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Long-View Learning

Long-View Learning, nominated by an anonymous organization, is a elementary/middle school in Austin, Texas that describes itself as a independent (private) school serving learners from a primarily urban area.

Location Austin, Texas

Governance Independent (private) school

Grades Elementary, Middle

Students 82

Locale urban

Director Lisa Zapalac

Demographics

Percentage of students*

Students with Disabilities

Free/Reduced Lunch

English Learners

White 50%

Hispanic/Latino 1%

Black/African American 2%

2+ Races 20%

American Indian 16%

Asian 11%

Hawaiian National

Why Long-View Learning was nominated

Long-View Micro School implements the innovative learning model, Math Block, which reimagines math education through an ideas-focused approach so learners can build deep mathematical knowledge and reasoning skills.

Student experience design

Through the Long-View Micro School experience and more generally in the participation in the culture of the school, learners develop initiative, adaptability, and curiosity; a bias toward taking intellectual risks and engaging fully in the learning process; and strength in critical listening, questioning, collaboration, and metacognition. Ultimately, Long-View strives to create learning experiences that cultivate intellectual, social, and behavioral autonomy and a durable identity as a lifelong learner.

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Assessments For Deeper Learning

5+ years

Multi-age Classrooms

5+ years

No Tracked Classes

5+ years

Project-based Learning

5+ years

All Practices

Assessments For Social-emotional Skills

Co-leadership

Competency Framework

Extended Learning Opportunities

Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Interdisciplinary

Individual Learner Profiles

Individual Learning Paths

Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery

Peer To Peer Support

SEL Integration School-wide

key reasons for innovating

Improve academic achievement

Date Updated: April 2025

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.