EP 318 - MEET DR. DERNECIA PHILLIPS

About this episode

The episode features Dr. Dernecia Phillips discussing the opening of Nebraska's first Black-founded, state-approved school for girls.

Identity Preparatory Academy will become Nebraska’s first Black-founded, state-approved school when it opens in fall 2026, serving fourth- through eighth-grade girls in North Omaha with a model shaped by families that centers culture, community, relationships, and rigorous academics to foster a more affirming and equitable educational experience. -Per #thegrio https://thegrio.com/2026/04/23/nebraska-to-open-first-black-founded-all-girls-middle-school-in-north-omaha/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=PIB&fbclid=IwZnRzaARfBPxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe-0_zb6ZYv24tt3e1AbB__pwyOJNTxBj4jcfV9M4Gbmeedti9TdcRN8vG2y8_aem_Ya6Vth2wX44biR614Ug-7Q

People in this episode

Host: TONE ROBIN

Guest: Dr. Dernecia Phillips

Topics covered

• education
• Black-founded schools
• equity in education
• community
• cultural identity

Keywords

• Identity Preparatory Academy
• Nebraska
• Black-founded school
• North Omaha
• education equity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Identity Preparatory Academy

Places: Nebraska, North Omaha

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