- Identity Preparatory Academy will open this fall as the first state-sanctioned Black-founded school in Nebraska.
- Built for girls — The North Omaha independent school will focus on literacy and numeracy, serving girls in 4th through 8th grade.
- Founder Dr. DérNecia Phillips is actively fundraising to offset tuition costs for families.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
This fall, North Omaha will make history when Identity Preparatory Academy opens its doors as the first state-sanctioned Black-founded school in Nebraska.
I sat down with Dr. DérNecia Phillips, the school’s founder, to discuss what the milestone means for the community and the work still ahead before classes begin…