A few years back, Chicago Public Schools attempted to close down our school, National Teachers Academy, a high-performing PK-8 school serving mostly Black students, in order to establish a high school for affluent families in the community. We rejected the plan. Throughout the long fight to save our school, an amazing group of filmmakers documented our experiences. Coming soon, our story will be shared with the world. Sign up to receive updates on the forthcoming film, Let the Little Light Shine!
https://www.lightshinefilm.com/
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On December 3rd, 2018, we won a historic victory.
CPS abandoned plans to close NTA.
CPS abandoned plans to close NTA.
Press Release From Our Lawers
The Written Ruling: Greer vs Board of Education
Greer v. Board of Education 12-3-18 by We Are NTA on Scribd
NTA Is Here To Stay: 20 Months of #WeAreNTA's Fight
Prevail: The Story of the NTA Community
Welcome
#WeareNTA is a representation of the community spirit of National Teachers Academy, a top-performing preK-8 school in Chicago.
We are an 80% African American, 80% low-income student population.
We are parents, neighbors, and community members dedicated to racial equity.
We are united in our opposition to Chicago Public Schools' proposal to displace our students in order to turn our building into a high school.
And we believe that while the arc of the moral universe is long, it bends towards justice.
#WeareNTA.
We are an 80% African American, 80% low-income student population.
We are parents, neighbors, and community members dedicated to racial equity.
We are united in our opposition to Chicago Public Schools' proposal to displace our students in order to turn our building into a high school.
And we believe that while the arc of the moral universe is long, it bends towards justice.
#WeareNTA.
