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The Montessori Foundation is a non-profit educational organization that nurtures, inspires, and supports the development of strong, successful Montessori schools around the world. We consult with and coach Montessori schools at every stage of development. We also serve as a trusted source of information and Montessori programs for families.
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Montessori for Every Family
Lorna McGrath &
Tim Seldin
Montessori 101
The Montessori
Foundation Staff
The Parenting Puzzle
Lorna McGrath
The Montessori Foundation
How to Raise an Amazing Child
Tim Seldin
A Few Posts
Tuition, True Cost, and the Moral Courage to Charge What a School Requires
One of the most emotionally complex tasks in founding or leading a private Montessori school is setting tuition. It is also one of the most consequential. I have watched otherwise thoughtful, capable school founders lose sleep over tuition decisions. They worry about...
The Integrated Montessori Curriculum
Understanding Montessori's Educational Foundation Dr. Maria Montessori's research led her to a revolutionary conclusion: intelligence is not rare among human beings but manifests naturally through the spontaneous curiosity present in children from birth. She...
What makes a montessori school ‘Montessori?’
by Tim Seldin If you've spent your career in independent schools or early childhood education, you've likely encountered Montessori—perhaps as a competitor, a curiosity, or simply another name in the landscape of educational options. I want to take a few...
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