One of the most pressing and concerning issues of our contemporary educational and cultural landscape is the conception of education as instantaneous, as if you could just download knowledge. The moment of learning may very well come in spontaneous bursts, but it can’t be reduced to the exchange of information transmitted instantaneously. While we may […]
One of our favorite things about running a school is having the opportunity to meet and introduce new families to the Montessori approach to education. For some, it can be a transformational experience. Last weekend we had the good fortune of meeting with Amy and Hugh Weber, along with their daughter Emerson. We showed them […]
We were recently interviewed by the Argus Leader on the importance of early childhood education in the community of Sioux Falls, SD.
We were fortunate enough to have a conversation with Maren Schmidt about her wonderful new book. Through a series of exchanges, going back-and-forth, we’re more than happy to share our dialogue here. We hope you enjoy! What is unique about “Understanding Montessori: A Guide for Parents” is that it offers a comprehensive guide for parents, from the […]