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Montessori and Google: Early Influences Count

October 17, 2014 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

Montessori and Google

In a recent article in The Guardian: How Google’s Larry Page became a responsible entrepreneur, by Carol Sanford (actually an excerpt from her new book The Responsible Entrepreneur). Below are some excerpts from that article: To understand Google’s orientation toward creating global change, it's helpful to know a bit … [Read more...]

Montessori: The Missing Voice in the Education Reform Debate

February 25, 2014 By Laura Flores Shaw Leave a Comment

Originally published on HuffingtonPost.com Over a century ago, Dr. Maria Montessori discovered through scientific observations of children that they are not empty vessels to be filled -- they are intrinsically motivated doers. She saw that providing a hands-on learning environment that valued choice, concentration, … [Read more...]

Common Misconceptions About Montessori

December 12, 2013 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

Because the name "Montessori" is not a trademark, it has occasionally been used by schools that do not actually follow the Montessori Method. Unfortunately, this has created a lot of myths and misconceptions about true Montessori practices, as implemented by legitimate schools accredited by AMI and AMS. Montessori … [Read more...]

Maria Montessori: Is the Montessori method any good?

November 19, 2013 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

At the beginning of the 20th century, Italy's first female physician, Maria Montessori, sought to turn education on its head. Using methods developed through her work with developmentally disabled children, Montessori created a 'child-centered' approach that emphasizes rich environments, freedom, and respect for the … [Read more...]

The Process of Normalization

October 25, 2013 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

Originally published on the North American Montessori Teacher's Association website. In Montessori education, the term "normalization" has a specialized meaning. "Normal" does not refer to what is considered to be "typical" or "average" or even "usual." "Normalization" does not refer to a process of being forced to … [Read more...]

Does it Work? What Research Says About Montessori and Student Outcomes

September 30, 2013 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

Montessori parents know first-hand how this approach to education supports and nurtures children’s development in all areas: physical, intellectual, language, and social-emotional. Scientific research confirms that Montessori children have an advantage not only academically, but also in social and emotional … [Read more...]

The Montessori Mind: How Montessori Promotes Mindful Learning

August 20, 2013 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

Written by Malia Jacobson, ParentMap Young children aren’t usually known for intense concentration. To the contrary, kids are expected to bounce from one activity to another with the attention span of a gnat. That’s why parents are surprised by what they see when they tour Bellevue’s Eton Montessori School: Children as … [Read more...]

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Once Again Rated An “A’ School

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Educational Horizons Charter School is located in West Melbourne, Florida. Educational Horizons is a small community-focused Charter School with an emphasis on the Montessori Method. We are proud to be an "A" school within the Brevard Public School system for the past FIVE years!  We also have the rating of a "High Performing School" as well as a "Florida School of Excellence". Kindergarten through sixth grade is … Learn More

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