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In this episode, you’ll get to know Ralph Rodriguez, HSLDA’s dedicated staff attorney for New York, as he shares his story and his heart for serving NY home educators. Ralph also shares his perspective on relevant legislative and regulatory issues homeschool families are facing in our state and beyond. If you are experiencing similar issues […]

Chess Field Trip With Leah September 2 | 11:00am-12:00pm Discover the game of chess in this fun, interactive lesson designed for beginners and those new to the game. You’ll learn the basics of chess, beginner strategies, and practical exercises that sharpen logical thinking and strategic decision-making, helping you find the best move in any position.

2026 Kartrite Indoor Waterpark Group Discount!   Open to ALL Homeschool New York Members!   Trip Date: December 10-12, 2026 (Book 1, 2, or all 3 nights.)   Important Reminders:   😎 Please do NOT call the resort — direct all questions to the contact info found in The Homeschool New York Minute emails. ☀

Generations’ 2026 Homeschool Kickoff Sale is now live! This is our biggest curriculum sale before Cyber Monday; don’t wait–shop by August 8! 30% OFF Core Curriculum Packs 25% OFF All Curriculum Titles Extra 10% OFF Orders of $199 or More Each week, we’ll also feature a different subject with additional promotions and bonuses. This week’s

Homeschool New York’s National Homeschool Honor Society Chapter The application period for Homeschool New York / LEAH’s statewide Xi Kappa Chapter of the National Home School Honor Society is open from now through August 31, 2026. Please see The Homeschool New York Minute to read the cover letter/application, which contains all of the information, details, and answers

The Greatbatch School of Music at Houghton University facilitates your growth as an excellent musician and lifelong learner prepared to serve others with the gift of music through opportunities for collaborative music-making, including practice, study, and performance that are designed to accelerate your God-given potential. Take your next steps by emailing music@houghton.edu or applying at www.houghton.edu/apply/.

Join us at 7pm on Tuesday, August 18, for a time of guided prayer, praise, and Scripture readings. Members, the Zoom meeting details can be found in your email inbox! Click here to submit your prayer requests in advance: Homeschool New York Prayer Request Form – Fill out form

Little by Little Homeschool Conference You are invited to Little by Little Homeschool Conference on September 19 in Syracuse, NY. Come and enjoy a day surrounded by like-minded homeschool moms and be encouraged, edified, and called up in your role of wife, mother, and home educator. We are excited to welcome Jamie Erickson from The Unlikely Homeschool and Elizabeth Urbanowicz

How do you define success? Our culture says that you have to be rich, famous, or powerful to be successful, and that every young adult should look to those things to have a fulfilled life. But what if you want something more for your student? What if you want them to thrive? Unbound is a Christian, project-based

Easy Homeschool Reporter: NY Reporting Made Simple NY homeschool families, I built this so you never have to stare at a blank form again. Easy Homeschool Reporter walks you through every required document, step by step: Letter of Intent, IHIP, Quarterly Reports, Annual Assessment, and Transcript. Built around NY Part 100.10 by a NY homeschool