broad] Homeschooling Teen Group Starting Up]
Message-ID: <45F050E6.6010802@comcast.net>

 Please reply directly to sender...

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:

[scha-broad] Homeschooling Teen Group Starting Up

Date:

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 21:50:22 -0800 (PST)

From:

Lisa Lisa <teacher_davis2002@yahoo.com>

Reply-To:

scha-broad@interversity.org, Lisa Lisa <teacher_davis2002@yahoo.com>

To:

SCHA <scha-broad@interversity.org>



Hi there, my son Grover is looking to meet some other
teens (age 12 and up) that are homeschooled.  We have
been discussing starting a casual, teen group that
meets twice a month at our home (probably Thursday
afternoons).  

I am just looking to see what kind of interest there
is out there.  Grover is thinking to have different
themes like trading music, watching a movie, cooking
days(we love to cook), art days, going rock climbing,
etc. 

If you have a teen looking for some "cool" things to
do, then let us know.  Please email me with any
comments or questions.  Thanks, Lisa and Grover


 
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Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:06:54 -0800
From: Rachel LeGrand <rklegrand@comcast.net>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: FORWARD/[scha-broad] CNN: College application policies easing for
 homeschoolers]
Message-ID: <45F050BE.7070901@comcast.net>

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:

[scha-broad] CNN: College application policies easing for homeschoolers

Date:

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:42:45 -0800

From:

Jason Weaver <jason.weaver@comcast.net>

Reply-To:

scha-broad@interversity.org, Jason Weaver <jason.weaver@comcast.net>

To:

scha-broad@interversity.org <scha-broad@interversity.org>



http://www.cnn.com/2007/EDUCATION/03/06/homeschoolers.universities.ap/
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:27:13 -0800
From: Julie Shell <ssjshell@sbcglobal.net>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: Re: CNN: College application policies easing for homeschoolers]
Message-ID: <C90B50FC-CF88-11DB-8943-000A95E57160@sbcglobal.net>

Did anyone else have trouble with this link? I got a page not found 
message, and I'd love to read the article.

Julie


On Thursday, March 8, 2007, at 10:06  AM, Rachel LeGrand wrote:

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> [scha-broad] CNN: College application policies easing for homeschoolers
>
> Date:
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> Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:42:45 -0800
>
> From:
>
> Jason Weaver <jason.weaver@comcast.net>
>
> Reply-To:
>
> scha-broad@interversity.org, Jason Weaver <jason.weaver@comcast.net>
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> To:
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>
>
>
> http://www.cnn.com/2007/EDUCATION/03/06/homeschoolers.universities.ap/
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:31:54 -0800
From: Sandy & Rob Kelly <sandyandrob@sbcglobal.net>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: Re: CNN: College application policies easing for homeschoolers]
Message-ID: <B5534961-77E3-4721-A2EA-05C1E924AEE9@sbcglobal.net>

Here's the link:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/EDUCATION/03/06/homeschoolers.universities.ap/ 
index.html


:-) Sandy



On Mar 10, 2007, at 8:27 PM, Julie Shell wrote:

> Did anyone else have trouble with this link? I got a page not found  
> message, and I'd love to read the article.
>
> Julie
>
>
> On Thursday, March 8, 2007, at 10:06  AM, Rachel LeGrand wrote:
>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>>
>> Subject:
>>
>> [scha-broad] CNN: College application policies easing for  
>> homeschoolers
>>
>> Date:
>>
>> Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:42:45 -0800
>>
>> From:
>>
>> Jason Weaver <jason.weaver@comcast.net>
>>
>> Reply-To:
>>
>> scha-broad@interversity.org, Jason Weaver <jason.weaver@comcast.net>
>>
>> To:
>>
>> scha-broad@interversity.org <scha-broad@interversity.org>
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.cnn.com/2007/EDUCATION/03/06/ 
>> homeschoolers.universities.ap/
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Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:06:38 -0800
From: Rachel LeGrand <rklegrand@comcast.net>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: FORWARD/[scha-broad] Icamp]
Message-ID: <45F050AE.6060107@comcast.net>

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:

[scha-broad] Icamp

Date:

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:45:45 -0800

From:

Marie <mariehoneymom@comcast.net>

Reply-To:

scha-broad@interversity.org, "Marie" <mariehoneymom@comcast.net>

To:

<scha-broad@interversity.org>



I am hosting an "ICamp" in my home (in Petaluma) on Wednesday mornings from
10-noon for ages 9-14.  If you are interested, please check out the website
first at www.ctworkshop.com and then email or call me at 762-2661.  I can
only have 10 kids total and I am at about 7.

 

Thank you.

 

Marie Padgett

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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:25:51 -0800
From: Julie Shell <ssjshell@sbcglobal.net>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: Re: Icamp
Message-ID: <9860B2C2-CF88-11DB-8943-000A95E57160@sbcglobal.net>

Just want to throw in  my two cents?my almost 10-year old son has  
virtually no interest in or experience at taking structured classes,  
but he loves Icamp!

Julie Shell

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> From:
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> Marie <mariehoneymom@comcast.net>
>
> Reply-To:
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> scha-broad@interversity.org, "Marie" <mariehoneymom@comcast.net>
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> To:
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> <scha-broad@interversity.org>
>
>
>
> I am hosting an "ICamp" in my home (in Petaluma) on Wednesday mornings  
> from
> 10-noon for ages 9-14.  If you are interested, please check out the  
> website
> first at www.ctworkshop.com and then email or call me at 762-2661.  I  
> can
> only have 10 kids total and I am at about 7.
>
>
>
> Thank you.
>
>
>
> Marie Padgett
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:37:46 -0800
From: Colleen Boyd <colleen.boyd@mindspring.com>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: Fwd: Cultural Mentoring Series 
Message-ID: <9556664a2213ee61fc076120419ad535@mindspring.com>

Rachel is teaching a Nature Awareness Class in Sebastopol and is 
offering these adult lectures for interested parents.
~  Colleen

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Rachel Ruch <rachelruch@yahoo.com>
> Date: March 13, 2007 9:07:08 AM PST
> To: ME <rachelruch@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Cultural Metnoring Series - second try
>
> Sorry for the cryptic type.
>
> Here is the information, again:
>
>
> Cultural Mentoring
> A 4 part lecture/discussion series
> Tues. & Thurs. Evenings in March
> 6:30pm ? 9pm
> The Cottage House, Laguna Farms
> 1764 Cooper Rd., Sebastopol
> free, though donations are welcome*
>
>
> Tues., March 20th:	The Medicine Wheel
> We will be looking at the archetypal energies of the
> directions, times of the day, and ultimately the human
> experience.
>
> Thurs., March 22nd:	Peacemaker Principles
> This evening will be a telling of the story of the
> Peacemaker and the Great Law of Peace he brought to
> the people of the Americas.
>
> Tues., March 27th:	Grief & Condolance
> What is grief?  Why do we feel it?  How do we console
> it when it does show up?  Is there a connection
> between grief and awareness?
>
> Thurs., March 29th:	Cultural Mentoring
> How were children once raised?  What elements do we
> need in society to create healthy, happy, empowered
> children and adults?
>
>
> ??? Rachel: (707) 540-5878 ???
> This is not a potluck, though you are welcome to bring
> your dinner and eat quietly.
> *donations will be passed back to those who taught me
> ? Jon Young and the Institute of Nature Awareness.
>
>
Rachel is teaching a Nature Awareness Class in Sebastopol and is offering these
adult lectures for interested parents.

~ Colleen

Begin forwarded message:

  From: Rachel Ruch <rachelruch@yahoo.com>

  Date: March 13, 2007 9:07:08 AM PST

  To: ME <rachelruch@yahoo.com>

  Subject: Cultural Metnoring Series - second try

  Sorry for the cryptic type.

  Here is the information, again:

  Cultural Mentoring

  A 4 part lecture/discussion series

  Tues. & Thurs. Evenings in March

  6:30pm ? 9pm

  The Cottage House, Laguna Farms

  1764 Cooper Rd., Sebastopol

  free, though donations are welcome*

  Tues., March 20th: The Medicine Wheel

  We will be looking at the archetypal energies of the

  directions, times of the day, and ultimately the human

  experience.

  Thurs., March 22nd: Peacemaker Principles

  This evening will be a telling of the story of the

  Peacemaker and the Great Law of Peace he brought to

  the people of the Americas.

  Tues., March 27th: Grief & Condolance

  What is grief? Why do we feel it? How do we console

  it when it does show up? Is there a connection

  between grief and awareness?

  Thurs., March 29th: Cultural Mentoring

  How were children once raised? What elements do we

  need in society to create healthy, happy, empowered

  children and adults?

  ??? Rachel: (707) 540-5878 ???

  This is not a potluck, though you are welcome to bring

  your dinner and eat quietly.

  *donations will be passed back to those who taught me

  ? Jon Young and the Institute of Nature Awareness.

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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:02:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rob Nelson <robbibaba@sbcglobal.net>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: not back to school camp - early registration reminder
Message-ID: <20070319190258.34217.qmail@web81005.mail.mud.yahoo.com>


If you were considering sending off your 13 to 18 year old to NBTSC, I'd like to point out that there is a financial deadline rapidly approaching...after March 31 the price goes up to $580 per session.  If you can get your forms postmarked by March 31 you get a $50 discount per session.  You can register on line and download the forms you need to sign at www.nbtsc.org  

My daughter India has an essay on the camp posted on her blog Gnomie Girl
if you'd like a personal account.  Feel free to call me if you have questions you don't see answered on the nbtsc website.

Rob 566-9312


My Blog: www.robbibaba.blogspot.com  
My Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robbibaba/ 
Our Business: www.devaluna.com
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Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:59:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rob Nelson <robbibaba@sbcglobal.net>
To: scha-specific@interversity.org
Subject: One more bit about Not Back To School Camp
Message-ID: <20070322175929.69426.qmail@web81009.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

My daughter India just published a little slide show on YouTube from last years camps in Oregon.  Here's a link if you want to see it.
Rob Nelson


My Blog: www.robbibaba.blogspot.com  
My Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robbibaba/ 
Our Business: www.devaluna.com
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