Every Child Deserves a Place to Thrive

Cypress Learning Studio is a microschool to restore joy and humanity in learning. We prepare learners in grades 5 - 8 to be confident, compassionate, and capable leaders who are deeply connected to their communities and their sense of purpose.

Welcome to Cypress Learning Studio

Your child will love learning here!
We are a small project-based, relationship-centered learning community that nurtures
curiosity, leadership, and whole child development of young adolescents.

Cypress Learning Center will open for grades 5-8 in 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.

Serving learners in grades 5-8  
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Upcoming Events

Here are upcoming opportunities to connect in our community!

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10am - 12pm
Art House Studio, New Bern
Problem-based Learning Tween Challenge
Is your child up for a fun challenge? Sip a warm beverage of your choice while your tween (approximately ages 9-13) dives into a project-based learning challenge with peers. Free.
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Saturday, November 28, 10am - 2pm
C-Stone Church, James City
Cypress Learning Studio at the Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
Stop by our booth to meet Dr. Tahira Copland, learn about Cypress Learning studio's plans for grades 5-8, and let your child try a hands-on learning activity.
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Does This Sound Familiar?

Should learners feel like this?

Disengaged
Overwhelmed
Invisible
Bored
Dreading Mondays
One-size doesn't fit all
Anxious
Unchallenged
Stuck

They don't have to.

That's why Cypress Learning Studio exists. Every learner deserves a school where they are known, their strengths are celebrated, and learning comes alive.

See how we do things differently

How We Enhance Your Child's Learning

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 Your Child to Experience 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.

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PART OF THE CHANGEMAKER NETWORK

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.

Tween Project-Based Learning Challenge

Create, collaborate, and explore a hands-on workshop for kids 9-13, hosted by Cypress Learning Studio.
Saturday, November 7
10 AM - 12 PM | Art House Art Studio

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