Advocating for Change
Advocating for Change
We believe education policies must reflect the needs of our community, consider systemic and historical inequities, and center the student in decision-making.
INFORM
We raise awareness about critical issues affecting children and youth in Nashville.
By Design: The Shaping of Nashville's Public Schools
Our hour-long documentary examines historical moments in public education dating back to the 1800s to generate awareness and advocacy.
Watch the film
School Funding Advocacy
Our infographics, briefs, and other resources help build understanding of how our schools are funded and what needs to change.
Build your knowledge
ACTIVATE
We provide tools and resources to engage stakeholders in advocating for change.
"By Design" Action Guide
Our guide provides ways to get involved as an advocate in relation to the topics explored in our documentary "By Design: The Shaping of Nashville's Public Schools."
Download the guide
Thriving Schools Advocacy Guide
Our guide provides a starting point for advocating for change based on NPEF's Thriving Schools Framework.
Download the guide
RECOMMEND
We make specific recommendations that address school-based conditions and targeted policy change to address inequities and barriers.
NPEF Advocacy Agenda
Our advocacy work centers on eliminating inequities at the school-based and systemic level to ensure all students can thrive.
Read the Advocacy Agenda
Bridge to Completion
Our report analyzes MNPS college-going data to better understand the postsecondary landscape, identify the barriers students face, and make recommendations for improvement.
Read the latest report
Inform
We raise awareness about critical issues affecting children and youth in Nashville.By Design: The Shaping of Nashville's Public Schools
Our hour-long documentary examines historical moments in public education dating back to the 1800s to generate awareness and advocacy.
Watch the film
School Funding Advocacy
Our infographics, briefs, and other resources help build understanding of how our schools are funded and what needs to change.
Build your knowledge
Activate
We provide tools and resources to engage stakeholders in advocating for change."By Design" Action Guide
Our guide provides ways to get involved as an advocate in relation to the topics explored in our documentary "By Design: The Shaping of Nashville's Public Schools."
Download the guide
Thriving Schools Advocacy Guide
Our guide provides a starting point for advocating for change based on NPEF's Thriving Schools Framework.
Download the guide
Recommend
We make specific recommendations that address school-based conditions and targeted policy change to address inequities and barriers.
NPEF Advocacy Agenda
Our advocacy work centers on eliminating inequities at the school-based and systemic level to ensure all students can thrive.
Read the Advocacy Agenda
Bridge to Completion
Our report analyzes MNPS college-going data to better understand the postsecondary landscape, identify the barriers students face, and make recommendations for improvement.
Read the latest report
