The Equity 2000 program is effective largely due to its systemic approach. Student academic enrichment activities, such as Saturday Academies, the summer scholar program, and study tutoring groups, contributes to the effectiveness of the program. In 1994 and 1995, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce awarded the Equity 2000 program the Community Report Card Award . Additionally, a number of articles have appeared in the Business Nashville , Nashville Business Journal , The Tennessean , and Nashville Banner about the Equity 2000 program. In addition, staff development is required for math teachers, counselors and principals.
Staff also participate in collaborative institutes and follow-up staff development activities.
In addition, the project receives some funding from the Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and Dewitt-Wallace Foundation. Sarah T. Tune, Equity 2000 Coordinator, Instruction and Administration, Nashville Metropolitan Public Schools.