Vanderbilt Model School

A hands-on collaboration with Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, one of the nation’s top universities for education and teacher preparation.

What is the Vanderbilt Model School?

John Early is collaborating with Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, widely recognized as one of the top education schools in the United States, to serve as a university model school. This learning community brings university faculty, graduate students and teacher candidates together with John Early educators  with the purpose of increasing scholar achievement. The collaboration provides research-based professional learning for John Early teachers, tutoring for John Early scholars, hands-on experience for Vanderbilt students, and a rich relationship between John Early and Vanderbilt that extends to college experiences.

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Benefits for Scholars

Every scholar deserves access to rigorous learning, and with John Early serving as the only middle school with direct pathways to both Hume-Fogg and Pearl-Cohn high schools, this program prepares scholars for academic success with either pathway they choose.

• More time on writing and math: high-dosage, small-group tutoring strengthening skills and confidence
• Hands-on STEM: labs, design challenges and field experiences supported by Vanderbilt mentors and faculty.
• College connections: Meet Vanderbilt mentors and explore first-hand top college experiences.
• Strong transitions: Supports and advises transitions to high school opportunities with direct pathways to Hume-Fogg and Pearl-Cohn
• Belonging & Enrichment: Beyond academics, John Early provides every scholar the opportunity to excel in and out of the classroom through AVID, arts, band, athletics and school leadership experiences. 

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