In the News
Learn more about our schools and Teacher Leaders through the media features below.
Check Out Martha D. Briggs’s Story
Read the inspiring story of Martha D. Briggs, co-founder of Mountain Juniper Montessori—her Montessori journey, challenges, and vision.
Meet Kelly Gomes of Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado
Get to know Kelly Gomes of Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado—her journey, leadership in teacher-led microschools, and vision.
Life & Work with Michelle Hobbins Maher of Aurora
Interview with Michelle Hobbins Maher on founding Mountain Juniper Montessori in Aurora, her educational journey, challenges, and vision.
So, You Want to Open a Microschool
Practical guide for aspiring founders on launching a microschool, navigating startup challenges, and leveraging networks to succeed.
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.
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.
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.
Wildflower Montessori Charter Schools Approved for Grand Valley
Wildflower Montessori Colorado will open four teacher-led micro-schools in Grand Valley, serving preschool–6th grade with community-focused, child-centered learning.
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.
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.
45 Years of Microschools in Philadelphia: Inside the Growing Movement of Child-Centered Schooling Alternatives
Philadelphia’s microschools and self-directed learning centers are expanding, offering affordable, child-led, and inclusive alternatives to traditional education.
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.
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.
This Newark Educator Is Removing Barriers to Outdoor Play and the Montessori Method for....
Deja Jones’ Honeypot Montessori in Newark offers Black children nature-based, Montessori learning, boosting curiosity, autonomy, and social-emotional growth.
Can a Network of Tiny, Teacher-Led Montessoris Spread Like Wildflowers?
Wildflower Montessori runs 61 diverse, teacher-led microschools across 16 states, serving mixed-age groups with authentic Montessori methods and community focus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Montessori Microschools Pop Up in Minnesota, with Plans for More to Serve Diverse Students
Star Tribune reports on the growth of Wildflower Montessori microschools, expanding access and supporting more teachers of color through community-based education.
How Microschool Networks Are Activating Education Entrepreneurs
How microschool networks are empowering education entrepreneurs to launch and grow small, personalized schools with shared support.
Wildflower and Charter Schools - MontessoriPublic
Wildflower Montessori expands into public charter schools, building tuition-free, teacher-led microschool networks with local autonomy.
The Montessori Schools Embracing Kid-Tracking Devices
Wildflower Schools pilots sensors to track student movement and interactions in Montessori classrooms, aiming to enhance observation and learning.
The Child Care Crisis: Innovations to the Rescue
Innovations tackling the child-care crisis—from tech solutions to policy shifts—are reshaping access, affordability, and support for families nationwide.
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.
Rock, Water and Pebble: Three Strategies for Scaling Education Innovations
New Profit outlines the “Rock, Water & Pebble” framework for scaling education innovations from comprehensive models to targeted and micro efforts.
How Elementary Schools Address Unfinished Learning Through Personalization
How elementary schools can tackle unfinished learning by personalizing instruction, blending small groups, whole-class work, and multi-age strategies.
Microschools Can Lead to Macro Change
Microschools offer small, agile, community-connected learning that personalizes education and sparks broader change in traditional systems.
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.
Podcast: My Kid is Able to Finish Schoolwork in 3 Hours
Listen to Class Disrupted Ep 5 on using school-day time to teach habits of success like time management, collaboration and self-direction.
Q&A - 3 Minutes with Wildflower Foundation Chief Matt Kramer
Q&A with Wildflower Foundation CEO Matt Kramer on teacher-led Montessori microschools, leadership, innovation and lessons from Teach For America.
Maya Soriano - Reviving Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment
Profile of Maya Soriano: educator and equity advocate blending trauma-informed, bilingual Montessori learning to support diverse learners.
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.
Invention Opportunity in Early Learning and Development
Explore 10 invention opportunities to boost equity and innovation in early learning, from play & literacy tools to family and community support.
Wildflower Schools are Growing and Spreading
Explore how Wildflower Schools, a decentralized Montessori micro-school network, expanded nationwide with teacher-led, community-rooted programs.
How Two Personalized Learning Models Accelerate the Progress of their High Achieving Students
How Rocketship and Wildflower personalized learning models help high-achieving students accelerate beyond grade-level content and stay challenged.
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.
How Personalized Learning Enthusiasts can Ensure They Aren't Lowering the Bar
Insights on how personalized learning can support struggling students without lowering academic expectations by blending remediation and grade-level rigor.
In Most Elementary Classrooms, Kids are All Over the Map Academically
Explore how two elementary schools personalize learning to meet students where they are academically and address wide skill differences.
7 Ways Microschools Help Communities Innovate
Explore seven ways microschools drive community innovation with nimble design, strong relationships, flexible formats and teacher leadership.
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.
Social Justice Meets Montessori with Maia Blankenship
A conversation on how social justice principles intersect with Montessori education, highlighting equity, inclusion, and transformative practice.
5 Top Takeaways from Catalyzing Connections
Key insights from Promise Venture’s Catalyzing Connections showcase on early childhood innovation, equity and solutions for child care.
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.
Kid-Tracking Sensors May Not Be the Wildest Thing About This Montessori Model
Examining a Montessori network using sensors & cameras in classrooms to track kids’ activity and rethinking school design beyond tech alone.
How to Build the Best Preschools
Debate over preschool learning: balancing academic instruction with free play to support development and school readiness in early childhood.
This Network of Montessori 'micro-schools' is Bringing the New Charter Concept to Indiana
How Wildflower’s Montessori micro-schools aim to become charter schools in Indianapolis, offering small, teacher-led education with autonomy.
Innovative School Models: Wildflower Schools
Watch this National Charter Schools Institute webinar on Wildflower’s decentralized Montessori micro-school model supporting children, families, and educators.
Royce-Diop '07 a Campion for Racial Equity in Education
Profile of Royce Diop at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University highlighting his leadership, work, and impact on campus.
Montessori Was the Original Personalized Learning
Montessori was the original personalized learning; Wildflower updates it with small, teacher-led micro-schools where students guide their learning.
Montessori Advocate Seeks Public Support for Pre-K Expansion
Montessori advocate urges local leaders to back a pilot public‑private plan to expand pre‑K access through Wildflower Montessori partnerships.
Wildflower Schools Bloom Amid Discontent with Education
Wildflower Schools’ Montessori micro-school network grows as an innovative, small, teacher-led alternative amid parental discontent with traditional options.
School Disruption on the Small Scale
Explores how micro-schools like NuVu and Wildflower personalize learning on a small scale and whether they can expand beyond elite niches.
Public, Private, or Something in Between? New Model for Montessori Schools
Profiles alternative Montessori models that bridge private, community‑oriented and accessible schooling to expand high‑quality Montessori beyond traditional sectors.
Free Play or Flashcards? New Study Nods to More Rigourous Preschools
Nationwide research finds preschool classrooms with more academic focus boost early literacy and math skills by kindergarten, sparking debate on play vs. academics.