Regina Feldman, program director of Metro Montessori Middle School at Childpeace Montessori, reflects on the paradigm shifts between adolescents and the adults who support them in the years since the start of the pandemic.

Looking for insight on the ongoing development of Montessori High School programs? Enjoy these recorded presentations from experienced practitioners and program developers in the public and private sectors.

IMTI Staff Member Susan Holmes Glazier reflects on the way multi-age environments provide for spontaneous and meaningful learning opportunities.

“…Last year I created a game to practice seminar skills. It worked well, and it was silly, good fun too. As we get deeper into the new school year mostly in person (at least in this part of the world), I am sharing it with you as a back-to-seminar gift. I hope it helps you and your students get rolling and get to the lovely synergy of a good seminar.” IMTI Staff Member Susan Holmes discusses practicing skills for Socratic Seminar!

One of the many gifts Dr. Maria Montessori gave us is the mandate to observe every individual, every day, and to meet them where they are on that day. It is difficult to do this in normal times, much less when I come to school thinking “windows cracked, humidifiers on, air filters on, mask check, temperature check, remind students to wash hands…”

Before the pandemic so many people. SO MANY PEOPLE. Each day experienced food insecurity, housing insecurity and discrimination, job loss and job instability, inequitable access to resources that should be available to all…

I don’t know if I’ve come across a group of people who love the precision of language more than Montessorians…

Director of Training Laurie Ewert-Krocker offers some reflection on Maria Montessori’s work in celebration of her 150th birthday.

Orientation graduate Laureen Barnard shares a reflection of the shift to eLearning at Beechworth Montessori Adolescent Program in Victoria, Australia!

Director of Training Laurie Ewert-Krocker offers advice to parents supporting their adolescents in their learning at home during the current crisis.

Adolescents themselves are the most insightful experts on their own needs. Lifelong Montessori student, Lucy, age 17, shares her thoughts on what adolescents need from their families right now.

Course lecturer and advisor Pat Ludick encourages practitioners to connect with parents AND adolescents as learning shifts back into the home.

Orientation graduate and Administrative Consultant Gena Engelfried discusses her investigation of tools for helping adolescents pursue connection and self-expression in the new digital landscape.

John Buzzard shares how he’s transitioning his Upper School Integrated Humanities projects to a distance learning model…

An Update from Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School in Denver, Colorado!

Maria Montessori left a fairly detailed blueprint for an environment she envisioned for adolescents, even though…

“You work with adolescents? Bless you!” 

That has been the all-too-frequent response to my work over the years (and yours, I would guess)…

The legacy and growth of IMTI speaks to the power of Montessori’s work, and the dedication and wisdom of the people who have devoted their lives to bringing her vision to life…