Experts today are saying much of what Dr Maria Montessori said 100 years ago, but in a different language.  At a recent International Montessori Congress, non-Montessorian keynote speakers presented current research that shows that for optimum learning and the development of the whole child, ’nature’ is central and key.  ‘Nature’ holds several meanings.

This Harvard Business Review article, mentions cornerstones of Montessori education that we hear repeatedly sited as valued aspects of their Montessori experience, years later, by our past students.

AlumniME Alumni brings you the first of our “Where are they now?” interviews of Montessori East Alumni.  This interview with past student Antonia Ross profiles an amazing young lady with the world in her view.  

One of the most common questions we get asked is about the transition into mainstream high school after Montessori. To help answer this we have an annual parent evening were we invite back a panel of students and parents to share their experience.  It's clear from the feedback we gather that the children adapt just fine and go on to do very well.  This year's event was extremely popular.