The future of education?
The innate will to learn is the basic premise of the Montessori philosophy. So we emphasize giving students the freedom to explore the Montessori works, and allow them the time an space to teach each...
View ArticleFinnish Schools and Montessori Education
The BBC has a fascinating article on the Finnish educational system; specifically, why it consistently ranks among the best in the world despite the lack of standardized testing. A couple things stand...
View ArticleLearning from Multiple Perspectives Works Better
In fact scientists have found that variety boosts both attention and retention. –Patti Neighmond on NPR’s Morning Edition (2011): Think You’re An Auditory Or Visual Learner? Scientists Say It’s...
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The Essentials of Education
Free school offered under a bridge in New Delhi, India. Image from NBC News’ Photoblog. Two things, I think, are required for the best education: an enthusiasm for teaching, and a yearning to learn....
View ArticleRacial Discrimination in Housing
Racial segregation in housing has a long history in the US. Prior to 1917, cities could (and did) pass laws banning sales of houses to black people in white-majority neighborhoods (interestingly, one...
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