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Meet Mario Benabe: Growing a Wildflower Charter in the Bronx
Wildflower NY Charter School is transforming learning in the Bronx, with rising NWEA math & reading scores and a joyful community!
Wildflower Schools
Feb 12
The Spirit of Juneteenth Lives Daily
Juneteenth reminds us that the journey toward freedom is ongoing, and it is our collective duty to uphold this legacy. Remembering the significance of historical moments to our nation, such as Juneteenth, is one of the motivations behind me having founded two Wildflower Schools, where those schools are now the most diverse child-led programs in our city.
Wildflower Schools
Jun 18, 2024
Puerto Rico Partnerships Seed New Progress
While Montessori education is highly valued and sought after in Puerto Rico, residents have experienced significant disparities in access: Wealthier families historically have been able to choose and afford a high-quality Montessori education for their children, while families who earn lower and middle incomes have not.
Wildflower Schools
Aug 14, 2023
Montessori for Our Collective Liberation
Wildflower Schools – Minnesota hosted a virtual town hall with a panel of Black and Indigenous education leaders and institution-builders from around the United States. The panelists shared the life experiences, spiritual preparation, and practical skills they build upon to use Montessori education as a tool for racial justice and liberation.
Wildflower Schools
Jun 15, 2022
Montessori: Authentic or Keepin’ it real?
The most relevant and authentic aspects of the Montessori pedagogy are those that can be used today as tools for our liberation. My mentor Asa Hilliard, Black psychologist and Montessorian writes, “Montessori is a metaphor for humanity because it is a pedagogy that helps humans receive what they naturally need”
Wildflower Schools
Jun 18, 2020
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