Riverside Leadership Academy

School

New Bern, NC

Riverside Leadership Academy is a tuition-free New Bern charter school serving K–8 with project-based learning, leadership curriculum, and SEL.

  • Families seeking tuition-free charter education in New Bern
  • Students who benefit from project-based learning
  • Families seeking leadership development and social-emotional learning

Head Start Home Based Program

School

New Bern, NC

Head Start Home Based Program is associated with Coastal Community Action, a 501(c)(3) that received an $8.5 million Head Start grant.

  • Families seeking Head Start or Early Head Start resources
  • Parents seeking early childhood school-readiness support
  • Spanish-speaking families seeking parent program materials

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FAQ

Is Riverside Leadership Academy tuition-free?

Yes. It is described as a tuition-free North Carolina public charter school.

What grades does Riverside Leadership Academy serve?

The school’s stated offering for the 2025–2026 school year is grades K–8.

What learning approach does Riverside Leadership Academy use?

Its stated approach combines project-based learning, leadership curriculum, and social-emotional learning. Exceptional Children services are also listed.

What does the Head Start Home Based Program provide?

It provides Head Start and Early Head Start resources, child-development programs, and school-readiness support. Parent handbooks are available in English and Spanish.