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The Courage to Lead When People, Money, and Morale Are All at Stake   Montessori school leadership is often discussed in terms of vision, values, and philosophy. But day-to-day reality unfolds in far more complicated terrain—at the intersection of people, money, morale, and mission, where every decision feels consequential and often personal. Today's Montessori leaders navigate an especially fragile landscape. Teachers are challenging to find, and support staff are stretched thin....

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 affordability. They worry about being perceived as elitist. They worry about turning families away. And sometimes, they worry that charging what the school truly needs will somehow betray the very values that drew them to...

  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 observed that when children grow up in intellectually and artistically alive environments—spaces that are warm and encouraging—they spontaneously ask questions, investigate, create, and explore new ideas. Children, especially in...