Homeschoolers meet Bright, learn about Constitution

by Hamilton Richardson
Printed in Millbrook Progress

January 13, 2010 - Last Friday, U.S. history and constitutional law students from a combination of Elmore and Autauga county homeschool groups gathered at Prattville's Primitive Baptist Church to hear from and ask questions of Bobby Bright, Congressman from Alabama's 2nd District.

The group included junior high students from the Fellowship of Home Educators, the Elmore County Homeschool Organization and Academy Days Co-op.

Jenny Dunn, who teaches her children primarily through Academy Days, helped organize the event with the assistance of two other homeschool moms; Lori Herring, who also educates through Academy Days and is a member of FHE, and Anita Ottinger.

Dunn, who was a court reporter and worked with Bright doing depositions 20 years ago, called his office to schedule the event at the church.

"This was a great opportunity for the students to research who their Representatives were and how accessible they truly are," said Dunn. "They also learned what power our individual Congressman has and how much work he has to do for us."

Bright addressed the crowd of students and their parents for about an hour and answered questions that, Dunn said, they came up with entirely on their own.

"I have been impressed with how much our kids care about what is going on presently in Washington, especially as it relates to the concerns of our founders," Dunn commented. "They were able to ask questions on things that matter to them like the ADA, illegal aliens, and the rights of families."

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