Educational Consultants in NYC

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Navigate your child’s educational

       journey with confidence.        

BetterEd is a New York City educational consulting firm that helps families find the right school for their child. Founded by two former NYC public school teachers, BetterEd provides personalized 3K–12 admissions guidance and school selection support, empowering families to make informed, confident decisions about their child’s education.

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Founders Abigail Kahn and Audrey Fleischner have an extensive background working in Brooklyn and Manhattan schools.

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Navigating NYC Moves

    • Understanding NYC school districts and zones

    • Exploring independent and public school options in NYC

    • Unpacking pros and cons of different NYC neighborhoods with regards to school choice

Admissions Guidance

    • School list generation and ranking of NYC public and private schools based on your individual child and family’s educational priorities

    • Creating an admissions timeline for both private and public schools

    • Feedback on application materials

Holistic Educational Support

    • Demystification and support through the special education evaluation process at any point in your child’s journey

    • Deconstructing your child’s report card and unpacking teacher feedback and preparation for parent-teacher conferences

    • Advice on how to further support or extend your child’s learning at home or through after school programming

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You know your child. We know NYC schools.

BetterEd is a New York City educational consulting firm that helps families — including those new to the city — find the right school for their child. Founded by two former NYC public school teachers with deep knowledge of the city's public and private school landscape, BetterEd provides personalized 3K–12 admissions guidance and school selection support, helping families make informed, confident decisions about their child’s education.

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Testimonials

  • Audrey provided the guidance we needed to navigate the IEP process for our 1st-grader. We were overwhelmed by so many questions that came up about the different services that schools may offer, what to expect from integrated co-teaching (ICT), how to best advocate for our child etc., and Audrey patiently walked us through the process and provided invaluable insight based on her personal educational experience. We ended up with an individualized education program that is a great fit. For our family, this is a long-term project which requires a team, and we're happy to have Audrey on the team!

    First Grade Parent, Park Slope

  • Abigail and Audrey are so knowledgable about a wide variety of schools. They helped me create a manageable list for my child based on our unique needs. We are applying past the deadline and moving back to the city from out of state but they were still able to help us. They really made me feel less stressed and even excited about our options!

    Fifth Grade Parent, Nolita

  • We were completely overwhelmed by the public school admissions process until we started working with Abigail and Audrey. They helped us understand our options, kept us organized, and offered honest, thoughtful advice every step of the way. Most of all, they really got to know our kid and helped us find schools that felt like the right fit—not just on paper, but in real life. We’re so grateful!

    Parent of a 5th grade applicant, Upper West Side

  • We were moving to NYC from the West Coast and felt really overwhelmed by the NYC admissions process. Abigail helped us really understand the options for our middle schooler and provided honest advice on how we should rank public middle schools on our application. We would have been totally lost without her guidance! Highly recommend BetterEd for any family that is new to NYC and needs help with their child's schooling!

    6th Grade Parent, UWS

  • We had an excellent, informative half-hour session with Audrey about school options in our district. She is extremely knowledgeable and was well-prepared to answer our questions, and helpfully considered our needs while also being unafraid to share her opinions. We finished our conversation with a much better understanding of the options in our district and how the elementary school system works more generally, including dual-language programs, G&T, priority placements, school reputation, and school dynamics. It was the most worthwhile half-hour learning on schools we could have had — we highly recommend Audrey!