Location
Grade Levels
- 6-8
Learning Models
- Personalized Learning
- Project-Based Learning
- Real World Learning
- Social Emotional Learning
Governance
Grades Served: 6-8
Students Served: 100
About
La Luz Education is a microschool located in Southwest Denver, Colorado, designed to provide a unique and radical educational experience for middle school students. It focuses on experiential learning, community engagement, and character development.
La Luz Micro School, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a progressive, bilingual microschool serving students in grades K through 8. With a mission to inspire lifelong learning, cultural awareness, and critical thinking, La Luz combines personalized education with a strong emphasis on community, equity, and sustainability.
The school’s innovative model is designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and connection by integrating academic rigor with real-world applications and social-emotional learning. La Luz is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports the development of the whole child.
Key features of La Luz Micro School include:
- Bilingual Education: The school offers instruction in both English and Spanish, promoting language fluency, cultural competence, and global awareness.
- Project-Based Learning: Students engage in interdisciplinary, hands-on projects that connect academic content to real-world problems and local issues.
- Small Class Sizes: The micro-school environment ensures personalized attention, fostering strong relationships between students and educators.
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): The curriculum integrates SEL practices to help students build resilience, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
- Community Engagement: La Luz partners with local organizations to provide students with authentic learning experiences and opportunities to contribute to their community.
- Focus on Sustainability: The school emphasizes environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, inspiring students to become mindful and responsible global citizens.
La Luz Micro School empowers students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them to lead meaningful lives and make a positive impact in their communities and the world.