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Homeschooled Teen Lights up the Holidays

Where Are They Now? Homeschool Student Spotlight: Nicholas Burlarley, designer of Bridgeport’s Brightest Lights — What is Bridgeport’s Brightest Lights? It’s a free Christmas light show people enjoy coming to each year! When did it all begin?

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Online – LIVE Animation and Drawing Classes

Online – LIVE Animation and Drawing Classes Taught by a Former Disney Animator & Veteran Homeschool Dad Chad Stewart, Tarzan & Emperor’s New Groove animator and veteran homeschool dad, offers a 12-week LIVE – online Animation Course for ages 11-18. He also teaches

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NHERI’s Academic Achievement Study

Nationwide Study Finds Homeschool Students Achieve Strong Academic Results Across the United States By Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. President, National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) July 15, 2025 This article was graciously provided by Brian Ray, Ph.D.

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Empowering New York’s Homeschool Families

Empoweing New York’s Homeschool Families The Herzog Foundation is here to support families in New York and beyond with the tools, training, and encouragement they need to succeed. Whether you’re just beginning your homeschool journey or looking

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Dads’ Corner: Music

Hey Dads, do you listen to the radio or Spotify? Do your kids? At our house, we’re pretty hip – we have Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, a traditional AM/FM radio, a CD player, and a smart TV

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The Butterfly and the Spider

The Butterfly and the Spider: A Story of Survival, Friendship, & Fun Nature Facts, written and illustrated by Sara Rubin   What can a butterfly do when caught in a spider’s web? What can a spider do

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2026 Statewide Commencement Ceremony

If you or someone you know has a senior this year, it’s time to register for our statewide Homeschool New York / LEAH Commencement Ceremony. Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: The Smith Center

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Membership in LEAH is through a local chapter. A LEAH chapter typically provides opportunities to meet with experienced home educators, attend field trips, and participate in athletic activities and various other events.

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Homeschool New York began in order to protect the God-given and constitutional rights to home educate in New York State, regardless of one’s philosophy of education or religious affiliation, and to provide necessary support for homeschool families.

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