Kindness, grace, and courtesy can fundamentally change every human interaction, yet these traits are rarely taught or practiced in school settings anymore. Because modern day education now consists of students struggling to master information for a test, children are rarely given time to interact with their peers and teachers without the shadow of pressure and […]
Read MoreThis past Sunday I had the privilege of sitting in a serene gallery at the Newport Art Museum to see two of our 7th graders recognized for their writing. Isabel Blair and Delia Tanzi-Buchman were each awarded a Notable Mention for short stories they submitted to Write Rhode Island‘s annual state-wide short fiction competition for […]
Read MorePeaceful social transformation depends largely on leaders who are educated in the strategies and methods of Nonviolence. As Maria Montessori strongly believed, this starts with children. I am thrilled to announce that Lacey Feeley, our Middle School Science & Occupations teacher, has been awarded an Ursula Thrush Peace Seed Grant in the amount of $500 by the […]
Read MoreLast week, the Middle School community took part in a unique opportunity. Teachers and students traveled to Inly Montessori School in Scituate, MA and attended the Montessori Inclusion Conference 2018 (MIC). MIC was a day-long conference for Montessori and other progressive middle school students, parents and teachers comprised of diversity, equity, and inclusion themed workshops. The […]
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