March 14, 2022 The New Yorker Dear Editor, Montessori was recently in the public eye with Ms. Winter’s book review in the New Yorker of Cristina Stefano’s new publication, "The Child is the
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Vision
Whether or not you have this day off, we encourage you to celebrate the life, sacrifice, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our lives are different because of
A New Year’s Wish of Love
When we work with love we renew the spirit; that renewal is an act of self-love, it nurtures our growth. It’s not what you do but how you do it.
Seasonal Reflection
How often do we unwittingly or unknowingly cause harm to the students and families in our communities, and how can we do better? This post is by no means an
Chauvin Response
While we were still processing the myriad emotions we experienced following last Tuesday’s conviction of Derek Chauvin, the news covered stories of two more Black men shot by police, Andrew
Statement on the shootings in Atlanta
We at the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector, like much of our nation, feel a deep sense of sadness and revulsion at the recent killings in and
No Matter the Outcome
NCMPS is committed to human flourishing and, as a team of individuals, we have each chosen to serve this commitment through education and, specifically, Montessori education. This means a commitment
Committing and Recommitting
“Generations from now when parents teach their children what is meant by courage, the story of John Lewis will come to mind–an American who knew that change could not wait
Be a Revolutionary!
A teacher must begin by studying his own defects, his own evil tendencies, rather than by being excessively preoccupied with a child’s tendencies. —Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood In
Of all things, love is the most potent
In so many ways, this is not business as usual. And, yet, when so much has changed, what Montessori teaches about child development, fundamental needs, and human flourishing has not
