At the end of October, Jade Band embarked on a historical research unit in Literacy Block. In this rich unit the learners completed in-depth research on historical periods and trends — with a focus on comparative analysis and the understanding of patterns rather than the acquisition of facts. For many of the learners, their substantial research was in the form of print sources, online sources, and interviews. The kids also got to practice the archival detective-work that professional historians conduct…

LiteracyLisa ZapalacNovember 12, 2019Long-View Schoolfield experiences, documentary

Ted Dintersmith, Executive Producer of Most Likely to Succeed, Visits Long-View

On February 5th, Long-View collaborated with the Thinkery and with WonderLab to bring the acclaimed edu-documentary, Most Likely to Succeed, to Austin. The two film screenings we hosted at Alamo Drafthouse were sold out as an enthusiastic group of 400 Austinites came to learn more about transformation in schools and to hear directly from the Executive Producer of the film, Ted Dintersmith….

GeneralLisa ZapalacFebruary 12, 2016Long-View Micro Schoolmost likely to succeed, ted dintersmith, documentary, MLTS