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Pittsburgh Public teacher proposes Montessori charter school

Educator Stephanie Lapine is launching Three Rivers Wildflower Montessori to bring inclusive Montessori schools to underserved Pittsburgh areas.

What if teachers could design the schools they've always dreamed of?

After years of limits in traditional schools, LaTania Scott now leads Blazing Stars Montessori, where teacher-led freedom brings creative learning ideas to life.

A Montessori Preschool Grows Its Freedom Dream

Sankofa Learning Center blends Montessori lessons with self-love, serving African Diaspora families as it grows its presence in Westville.

Montessori Program Opens its Doors in Gasport

Educators Brandi Silsby and Rachel Struckman are opening Bergamot Montessori, a new half-day preschool and kindergarten this school year.

Cactus Bloom Montessori School Holds Ribbon-Cutting

Cactus Bloom Community School opens in Grand Junction as the region’s first Wildflower Montessori micro-school, serving PreK–3 with plans to grow.

Small classes, field trips every day: What's a microschool?

Blue Montessori, a new D.C. Wildflower microschool, offers PreK students a small, supportive environment fostering friendships and early learning.

New Afrocentric Montessori school opens in Germantown

Imani Jackson is opening Poinciana Montessori in Germantown, blending hands-on learning with Afro-centric values for students aged 6–9.

The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school

River Montessori High in South Bend is a private LGBTQ+–affirming school where students and teachers thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment.

The Rise of Education Entrepreneurs in Minnesota

Twin Cities educators are creating innovative, small-scale schools— Montessori, classical, and homeschool programs—offering personalized, flexible learning.

Inside the Growing Movement of Child-Centered Schooling Alternatives in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s microschools and self-directed learning centers are expanding, offering affordable, child-led, and inclusive alternatives to traditional education.

Taking Montessori Outside! Lessons from a Montessori Forest School with Heather Barger

Heather Barger of The Montessori Field School shares how outdoor, hands-on Montessori learning nurtures children’s academic, social, and emotional growth.

Comencemos a sanar: La importancia de la educación

El artículo de Viva la Tarde resalta cómo educar sobre salud mental y bienestar es clave para sanar individual y socialmente, destacando la importancia de la educación.

PODCAST | LiberatED Podcast Ep. 180 (Poinciana Montessori)

Imani Jackson discusses planning and launching Poinciana Wildflower Montessori in Philadelphia, sharing insights on the process and school-founding journey.

A Surge of Parents Seeking Child-Centered Schooling Alternatives in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s 45-year microschool movement shows growing child-centered education alternatives, from self-directed learning to new affordable microschool models.

Blazing Stars, blazing trails - NextSteps: Step Up For Students

LaTania Scott and Kameeka Shirley founded Blazing Stars Montessori, a diverse, teacher-led microschool in Florida offering accessible, student-centered learning.

Utah's Emerging Education Ecosystem Is Diverse and Accessible (Pinyon Montessori)

Utah’s education ecosystem is expanding with diverse, accessible options like microschools and choice programs that help families find learning models that fit their needs.

Pinyon Montessori Wants to Provide a School for Anyone and Everyone

Pinyon Montessori in Salt Lake City aims to be accessible to all families with income-based tuition, anti-bias values, and a mission to expand Montessori access.

This Montessori School was Founded to Get Underserved Black Children Outside

Deja Jones started Honeypot Montessori in Newark to get underserved Black kids outdoors and into nature-based Montessori play, breaking barriers to access.

PODCAST | LiberatED Podcast Ep. 144 (Allium Montessori)

Wildflower’s Montessori microschool network helps teacher-entrepreneurs launch and grow their own child-centered schools with support and resources.

The Journey of Dahlia Montessori and the ower of Multilingual Education - Letty Rising

Trillium highlights Montessori multilingual immersion’s role in fostering language development, cultural awareness, and inclusive, diverse learning.

PODCAST | LiberaED Podcast Ep. 94 (Wildflower New York Charter School)

Teachers from Wildflower New York Charter School discuss creating a small, Montessori, teacher-led charter in the South Bronx focused on child-centered learning.

First Montessori High School School Opening in Columbus, Focusing on Ecological Education

Montessori Earth plans Columbus’s first Montessori high school, focusing on hands-on, ecological, student-centered learning beginning with 9th grade.

DC Wildflower Launches Its First Community Charter School: Riverseed

DC Wildflower opens The Riverseed School in NE Washington, an inclusive teacher-led Montessori charter focused on community and nature-based learning.

Business Women Who Brunch (Blazing Stars Montessori)

Join local female movers and shakers for the ‘Business Women Who Brunch’ networking meet-up on March 16, connecting and empowering women.

Charter flight: Aurora charter schools expanding into Montessori, specialty schools and...

Aurora approves Wildflower Montessori charters, letting parents access public Montessori micro-schools for preK–6, led by teacher-entrepreneurs in small classes.

It's Music to Their Ears (Marigold Monetessori)

Local Haverhill musicians and community members share joy and connection through a special music event that brings students and fans together.

Snowdrop Montessori School Opens in Gerson Building

Snowdrop Montessori School, a micro-Montessori for toddlers and infants, opened in Haverhill’s Gerson Building with a ribbon-cutting to serve local families.

Snowdrop Montessori School Formally Opens with Ribbon Cutting Next WeeK

Snowdrop Montessori School in Haverhill is hosting a ribbon‑cutting Sept. 21 as it opens its new Gerson Building location for toddlers under 3.

A Conversation with the DC Wildflower Public Charter School Team

Episode 17 features a conversation with the DC Wildflower Public Charter School leadership about building community‑focused micro‑Montessori schools.

Liberatory Education for Youn Learners in Allenhurst (Dahlia Montessori, NJ)

Dahlia Montessori, in Allenhurst, opens this September with bilingual immersion and equity‑focused spots, including for underserved families.

New Goldenrod Montessori Opening on Shaker Square

Goldenrod Montessori will open at Shaker Square during the pandemic, offering hands‑on learning for ages 3‑6 with safety measures and local support.

New South Bend Montessori High School Opens

River Montessori High School opened downtown South Bend during the pandemic with 14 students, community learning and safety measures in place.