Empowering the Next Generation
NEON provides high school students from low-income (Title 1) high schools the resources, mentorship and academic rigor needed to navigate the path to higher education at no cost to students.
Vanderbilt University & National Education Opportunity Network
Bridging the gap from curiosity to college
Through the Office of Learning Innovation (OLI), Vanderbilt faculty and students partner with the National Education Opportunity Network (NEON) to transform educational outcomes for nationwide high school students.
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26
Schools across 8 states
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350
High School scholars nationwide
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83%
Pass rate for Vanderbilt University courses
Faculty Partnerships
Collaborate with NEON to bring your course into high schools nationwide and shape the next generation of scholars.
Supported Course Development
Work alongside NEON learning designers and OLI staff to translate your course into an accessible, high-school-ready course without adding extra burden to your schedule.
Deliver a Transformative Education
Bring your classroom to life for high school students through mentorship, hands-on learning and the academic rigor that can reshape how they see their future.
Strengthen the Path to Higher Education
Fulfill Vanderbilt's core commitment to public scholarship by expanding course access to Title I high schools nationwide and open the door to post-secondary opportunities.
I think faculty should get involved with NEON because it’s a great experience. I got a lot out of reorienting my course for a different student body. It was challenging, but also very rewarding.
Undergraduate Teaching Fellows
A prestigious opportunity for Vanderbilt undergraduates to develop pedagogy skills while serving as direct mentors to nationwide high school students.
Make a Lasting Impact
Serve as a direct mentor to high school students across the country, helping them build confidence, master challenging concepts and see themselves as future college students.
Gain Real Teaching Experience
Spend 10–15 hours weekly facilitating small-group sessions, leading discussions and adapting instruction to meet diverse learners where they are.
Deepen Your Own Understanding
Solidify your own knowledge by teaching it. Working alongside students and peers gives you a richer, more practical grasp of the material and your discipline.
Be ready to have a meaningful impact on not only the students that you’re working with, but as well as yourself.
Join the Mission
Whether you're a faculty member looking to share your research or a student eager to teach, we have a place for you.