Official Homeschool Week in Washington State

June 2, 1:20 PMUnschooling ExaminerSara McGrath

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Governor Christine Gregoire recently signed a proclamation for the state of Washington which declared June 14 through 20 as Homeschool Week.

The proclamation read as follows.

Wheras, homeschooling offers families the opportunity for their children to receive an education that couples high standards with a sound environment based on individual family desires; and

Whereas, the Washington State Legislature has recognized homeschooling as a legitimate and viable education alternative; and

Whereas, historically, homeschooling was one of the only means of education for many early Americans; and

Whereas, many noteable Americans, including George Washington, Thomas Edison, Sandra Day O'Connor, Abraham Lincoln, Booker T. Washington, and Woodrow Wilson, were primarily educated at home; and

Whereas, Washington State recognizes homeschoolers for their continued commitment to the diversity and quality of education in our state;

Now, therefore, I, Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the states of Washington, do hereby proclaim June 14-20, 2009, as Homeschool Week in Washington State and I urge all citizens to join me in this special observance.