NAZ Jeopardy!

Things We Value

100

This NAZ value states "We believe that all children in the Zone can and will succeed in school, in college, and in life—regardless of family background or past performance in school. Our actions with NAZ children match this belief."

What is the "Our children will Succeed value"

200

This NAZ value states "We work side by side with families from before birth through college, providing comprehensive support designed to impact a child’s education and life trajectory. We support the success of the whole family."

What is "Starting Early and Staying Long-Term."

300

This NAZ value states "NAZ partners built one system of support for families. This system is made up many equal partners who are committed to working together for the success of NAZ children, including: parents, organizations, schools, funders, government, and faith institutions. We believe that our collaboration will have more than enough momentum to reach a tipping point of sustainable community transformation and prosperity."

What is Collaboration Creates Prosperity.

400

This value states "We are creating transformative change built on strong relationships. We first work to change ourselves. Then, through our relationships, we invite change among organizations, families, scholars, and systems. Together we increase expectations, break down silos, and build accountability and alignment. We operate under the assumption of good intent in our interactions with each other, especially as we work through difficult issues together."

What is 'Relationships are the “Work”.'

500

This NAZ value states "Our resources are dedicated toward measurable outcomes for children and families. Success is gauged by results for children and families, not programs and organizations. NAZ partners work together to build evidence-based solutions that drive measurable improvements with NAZ families. We track the progress of each child toward kindergarten-readiness, grade-level achievement, and college readiness. If the data shows that we are not effective, we will revise our plans until we get it right."

What is "Driven by Data."

Goals for Families

100

This NAZ goal for families states "Increase parents’ skills, knowledge, and tools to raise college-ready children."

What is Be "College-Focused Parents."

200

This NAZ goal for families states "Support success for the whole family, so children can show up ready to learn."

What is "Support Strong Families."

300

This NAZ goal for families states "From at age three through 18, measure and monitor the success of each child and remove learning challenges as they arise."

What is "Drive Progress"

400

This NAZ goal for families states "Families build Achievement Plans that are supported across NAZ partners."

What is "Have Clear Goals"

500

These three NAZ goals for families states "*All NAZ kids will attend excellent schools and have academic support outside of school. *Match NAZ kids with an adult role model. *Energize in their future college and career opportunities."

What are 1) Attend Excellent Schools 2) Secure Caring Mentors 3) Inspire Youth

Ecosystems

100

This component of the NAZ ecosystem focuses on partnering with families to find a place to live.

What is "Housing"

200

This component of the NAZ ecosystem focuses on partnering with families to create resumes and find jobs.

What is Career and Finance

300

This component of the NAZ ecosystem focuses on partnering with families to find support for mental and emotional health issues.

What is "Behavioral Health"

400

This component of the NAZ ecosystem focuses on partnering with families with very young scholars starting even before they are born.

What is "Early Childhood"

500

These two components of the NAZ ecosystem focuses on partnering with families help scholars navigate in school and out of school"

What are 1) Academic 2) Out of School Time

PopCorn

100

This online achievement-planning and data collection system supports our “high-touch” approach with families in three ways:

What is NAZ Connect

200

Answer: Elizabeth Hall, KIPP Stand, Sojourner Truth Academy, Nellie Stone Johnson, North Community High School, Patrick Henry High School, Harvest Prep Academy, Ascension

What is What are our 9 partner schools?

300

Answer: “Family coach.”

What is What is the role of the Connector?

500

Question: Who is the Family Academy Director

Answer: What is Andre Dukes

CheeseCorn

100

NAZ uses this term to refer to our parents and families

What is partners

200

Question: Parents make this commitment for their children when they signup to become part of NAZ.

What is "College-Bound Commitment!"

300

The NAZ Promise Neighborhood is a collaboration of organizations and schools who work with children and families in a geographic “Zone” of North Minneapolis to build a culture of achievement—so that all youth graduate from high school ready for college.

What is our Mission

400

End multigenerational poverty within North Minneapolis.

What is our PURPOSE

500

This statement assures us and points to our end goal and our trajectory for our work with scholars.

What is 100% of our scholars will graduate from high school on time, college ready, graduate from college and enter careers that will support them.