Introducing The Kinda Guide
With months of more remote learning ahead, parents need support, guidance, and a vacation—not necessarily in that order.
Ideas Posts by EdNavigator
We Stand with Black Parents and Families
Black voices, Black experiences, and Black lives matter—today and every day.
Introducing Camp Kinda
Summer usually means camp, pools, libraries, playgrounds. But not this year. So we're trying something different, for a different kind of summer.
Parenting In a Pandemic: Daniela
With schools closed across the country, parents are balancing more than ever. Here's one member's story.
EdNavigator Named One of Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies"
This highly selective awards program recognizes innovative organizations from around the world that are “transforming industries and shaping society.”
EdNavigator at Duet: When College Students Are Parents, Too
Our newest partner organization supports working adults through college—while many of them are juggling parenthood at the same time.
Reading Black Authors All Year Round
This Black History Month, here are some book recommendations to stock your to-read list—not just in February, but throughout the year.
Meet Matthew
When Matthew and Lauren started searching for a preschool for their son, they were open to anything—and they scoured every option to find the right fit.
Celebrating Latinx Leaders
As the official Latinx Heritage Month closes, we're reflecting on the Latinx leaders who inspire us all year long.
The Real Deal About Reading Instruction
In spite of a growing body of research on how to teach reading effectively, many students are still not getting the reading instruction they need. We spoke to an expert to find out what good reading instruction looks like, and what parents should look out for.
The Latinx Authors Who Changed Our Lives
This Latinx Heritage Month, we've compiled a list of Latinx-authored books that have influenced us, entertained us, and shaped our lives.
Lessons from Teachers: How to Include Families with Limited Formal Education
Parents with limited formal education themselves are often excluded from conversations with their children's schools—but schools can and should do more to proactively include these families. Three veteran teachers share their strategies for doing better.
NPR-Boston Takes a Look at EdNavigator
Get a closer look at our work in Boston with WGBH reporter Bianca Vazquez Toness.
Building Family Ties at Gallo Mechanical
Our newest employer partner is a family-run company that's grown from two brothers to one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Gulf South.
Meet Donald
As the father of two teens, Donald knows how complicated the college application process can be—for the whole family.
Meet Dariana
Dariana is finding every way to support her daughter's learning at home—even when it means teaching herself English along the way.
EdNavigator Checks in at the Ace Hotel
The Ace Hotel is known for being different—and now they're bringing a different kind of benefit to their team.
Meet Michael
Michael put her own schooling on hold to advocate for her son after his diagnosis on the autism spectrum. Today, he's thriving.
Meet Donna
In advocating for her daughter, Donna has also become an advocate for special needs students in her entire school community.
Meet Princess
For Princess, going back to school isn't just about achieving her own goals—it's also about showing her daughter what's possible.
Loyola University New Orleans Brings EdNavigator to Campus
Loyola University becomes the first university in the country to offer EdNavigator to its entire workforce.
Muddled: How Confusing Information from Schools Is Failing American Families
Why do so many parents think their children are doing fine in school, when so many of them aren’t? Maybe it's because the information they receive about student progress is a ridiculous mess.
Lost in the Crowd
Meet DeAnthony, Amalia, David, Kendra and Joy—five talented students from low-income communities who are getting lost in the crowd.
Supporting Families from Closing Schools: Q&A with Navigator Ruben Johnson
This year, we provided school choice support to families from three closing schools. Navigator Ruben Johnson explains how it worked.
Welcome Our First Employer Partner in Boston: Hebrew SeniorLife
Our anchor employer partner in Boston is a leading non-profit senior care provider with a deep commitment to supporting employees’ personal and professional growth.
Helping Students Get the Best Education No Matter the Setting
Our February 2018 Navigaton Story explores helping a student whose parents are reluctant to leave a struggling school.
Get to Know New Orleans Navigator Brittany McCormick
Brittany McCormick joined EdNavigator in July 2017 and works with families at The Domain Companies and Laitram.
An Upgraded Guide to New Orleans Catholic Schools
Our upgraded Guide to Catholic Schools in New Orleans includes an improved school finder tool and enhanced profiles for 80+ area schools.
We Stand with the Dreamers
The 800,000 young people currently covered by DACA are part of the American family, even if their own parents immigrated from another nation.
What if expert educational support were just a tap away?
With our new mobile app, we're giving EdNavigator members even more ways to connect to their Navigators.
Behind the Scenes of a Student Success Story
A private tutoring company said it would take thousands of dollars of sessions to get their son back on track in reading. Our Navigators had a different idea.
The Teachers We're Thankful For
At EdNavigator, we see the difference that teachers make in the lives of students and families every day. Here are a few we're especially grateful for.
How to Get Started with EdNavigator
Bringing personalized education support to your employees or members is easier than you think.
"It's a total game-changer for our company."
Sean Cummings, New Orleans developer and owner of the International House Hotel, shares how EdNavigator has had an impact on his employees and business.
Insights from Our First Year
EdNavigator is a year old! To celebrate, we’re guest-blogging at Eduwonk all week, sharing observations and insights from our work helping New Orleans families give their kids a great education.
I Don't Want "Pretty Good" Schools for My Child
A New Orleans mom reflects on her experience trying to get her daughter into selective enrollment schools: "I’m a licensed social worker, so I’m used to dealing with paperwork and complex bureaucracies — but applying to schools was a whole different challenge."
What Does "Navigating Education" Really Mean?
As parents, we all dream of a beautiful future for our kids. From the day they’re born, we pour our energy into building those dreams – with countless bedtime stories, with tooth-brushing practice, with impromptu lessons on playing nice at the park, with coats and sneakers and Halloween costumes, and a thousand other things. We want to give them big blue skies.