Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2024

DOI

10.1080/15582159.2024.2417119

Publication Title

Journal of School Choice

Abstract

This study provides empirical insights into the perceptions and agency of navigators who provide school selection assistance and this NGO’s unique insider–outsider status. As semi-private actors, navigators offer an important bridge between two kinds of social capital: the informal types of trust and legitimacy that families rely on, and the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to access higher-quality schools in choice policy contexts. Data for this study are derived from an exploratory case study, including 13 in-depth interviews, documentary and social media analysis, and informal conversations. The findings illustrate the benefits and shortcomings of NGO information support in choice policy contexts.

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This is an Accepted Version of the following article:

Saltmarsh, J. E. (2025). NGO Navigators, Information Support, and Parental Assistance with Pk-12 School Decisions. Journal of School Choice, 19(3), 528–553. https://doi.org/10.1080/15582159.2024.2417119

ORCID

0000-0001-5580-2201 (Saltmarsh)

Original Publication Citation

Saltmarsh, J. E. (2024). NGO navigators, information support, and parental assistance with Pk-12 school decisions. Journal of School Choice. Accepted manuscript. https://doi.org/10.1080/15582159.2024.2417119

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