The NAZ Model
Our Approach
The Northside Achievement Zone is a collaborative network of community-based partnerships, including 30+ Northside organizations and schools. Through a two-generation approach, NAZ and its partners power the potential of families and their scholars. NAZ offers vital access to supports, addressing a wide range of needs including early childhood, academics, physical and mental health , financial education, housing, and more.
THE LINK
Backed by Data and Learning
NAZ’s data-driven approach allows parents to see their efforts lead to measurable progress for their scholar and family. Our collaborative-wide data system, The LINK, provides us with greater efficiency in collecting, managing, and using the data.
Collaborative to the Core
NAZ partners with more than 30 schools and organizations to bring families the support they need to thrive. These partners have aligned programs and systems to provide Northside parents and children with all-encompassing support.
21st Century Academy
Agape Child Development Center
Ascension Catholic School
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Black Girl Advocate
Build Wealth MN
Camden High School (MPS)
Cookie Cart
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Everyday Miracles
Finance & Affirmations
Groves Academy
Hennepin County
HIRED
Hospitality House Youth Development
Housing in Action
La Crèche Early Childhood Centers, Inc.
Lucy Craft Laney Elementary K-5 (MPS)
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
Minneapolis Public Schools Early Childhood
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School (MPS)
Network for the Development of Children of African Descent (NdCAD)
New Day Family Child Care Center
New Horizon Academy
North High School (MPS)
Northside Child Development Center–Catholic Charities
Olu's Beginnings
Playworks Minnesota
Plymouth Christian Youth Center (PCYC)
Prepare2Nspire/Mathelp, Inc.
Project for Pride in Living (PPL)
Reading Partners
School Readiness Learning Academy
ServeMinnesota (Reading Corps)
Think Small
Transcend
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Twin Cities R!SE
V3 Sports
Washburn Center for Children
Way to Grow
YMCA Beacons
YMCA of the North
NAZ is a StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network
Northside Achievement Zone is proud to be one of nearly 70 communities across the country who are members of the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network. StriveTogether is a national movement with a clear purpose: helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance.
