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Experiential Learning at the Secondary Level: NewGate School

Experiential Learning at the Secondary Level: NewGate School

by Amy Kremer-Treibly, NewGate Secondary Guide, Master of Experiential Education ”Only practical work and experience lead the young to maturity.”  – MARIA MONTESSORI, THE ABSORBENT MIND In NewGate’s Montessori learning environment there are several...
Spontaneous Typewriter

Spontaneous Typewriter

I am always looking for opportunities for my high school students to get involved with our local community as part of their English class. Often that means seeing live theater at one of the several amazing theaters in our area, but last month a new opportunity presented itself: typewriter poetry at our local independent bookstore on […]

Adolescents:Secondary Internship Program

Adolescents:Secondary Internship Program

Why Have An Internship Program? Maria Montessori’s wisdom about the adolescent revolved around her observation of their need for meaningful work. She encouraged educators to get students outside the classroom and into appropriate adult experiences as much as possible...