Transforming Educational Opportunity Through Partnership Research

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What We Do

Nashville PEER engages in collaborative research with educators, families, students, and the community to inform decisions that expand opportunity, foster innovation, and uphold the district’s vision of Every Student Known.

Who We Are

Nashville PEER is a collaboration between Metro Nashville Public Schools and Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development. We investigate longstanding educational challenges and generate actionable insights to guide policy and practice that expand opportunity and ensure every student is known, supported, and prepared to thrive.

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