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Community, Interrupted: Reflections on a Paradigm Shift and the Role of the Adult in Adolescent Communities
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.
A Dialogue on Montessori High School!
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.
When Time Stands Still
IMTI Staff Member Susan Holmes Glazier reflects on the way multi-age environments provide for spontaneous and meaningful learning opportunities.
Getting the Ball Rolling with Seminar: A Socratic Seminar Practice Game
“…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!
Progress Reports as Spiritual Practice
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…”
Production and Exchange...Where'd Microeconomy Go?
I don’t know if I’ve come across a group of people who love the precision of language more than Montessorians…
Updates from Beechworth Montessori Adolescent Program
Orientation graduate Laureen Barnard shares a reflection of the shift to eLearning at Beechworth Montessori Adolescent Program in Victoria, Australia!
Working In Collaboration with Adolescents and Their Families
Course lecturer and advisor Pat Ludick encourages practitioners to connect with parents AND adolescents as learning shifts back into the home.
Adaptability and Flexibility
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.
Supporting Montessori Education Online
John Buzzard shares how he’s transitioning his Upper School Integrated Humanities projects to a distance learning model…
Updates from Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School
An Update from Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School in Denver, Colorado!