NTA Testimonials - Black Students Matter: Testimonials by NTA parents on why NTA is the school for their children.
NTA is one community: Principal Castelaz presents "NTA is one community". NTA is an inclusive school community where high achievers, gifted learners, and creative thinkers collectively work towards the common goal. The percentage of 8th graders accepted to Level 1 or Level 1+ high schools has remarkably increased from 63% in 2016 to 100% in 2017. Growth percentile of Reading and Math have improved as well, respectively, 58th→75th and 52nd→72nd between 2016 and 2017. This amazing improvement is not because of one specific group of students or program. It is because collectively we are doing fantastic work.
NTA Accomplishment 2012-2016: National Teachers Academy 2012-2016 in review.
NTA is a Level 1+ school: 2017-2018 Elementary School Quality Rating Report
5 Essentials: 5Essentials is an evidence-based system designed to drive improvement in schools nationwide. A diagnostic assessment of school effectiveness based on more than 20 years of research, 5Essentials assesses schools’ strengths and weaknesses in five key areas for improving school success and student learning. NTA completed the 2017 My Voice, My School Survey in 2017. The results of these surveys at indicate that NTA is "organized for improvement", the second highest category.
Did you know?: A fact sheet about NTA.
I Love NTA: NTA students share why they love their school.
From the Mayor of NTA, aka JP: Message from NTA longtime staff, Mr. John Pointer.
Community Art Flags: Children and adults from the community came together to create flags. Artists were asked "What does NTA mean to you?" They were displayed during the final CPS Town Hall meeting at NTA on July 10, 2017.
NTA Day 2019: December 3rd, 2019 was the anniversary of the court decision that saved our beloved school and kept our community intact. NTA DAY is a day to remember our fight and celebrate victory!
NTA is one community: Principal Castelaz presents "NTA is one community". NTA is an inclusive school community where high achievers, gifted learners, and creative thinkers collectively work towards the common goal. The percentage of 8th graders accepted to Level 1 or Level 1+ high schools has remarkably increased from 63% in 2016 to 100% in 2017. Growth percentile of Reading and Math have improved as well, respectively, 58th→75th and 52nd→72nd between 2016 and 2017. This amazing improvement is not because of one specific group of students or program. It is because collectively we are doing fantastic work.
NTA Accomplishment 2012-2016: National Teachers Academy 2012-2016 in review.
NTA is a Level 1+ school: 2017-2018 Elementary School Quality Rating Report
5 Essentials: 5Essentials is an evidence-based system designed to drive improvement in schools nationwide. A diagnostic assessment of school effectiveness based on more than 20 years of research, 5Essentials assesses schools’ strengths and weaknesses in five key areas for improving school success and student learning. NTA completed the 2017 My Voice, My School Survey in 2017. The results of these surveys at indicate that NTA is "organized for improvement", the second highest category.
Did you know?: A fact sheet about NTA.
I Love NTA: NTA students share why they love their school.
From the Mayor of NTA, aka JP: Message from NTA longtime staff, Mr. John Pointer.
Community Art Flags: Children and adults from the community came together to create flags. Artists were asked "What does NTA mean to you?" They were displayed during the final CPS Town Hall meeting at NTA on July 10, 2017.
NTA Day 2019: December 3rd, 2019 was the anniversary of the court decision that saved our beloved school and kept our community intact. NTA DAY is a day to remember our fight and celebrate victory!
