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Powering potential on the Northside

Powering potential on the Northside

NAZ offers holistic support from prenatal to profession.

The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) partners with scholars at all stages of life to ensure they realize their potential by providing academic assistance, resources, and opportunities for families to support their success in school, work, and life.

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Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Last week, we celebrated 30 NAZ high school seniors as they graduated and prepared for their next chapter.

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Sondra Samuels Included on TIME's Visionaries List

We're thrilled to share that Northside Achievement Zone President & CEO Sondra Samuels has been named one of TIME's inaugural Visionaries, a recognition honoring 14 leaders from across the country who are helping build a brighter future for children.

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An Op-Ed About Scholar Safety

In this op-ed, Sondra Samuels, President and CEO of the Northside Achievement Zone, and other leaders of the Education Partnership Coalition (EPC) share how increased immigration enforcement activity near schools and bus routes is creating fear for scholars and families.

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