Liberty School

Learning in a Whole New Way

NTC Foundation’s Arts Education Program for Underserved Youth

Liberty School was developed by NTC Foundation for students who struggle with academic success. It uses the arts to help them learn in new and creative ways; to promote a positive attitude toward learning; to increase self-esteem; and to encourage exploration of new possibilities for the future.

They come to ARTS DISTRICT from all over San Diego County to take classes with professionals in the fields of photography, dance, art, music, playwriting, and more, at no charge to the students or their schools.

Who are Liberty School students?

2nd Grade- 5th Grade
Our younger Liberty School students are military dependents who struggle emotionally with mom or dad being deployed for long periods, creating single-parent households. These students are challenged in school because frequent moves mean new schools, curricula, and friends.

School Partners
Dewey Elementary School – adjacent to Lincoln Military Housing, Loma Portal
Washington Elementary School- Little Italy
Perkins Elementary School- Logan Heights

2019/2020 Resident Group Partners
DanZarts
FX Dojo
If I Was A Bird Yoga Studio
Malashock Dance
Monart School of Art
Outside the Lens
Recreational Music Center
San Diego Dance Theater
San Diego Writers Ink
Theater Arts School of San Diego
Visions Art Museum

“Every student has grown in self-confidence and in a general appreciation of the sense of community. There is enormous value to the shared experiences, together with the variety of activities at NTC. I have noticed that my students have become a tighter unit. They are nicer to each other and have a greater emotional maturity with their interpersonal communications.”

Lynette Gavin, Teacher, Dewey Elementary

“I learned that I’m good at the stuff I never did. My favorite was watercolor. I have never tried and now it’s one of my favorite things to do.”

Raul, 3rd grader, Dewey Elementary

Recruiting 2019-2020 School Year Community Partners!

Our Goal:

$110,000

DONATE TO LIBERTY SCHOOL NOW

Want to Learn More or Come for a Tour?

For more information, please contact NTC Foundation Director of Programs and Operations, Kate Rubalcava at 619-573-9307. Liberty School is a program of NTC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation, Federal Tax ID 90-0126641. All donations are fully tax-deductible.

Community Service Association of San Diego Unified School District
One San Diego
ResMed Foundation
City of San Diego Community Projects
Caterpillar
Susan C. Parker

NTC Foundation’s Arts Education Program for Underserved Youth

Who are Liberty School students?

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Thank you to Liberty School Community Partners