The International Montessori Congress provided a great deal of inspiration on a broad range of topics. There were so many insightful and intelligent keynote speakers and workshop presenters; by the end of the event I felt almost overwhelmed by all...

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A few days ago a package arrived at my doorstep. The parcel itself was small and unassuming, yet I immediately knew that what was inside was immensely valuable and powerful. Hidden inside this package was wisdom, inspiration, insight and advocacy;...

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Midway through a morning of meandering through Montessori schools I stumbled across this delightful display. Artfully arranged and infinitely inspiring; a wall of heroes, pioneers, advocates, philosophers and creators! Some faces are immediately familiar, others take a few more minutes...

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Once upon a time there was a little boy called Kalan who believed that he could change the world... ...and then there were the adults around him who wanted to make sure that he continued to believe. Several months ago...

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The value of P.R.A.I.S.E As a Montessori educator I am often asked to explain what distinguishes my chosen pedagogy from more common educational approaches. The comprehensive answer used to be a very long one, as Montessori is such a rich and...

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