The New American Academy

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Admissions

TNAACS is a free public school for all students. Applications for 2027-28 must be completed before April 1st to enter the lottery. We are still accepting applications for 2026-27.

How to Apply

  • Complete online application prior to April 1st for 2027-28 lottery
  • Still accepting applications for 2026-27
  • Preferences: siblings of enrolled students, in-district residents
  • We accept all students regardless of prior academic achievement

Lottery Process

  • Separate applications needed for each sibling
  • Accepted families notified by preferred communication method
  • Waitlisted students contacted when a seat opens
  • Waitlists don't roll over — reapply each year

About TNAACS

Founded in 2013 to transform schooling through an innovative model. Each component is directly tied to the quality of teacher instruction.

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Our Model

Teaching teams, career ladder, collaborative learning, grade-level cohorts, reflective practice, differentiated instruction, learning loops, multi-dimensional evaluations.

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Harvard Partnership

Developed at Harvard Graduate School of Education with NYC DOE and UFT.

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Who We Serve

Kindergarten through fifth grade, most living in Community School District 18, East Flatbush.

Core Values

HumilityEmpowerment AspirationResponsibility TeamworkScholarship

Employment

We seek passionate teaching candidates. Salaries are mastery-based: $56,000 (Apprentice) to $148,000 (Directors). Email hiring@thenewamericanacademy.org

Equal Opportunity

TNAACS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, mental illness, military status, genetics or sex.

Calendar & Events

Upcoming

  • Lottery opens April 1, 2027 for 2027-28
  • Accepting applications for 2026-27

Community

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Contact

General

📧 info@tnaacs.org | 📞 718.385.1709

Employment

📧 hiring@thenewamericanacademy.org

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