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The Repaired Environment: Caring for our Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure

by Tanya L. Ryskind J.D. | Facilities, ML January 2024, The International Montessori Council

Montessori education is a child-centered approach that values the physical and social environment in which learning occurs. Therefore, the management of school facilities plays a critical role in creating positive Montessori learning communities. No matter who is...

Communication vs. Connection…Building Engagement with our Community

by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Administrative Team, Communication, Facilities, Faculty, Montessori Administrators, Montessori Teachers, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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Active Threat Safety Resources for Montessori Schools with special guest Stefani Ruskin and Dr. Gino Colura

by Kathy Leitch | Administrative Team, Communication, Facilities, Faculty, Montessori Administrators, Montessori Teachers, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

All employees can help prevent and prepare for potential active threat situations. This presentation provides guidance on how to plan and respond in the event of an active threat on a Montessori school campus. Montessori schools are unique as we have wide open...

Modular Buildings

by Tim Seldin | Facilities, ML September 2022, Montessori Administrators, The International Montessori Council

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Preparing an Early Childhood Learning Environment

by Marie M. Conti and Marcy Krever | Educational Program Coordination, Facilities, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), TC November 2021, The International Montessori Council

Editor’s Note: We know that the authors of this article really meant it to help teachers remember how important setting up children’s environments is to maximize the potential of each child at each stage during the early childhood years. However, because of how...