Become a Digital Navigator: Help Families Thrive in a Digitally Connected World
Digital literacy is no longer a luxury—it’s a basic need in our increasingly connected world. From accessing school communications and healthcare to completing job applications or staying in touch with loved ones, technology shapes how we live, learn, and work every day. For families, caregivers, and community members, understanding how to use technology safely, responsibly, and effectively is essential.
According to Pew Research, adults with strong digital skills are more likely to find employment, access critical services, and actively support their children’s learning. That’s why digital literacy isn’t just a tech skill—it’s an equity strategy, a community connector, and a key to opportunity.
To help close this gap, All4Ed is launching a program to provide accessible, school-based support around digital literacy, essential technology skills, and online safety to families and caregivers—the often-overlooked champions behind every student. This program will provide guided support, resources, and tools to help families thrive in a digital world.
Now launching… Digital Navigators—school-based experts who teach and support families with technology skills, digital citizenship, and online safety.
We are recruiting 50 trusted, school-based leaders—such as librarians, instructional coaches, or family engagement coordinators—who are passionate about digital wellness and safety to become a Digital Navigator.
A Digital Navigator will serve as the go-to expert within their school community, helping families and community members build confidence and skills around technology use, digital citizenship, and online safety.
Participants will be selected through an application process and must commit to fulfilling all program expectations between August 2025 and January 2026.We recognize both the opportunity and the commitment, so we’re offering a $750 stipend upon successful completion of all program requirements.
Digital Navigators are champions and supporters of effective digital learning in their communities. Through hands-on workshops, dedicated office hours, and intentional outreach, they empower families and caregivers with essential skills that unlock opportunity and deepen engagement in their child’s education.
Promote digital literacy and inclusion in your school and neighborhood
Strengthen community ties through welcoming, accessible programming
Support student success by helping families confidently use school platforms, digital tools, and online resources
Teach basic technology skills, online safety, and digital citizenship
This is your chance to turn your passion for helping others into a powerful force for change.
What We’ll Do
Our team will be with you every step of the way with decades of experience designing and implementing high-quality professional learning. We will use a “train the trainer” model, so all materials and curriculum will be provided so you can focus on what you do best: teaching, supporting, and empowering your community.
Included in the training materials will be:
- Ready-to-use resources from AT&T’s Connected Learning and The Achievery
- Fully developed workshop agendas
- Reproducible flyers and outreach materials
- Monthly check-ins
- A detailed facilitator’s guide for each workshop
(Digital Navigators who complete all program expectations by January 2026 will receive a $750 stipend.)
- Be a school-based educator or community leader committed to digital inclusion
- Attend the Kickoff Training Session in late July
- Commit to the program from July to December 2025
- Participate in brief monthly cohort meetings
- Host up to three digital literacy workshops
- Host monthly office hours (virtual or in-person)
- Submit brief workshop reports and attendance verification
- Contribute feedback to improve workshop content and outreach materials
- Share at least four digital literacy tips publicly monthly (content provided)
- Be featured on the Digital Navigators web page
