Publications

NAF’s publications take an in depth look at some of NAF’s initiatives, showing the power of the NAF design and shedding light on recent stories that can be replicated for success nationwide.

NAF publications provide an in depth look into NAF programming and highlight success stories from academies across the country.

  • 2022-23 Impact Report

    Impact Report 2023

    NAF is proud to have supported over half a million students in NAF academies over the last 40+ years, but we know the job is not done. In the third year of our strategic plan, we continue to take bold steps to innovate in a way that challenges how we approach our work and deliver on our mission to meet the needs of today's and future students. Read this year’s Impact Report, Where Opportunity Begins, to learn more about our progress and hear inspiring stories from our network.

  • 2023 Katherine Blasik Distinguished & NAF Model Academies

    In 2022-2023, NAF proudly announced that 201 academies in the NAF network have reached Katherine Blasik Distinguished level, with 170 of these academies having reached this level more than once and 31 being new to the roster.

  • Impact Report 2022

    In 2020-2021, NAF embarked on a five-year strategic plan with the primary focus to grow NAF’s reach to impact significantly more students by 2025. Under the leadership of first-year CEO, Lisa Dughi, NAF is reimagining the future of education and the future of work to create and provide greater opportunity and access for future generations.

  • 2022 Katherine Blasik Distinguished & NAF Model Academies

    In 2021-2022, NAF proudly announced that more than 200 academies reached Model quality level and 181 reached Katherine Blasik Distinguished quality level. Of these, 157 academies have reached this level more than once and 24 are new to the roster.

  • Work-Based Learning Policy Paper

    In this paper, NAF examines what comprises a high-quality work-based learning program, challenges to developing and expanding these programs, and recommendations for policymakers seeking to strengthen policies that support them.

  • JOURNEY | 2021 Impact Report

    Despite continuing challenges with the pandemic, our network remained focused on our students and mission while embarking on a new five-year strategic plan. Your unwavering support enabled us to make progress towards these goals and reach milestones on our continuing journey to make our students future ready.

  • ACCELERATE

    In 2020-21, NAF had more than 200 academies reach Model quality level and 178 reach Distinguished quality level—135 of these academies have reached this quality level more than once and 43 are new to the roster.

  • 2021 Student Survey Field Guide

    The 2021 “NAF Student Survey Field Guide” is now live! The data is in and this year we heard from over 19,000 NAF students about their academy experiences. This Field Guide packages high-level data, student's voices, and recommendations into an easily digestible document as a way to view findings from the 2021 NAF Student Survey for continuous improvement.

  • A Path to Economic Opportunity for America’s Young People

    As national and state legislators seek to address the fallout from multiple crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential they consider the effects on current high school students and young people launching their careers in the coming years.

  • 2020 Student Survey Field Guide

    Research + Tech invite you to jump into the NAF “Field Guide" Student Reflections on Efficacy. This Field Guide is meant to be an easily digestible way to convey findings from the Student Survey that was live this past spring.

  • Impact Report: Resilience + Innovation

    Impact Report 2020

    We are grateful for the unwavering commitment that each of you has shown to NAF’s mission. Despite the massive disruptions caused by COVID-19, the NAF network has stayed true to our core value of innovation. Please enjoy our 2019-2020 Impact Report.

  • DISTINGUISHED

    In 2019-20, NAF had nearly 200 academies reach Model quality level and 138 reach Distinguished quality level—91 of these academies have reached this quality level more than once and 47 are new to the roster.

  • Cover title reads Equity, Inclusion, & Safety: Career Academies as a Laboratory for Positive School Environments

    Equity, Inclusion, & Safety: Career Academies as a Laboratory for Positive School Environments

    By fostering small learning communities with a culture of acceptance and belonging in high schools, NAF academies are building a foundation for students to thrive in the classroom, workplace, and community.

  • Cover title reads "Building Future Ready Workforce Pipelines"

    Building Future Ready Workforce Pipelines

    Successful work-based learning programs are an important driver of equity. They create pathways to high growth fields for underrepresented groups, and build students’ professional networks and social capital. In this white pager, we share recommendations for state and local policymakers to expand work-based learning.

  • Cover title reads: The Power of Opportunity

    Impact Report 2019

    We are proud to share our 2018-2019 Impact Report. We are so grateful for what our network has accomplished this year and hope you can take a moment to reflect on your role in helping to unleash the power of opportunity for over 100,000 NAF students.

  • STEM Brochure

    In a fast-paced and ever-evolving global economy, STEM skills are essential in gaining a competitive advantage across all industries. Workforce development trends continue to emphasize growing the STEM talent pipeline, as 2.4 million STEM jobs still remain unfilled. NAF is addressing this challenge by transforming high school education, because when students can see the connection between the classroom and their future career options, they are put on a path to success.

  • A guide for inventors cover

    A Guide for Inventors: The non-technical skills for building apps

    Coding takes place during the development phase, and a significant amount of thought, planning, and effort goes into an app before, during, and after the coding happens. This document is a guide to many of the non-technical steps of building an app.

  • 2019 Distinguished Brochure cover

    Empowered: 2019 Distinguished & Model Academies

    In 2018-19, NAF had over 100 academies reach Model quality level and 90 reach Distinguished quality level—72 of these academies have reached this quality level more than once and 18 are new to the roster.

  • Impact Report 2018

    We are proud to share our 2017-2018 Impact Report. Together, we’ve achieved so much and hope that you will take a moment to reflect on your role in helping to provide a dynamic education that changes everything for students.

  • Quality Reimagined: 2018 Distinguished & Model Academies

    In 2018, NAF reached a record high number of 77 academies achieving Distinguished quality level.

  • About NAF 2021

    About NAF

    NAF is a national network of education, business, and community leaders who work together to ensure high school students are college, career, and future ready.

  • NAF Brochure

    NAF's brochure provides a general overview of the NAF network and how NAF works with schools, businesses, and communities.

  • Scaling Impact - Advisory Boards

    This case study explores promising practices and shares examples of how these practices are implemented in four high-performing districts.

  • Scaling Impact: Taking Corporate Engagement to the Next Level

    This case study provides tangible examples for companies to model when looking to get involved with local NAF academies. It provides inspiration to companies on their critical role in shaping the future workforce and how all-in corporate engagement can benefit their business.

  • Scaling Impact: Creating Long-Lasting District Reform

    This case study offers a glimpse into how a large, diverse school district in Miami-Dade, used the NAF educational design to make a difference for its students and community.

  • Scaling Impact: Transforming the High School Experience in a Rural District

    This case study offers an in-depth look at how a rural school district in Porterville, CA used the NAF educational design to create wide-scale reform to make a difference for its students and the community at large.

  • Four-Year Graduation Study

    Four-Year Graduation Study

    Since 2010, NAF has collected data to track student performance and learning outcomes. Its latest report, “Transforming the High School Experience,” documents the findings of the design’s impact on students’ high school experience. To view the infographic summary, click "View PDF" below. To view the full report on ICF's website click here.

  • Join NAF in Shaping Our Future Workforce

    When education and business work together, the impact is exponential. This marketing material can help you make the case to recruit employer partners in your community.

  • About NAFTrack

    Several of America's top companies have committed to NAFTrack Certified Hiring, a promise to give special consideration to college students and eventual job applicants who, as high school graduates, earned NAFTrack Certification.

  • NAFTrack Components

    "NAFTrack Components" provides an overview of NAFTrack Certification, myNAFTrack, and NAFTrack Certified Hiring. Learn more about the student, employer, and school/district benefits of each.

  • Corporate Engagement

    Structured relationships between NAF academies and their corporate partners create a dramatic impact for students beyond what a great school, part-time job, or even a strong coaching relationship can achieve on its own. The integration of those experiences provides the applied learning and reinforcement that motivates young people to study and achieve. The chance to establish professional contacts pushes NAF academy students to make the most of every work-based learning opportunity.

  • AOHT at 30: Celebrating Milestones

    The 2016-17 school year marks the 30th anniversary of the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism. This publication takes a look back at the major milestones of how this theme has grown.

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