Restoring Humanity & Joy in Learning
Longleaf Learning Studio is a microschool preparing upper elementary and middle school learners to be confident, compassionate, and capable leaders who are deeply connected to their communities and their sense of purpose.
Welcome to Longleaf Learning Studio
We are a small project-based, relationship-centered learning community that nurtures
curiosity, leadership, and whole child development of young adolescents.
Longleaf Learning Center will open for the 2027-2028 school year at an exceptional facility in the New Bern area,
offering students a warm, engaging environment designed for learning, connection, and exploration.
Upcoming Events
Here are opportunities coming up to connect with you in our community
Should learners feel like this?
They don't have to.
That's why Longleaf Learning Studio exists. Every learner deserves a school where they are known, their strengths are celebrated, and learning comes alive.
How We Learn
Our human-centered approach is grounded in four pillars that shape how learners grow, connect, and thrive.
Self-Directed Learning
Every child has unique gifts. We honor that individuality by letting learners set goals, explore their interests, and discover their brilliance.
Powered by Community
Education thrives when it's woven into the fabric of community. Families, mentors, and local leaders play an active role in our learners' growth.
Experiential Learning
The most powerful learning happens through doing. Our learners explore real-world problems and build solutions through hands-on projects.
Whole-Child Growth
We nurture the Mind, Body, and Soul — helping young adolescents grow with intention, resilience, and compassion from the inside out.
Ready for a Different Kind of Learning?
We'd love to get ot know your family.
Reach out to learn more about Longleaf, schedule a visit, or ask any questions you may have.
Backed by a National Movement
We are a proud Changemaker Partner Microschool — part of a growing network of educators who believe all learners deserve a school that sees them. Changemaker Education provides coaching, curriculum, shared standards, and community support to founders like us.