Tech geniuses, nation builders and famous artists have praised the benefits of a Montessori education – but does it hold up to scientific scrutiny? David Robson and Alessia Franco investigate. When ...

It’s been more than 100 years since Dr. Maria Montessori first developed the Montessori method of education, which focuses on building children’s resourcefulness and natural abilities through ...

Today’s Google Doodle is a special one that honors the 142nd birthday of Maria Montessori: Montessori education is characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

“Education should no longer be mostly imparting of knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentialities.” — Dr Maria Montessori Dr Maria Montessori, physician, ...

Cincinnati has been at the forefront of Montessori education in the U.S. Some of the earliest schools to teach the Montessori method have been in the Queen City, and Xavier University has been ...

After a few years of teaching at the same school, Lana Strong and Aja Staniszewski noticed a recurring theme. "We found ourselves saying, 'If this was my school, I'd do it this way,' " Strong said. So ...