Learning Heroes

We're excited to share the story of our long-time partner Jean-Claude Brizzard of Digital Promise, who has selflessly lifted up opportunity for students and families across the country. His visionary leadership on the future of education is laying the foundation for students to flourish today and tomorrow. Carnegie Corporation of New York

Great Immigrant: Jean-Claude Brizard Jean-Claude Brizard‘s first job in education* was teaching prisoners at Rikers Island. This prompted him to start thinking about how education might be able to stop the flow of kids into prisons. Born in Haiti, Brizard was raised by his grandmother after his parents fled the dictatorship of Presid...

We're excited to share that Learning Heroes President David Park has been selected to join Harmony Labs' inaugural Narrative R&D Lab Community of Practice.

This cohort brings together leaders from across sectors to explore how narrative strategies can help organizations better engage communities, build trust, and drive meaningful change. Through this collaborative learning experience, participants will test new approaches, share insights, and contribute to the growing field of narrative research and practice.

At Learning Heroes, we know that helping families navigate their children's education starts with clear, trusted communication. We're proud to see David contribute his expertise to this important work and look forward to applying new learnings that strengthen our ability to support families and communities nationwide.

Learn more: https://harmonylabs.org/news/lab-community-of-practice

We're excited to share that our CEO & Founder Bibb Hubbard will be joining Keri Rodrigues (National Parents Union), Maribel Gardea (MindshiftED), & Trenace Dorsey-Hollins (Parent Shield Fort Worth) at for the session, “Beyond Voice: When Parents Shape the System.”

They'll explore what families are actually looking for in their children’s learning experiences and what happens when parents are not just consulted, but engaged in the design of the next generation of learning opportunities.

This year’s theme is Build What’s Next, and we're glad to be part of a conversation focused on creating learning experiences that are more relevant, responsive, and future-ready. If you’ll be at Summit, come join us!

🗓️: May 7, 2026
🕛: 1:20pm - 2:20pm PT

Learn more: https://www.newschools.org/summit/schedule/

During Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re recognizing the educators who show up for students and families every single day.

Teachers are doing more than delivering lessons. They’re building relationships, navigating challenges, and helping students stay on track in a moment when learning recovery and engagement matter more than ever.

We know that strong family-school partnerships make a real difference. When teachers and families work together, students are more likely to attend school regularly, stay engaged, and succeed academically.

To every teacher supporting not just students, but entire families: thank you.

Let’s continue working together to ensure every child has the support they need to thrive.

The Learning Heroes Assistant is a (free) AI-powered chatbot that offers expert-vetted resources to answer your questions, from building math skills and boosting your child’s confidence, to partnering with teachers and more.

Check out it out here: https://gobeyondgrades.org/learning-heroes-assistant/

If your child struggles in school, you may wonder why & how you can help. 1 in 5 children in the U.S. has a learning & thinking difference like dyslexia and ADHD. We teamed up with Understood.org to create a new family guide with helpful resources. Learn more: https://gobeyondgrades.org/learning-differences/

Summer is a time for your child to discover, learn, and thrive! Take advantage of your school district’s tutoring or summer programs and find in-person and online summer learning activities based on your child’s needs and interests. Learn more at http://GoBeyondGrades.org

Go Beyond Grades Here are 3 ways to team up with the teacher to make sure your child is on track for grade level success

Did you know that being on track in 9th grade is the greatest predictor of high school graduation? Get a jumpstart on helping your child succeed in high school and beyond. Learn about key milestones, class choices, careers, and more with http://GoBeyondGrades.org.