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Balancing Act: The Role of Montessori School Boards in Academic Oversight

Montessori education, with its child-centered philosophy and emphasis on individualized learning, has gained widespread recognition. Within the realm of Montessori schools, a pertinent question often arises: should the school board be intricately involved in academic oversight, mirroring practices commonly seen in Independent schools? This blog post explores the delicate balance required to harmonize the principles […]

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Benefits of a montessori school

Montessori education is an educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 20th century. Montessori schools follow a unique philosophy and methodology that differs from traditional education. Here are some potential benefits of sending your child to a Montessori school: Child-Centered Learning: Montessori education is based on the belief that children are naturally

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The Advantages of Montessori Schools Powered by Cordelia School Management Software

What is a Montessori School? In the world of education, Montessori schools stand out as bastions of progressive learning, prioritizing individual development and hands-on experiences for children. This blog post aims to unravel the core principles of Montessori education and shine a light on Cordelia, a specialized software management program designed specifically for Montessori schools.

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Battling Burnout

Emily and Amelia Nagoski may not have written Burnout especially for educators, but it sure feels like it. I ordered a copy before the episode of “Unlocking Us” got to Brené Brown’s Rapid-Fire Questions round. The pages are already underlined and dog-eared. When the stressors pile up and the pearls of meaning and goodness sometimes

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Listening and Reflecting on the Wisdom of Trisha Moquino

I’m deeply inspired and grateful for Montessorian and co-founder of the Keres Children’s Learning Center Trisha Moquino and her webinar, Remembering Indigenous Voices with donations benefiting the Black Montessori Education Fund. Considering my own identity and experience as a White lesbian, cis-gender, mother of two and teacher in North Carolina, how do I create a

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Creating, Meeting, and Managing Expectations for Holidays in 2020

Our nine-year-old daughter is right in the middle of the peak years for creating childhood memories around holidays and my students, who are three to six years old, are just now experiencing holidays they might remember for years to come. I know parents and teachers are grappling with just how to manage the complicated layers

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