Student Centered Learning

Student Centered Learning

La Tierra Community School is a free, public charter school that puts students at the center of everything we do. Our desire for a student-centered school, with expeditionary learning as a major component, was a primary reason for the founding LTCS. Every one of our...
Learning STEM the LTCS Way

Learning STEM the LTCS Way

STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) is a hot topic these days wherever you look. You hear about it from grade school to graduate school and into the wider world of career selection. It causes parents to wonder – how important is STEM, what should STEM...
Meet the LTCS Teaching Team

Meet the LTCS Teaching Team

Our teachers are the heart of the exceptional education we provide our students at La Tierra Community School. Their love for students and the learning process shines through in everything they do. As a team, they are innovative, creative, and caring. As individuals,...
Discover Third Grade at LTCS!

Discover Third Grade at LTCS!

Have the pandemic restrictions and online learning caused you to re-examine what you want for your child’s educational journey? For many parents, spending time working with their students to accomplish schoolwork has created new insights about their child and the way...
Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom

Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom

Children are the most curious of beings, they love to investigate! And we revel in providing them with as many investigative opportunities as possible. At La Tierra Community School, we use an Expeditionary Learning inspired model, which translates into intentionally...
What is a Charter school?

What is a Charter school?

Charter schools are tuition-free, public schools with more freedom and flexibility to meet the needs of today’s students by providing an innovative educational experience. Charter schools must comply with all the same state regulations and testing requirements as...