Northside Achievement Zone
Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) leads a collaborative effort in North Minneapolis, supporting children of color and their families to ensure high school graduation and college readiness, providing holistic pre-cradle-to-career support.
Services
Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) offers comprehensive support to the North Minneapolis community. This includes academic support aimed at ensuring scholars graduate ready for college, parenting education to enhance family engagement and development, and housing assistance to provide stability for families. These services are designed to provide pre-cradle-to-career support, ensuring continuous aid throughout the different stages of a child's life.
Collaborative Approach
Northside Achievement Zone leads a collaborative effort involving schools and nonprofits in North Minneapolis to support children of color and their families. This collective coordination facilitates data sharing and service management through a central database called The Link. NAZ works with various anchor partners to ensure a cohesive approach, and the entire collaboration is geared towards ensuring scholars are ready for college upon high school graduation.
Data Systems and Tracking
The Link, a data system utilized by Northside Achievement Zone, is central to sharing information about families within the collaborative. It tracks progress toward set goals, facilitates service coordination, and manages referrals effectively. This system enables NAZ and its partners to maintain a consistent and effective approach towards support services, ensuring that all necessary information is accessible to those working directly with families.
Partnerships for Research and Effectiveness
Northside Achievement Zone collaborates with Wilder Research and the University of Minnesota to analyze data and assess the effectiveness of their programs. This partnership focuses on closing the opportunity gap in North Minneapolis. By engaging with these institutions, NAZ ensures that their strategies are backed by robust data analysis and research, enhancing the overall impact of their programs.