Finding the school that will help each child succeed is a daunting task. St. Louis families have to gather and sift through various bits of information, weighing the value and reliability of one piece against another. This puts a lot of onus on families to conduct an exhaustive school search and unfairly disadvantages those with limited time and resources. In 2015, local parents built an online school guide called STLCitySchools with the aim of working collaboratively to give all parents fair access to school finding information, resources and support. In 2019, a non-profit organization was formed to build upon these efforts. Working with parents, educators, and community organizations, we designed and launched the first-ever mobile focused school finder with a focus on increasing equity of access to information. The school finder is part of a larger effort to ensure all St. Louis families can find and access a school that enables each child to thrive. Navigate STL Schools is possible thanks to funding from SkipNV and The Opportunity Trust.
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Earlier this month we held our third annual Kindergarten Fair! And it was so much fun! We would like to thank all of the sponsors, schools, vendors and parents that helped make this event a good time 😊. To learn more about kindergarten options in the city of St. Louis, visit our website. www.navigatestlschools.org
Gun violence in our schools is an epidemic. Together we can create safer environments. At Navigate STL Schools, we are committed to serving and supporting families, educators, and students who envision safe and nurturing environs for our schools. It takes collaboration, proactive safety measures, and strong community ties to ensure every child feels protected and heard. Learn more at Navigate STL Schools about how we can work together to keep our kids safe / how to get connected with resources that will support your student in learning how to best defend themselves if found in this situation. https://lnkd.in/gYBHA7K6
On this episode of our podcast, College Bound’s WyKeshia Atkins and Kynidi Miller discuss the expansive services offered by their organization, instilling confidence in students heading into college, and the impact of community throughout the process. Listen here, https://lnkd.in/gsJ7S8SS
We're so excited for our upcoming Kindergarten Fair! Visit our website / subscribe to our kindergarten newsletter to learn more about / register for this event, as well as our KERI (Kindergarten enrollment resources and initiatives) program. www.navigatestlschools.org
Check out our October events schedule! Our main event will be our Fall Kindergarten Fair, where families can learn more about their Kindergarten options for the 2025-26 school year. https://lnkd.in/dWycqMc
Happy International Podcast Day! Before we enter a new month, be sure to check out our September podcast episode, featuring Steward Stiles! Each month we speak with members of our community doing the work to ensure our students have the best K-12 educational experience. https://lnkd.in/gG_ZjEtr
Hi there! We know it's just the beginning of the school year, but it's almost time for open enrollment for the 2025-26 school year. And Navigate STL Schools is your partner for the school search, application and enrollment process. Most applications for next school year open in just a few weeks, with some closing as soon as January 2025. Our School and Community Navigators are dedicated to helping you explore your K-12 educational options in the city of St. Louis - whatever they may be! Learn more about our work / schedule your appointment today! www.navigatestlschools.org
On this month's episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Steward Stiles, Associate Director of Student Recruitment and Family Partnership at STL Voices Academy of Media Arts. This conversation was special because over the last few years we've gotten to know Mr. Stiles both personally and professionally, and it has always been obvious that he cares about our students and their educational experience. So we hope you enjoy this month's conversation with our friend and colleague as much as we did! https://lnkd.in/gG_ZjEtr
This month we're back into the swing of things with two special events! Sep 20th-22nd we'll be at the Hispanic Festival in Soulard, and on the 28th we'll be at the Little Readers Festival at the Florissant Florissant Valley Branch of St. Louis Public Library. For more information on these events, visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/ebFuUzyy
Did you know that skills learned through positive play translate directly to the classroom? Yet, not everyone has the space or funds to create a play environment that keeps up with the ever-changing needs and desires of a young child. Learn more about the power of simple positive play with Jennifer Ilardi on the most recent episode of our podcast. https://lnkd.in/eWJJm8Xi