Freedom and discipline are key elements in the Montessori method: every Montessori program practiced with fidelity allows for freedom. When I observed a Montessori classroom for the first time, I was struck by the children’s freedom of movement and choice.
Major Montessori landscape report from ETS
Finally, the use of data is highlighted and as process input common to all the early childhood models in question. Montessorians might have preferred direct reference to observation and record-keeping as a primary data collection mode for our classrooms, but it’s good to see our data-aware approach recognized and validated.
Angeline Lillard calls for radical reform
Prominent Montessori researcher Dr. Angeline Lillard has a powerful new piece in the journal Educational Psychology Review: Shunned and Admired: Montessori, Self-Determination, and a Case for Radical School Reform
Making some changes in teacher training
Freedom and discipline are key elements in the Montessori method: every Montessori program practiced with fidelity allows for freedom. When I observed a Montessori classroom for the first time, I was struck by the children’s freedom of movement and choice.
What we’ve learned, and what we’re learning
Freedom and discipline are key elements in the Montessori method: every Montessori program practiced with fidelity allows for freedom. When I observed a Montessori classroom for the first time, I was struck by the children’s freedom of movement and choice.
Measuring equity in Montessori communities
Freedom and discipline are key elements in the Montessori method: every Montessori program practiced with fidelity allows for freedom. When I observed a Montessori classroom for the first time, I was struck by the children’s freedom of movement and choice.
Say yes: opening doors to Montessori
I’ve been thinking and talking a lot lately about Montessori outcomes. Recent research, most notably from Dr. Angeline Lillard, suggests that Montessori education can interrupt the tight coupling between family income and a child’s success.
Advancing equity in public Montessori
Freedom and discipline are key elements in the Montessori method: every Montessori program practiced with fidelity allows for freedom. When I observed a Montessori classroom for the first time, I was struck by the children’s freedom of movement and choice.
At Crossway, equity is a family affair
Crossway Community, a residential educational program for women and their young children in Kensington, Maryland, opened in 1990 as a wrap-around center, integrating an innovative adult education initiative, a Montessori-inspired early childhood program, and a community center.
Equity, access, and curiosity
We may think of this inspirational quote as a guiding mantra to remember as we assist our young students in the cultivation of independence. But did you know that this is also a powerful insight that can guide us in establishing a legacy of equity and access to Montessori education?
Measuring lesson-giving equity
Freedom and discipline are key elements in the Montessori method: every Montessori program practiced with fidelity allows for freedom. When I observed a Montessori classroom for the first time, I was struck by the children’s freedom of movement and choice.