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Educational technology insights, teaching tips, and product updates to help you succeed in the classroom.

Compliance & Administration

From 5 Hours to 20 Minutes: How Microschools Can Stop Drowning in Compliance Paperwork

Microschool founders spend 60+ hours/year on compliance. Learn state requirements, get an audit-ready checklist, and see how to cut reporting time by 90%.

NavEd Team
21 min
Operations

Attendance Tracking for Microschools: Cohort-Based Tracking for Flexible Schedules

Traditional attendance systems fail microschools with flexible schedules. Learn how cohort-based tracking handles part-time students, hybrid schedules, and compliance requirements without spreadsheet chaos.

NavEd Team
19 min
Gradebook

Multi-Age Gradebooks: How to Track Progress When Your Students Work at Different Levels

Traditional gradebooks assume every student progresses at the same pace. Learn what makes a gradebook truly multi-age ready and how to track mastery when students work across grade levels.

NavEd Team
17 min
Compliance

How to Create a Homeschool Transcript: Complete 2026 Guide

Learn how to create professional homeschool transcripts with GPA calculations, credit tracking, and NCAA compliance. Free templates + automated solutions.

NavEd Team
22 min
Buying Guide

How to Choose an LMS for Your Micro School: The Complete Buyer's Guide

Overwhelmed choosing an LMS for your small school? This buyer's guide walks through evaluation criteria, red flags, pricing reality, and a 4-week decision timeline for schools with 15-200 students.

NavEd Team
24 min
Buying Guide

The Hidden Cost of Managing Your School with Spreadsheets (And When to Switch)

Spreadsheets cost small schools $9,000/year in hidden time. Learn the 5 signs you've outgrown Excel + how to switch without losing data. First 5 students FREE.

NavEd Team
20 min
Parent Engagement

Parent Portal 101: How Modern Schools Keep Parents Informed Without the Email Overload

Learn how parent portals cut school email by 80% while giving parents MORE visibility. Complete guide with ROI calculator for micro schools & co-ops.

NavEd Team
18 min
Buying Guide

Google Classroom vs LMS: The Complete Comparison for Small Schools

Wondering if Google Classroom is enough for your micro school or co-op? Learn what it can and can't do, when to upgrade to a full LMS, and how to make the switch.

NavEd Team
23 min
Management

The Complete Guide to Running a Micro School or Educational Co-Op

Learn how to manage your learning co-op or micro school with proven strategies for attendance, grades, and parent communication. Reduce admin time from 10+ hours to 2-3 hours per week.

NavEd Team
19 min
Buying Guide

LMS for Micro Schools & Co-ops: Complete 2026 Guide

Discover the best LMS for micro schools and homeschool co-ops. Compare features, pricing, and see how to choose the right system for schools under 100 students.

NavEd Team
17 min
Gradebook

Free Gradebook for Educators (No Signup) | NavEd

Tired of gradebook signup walls? NavEd's free gradebook tracks 10 students with automatic calculations and PDF export. No account needed. Start grading!

NavEd Team
14 min

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