Kayla Fike

  • Vanderbilt University

    An unexpected window into collaborative research at Vanderbilt

    Sae-Eun (Grace) Lee By Sae-Eun (Grace) Lee When I began interning for Nashville Peer, I didn’t know what to expect. I assumed the work would involve tedious tasks that required my time but low levels of engagement. However, life is full of surprises, and this experience was yet another. Read More

    Nov 7, 2025

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nashville PEER receives grant to study chronic absenteeism across MNPS

    Since 2020, educators, policymakers, and families have grappled with the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on student learning and well-being. While pandemic recovery efforts are ongoing, one of the most persistent challenges has been chronic absenteeism. Nashville PEER hopes to understand this issue at its roots with a new… Read More

    Jul 15, 2025