What does the public think of Montessori education? This research sought to understand perceptions of Montesori education held by the general public, including attitudes and demographic characteristics that are associated with those perceptions. By Angela K. Murray
Download the Research ItemCan increasing knowledge of Montessori philosophy, practice, and outcomes increase support for a Montessori program among public school district administrators when they lead Montessori programs without any Montessori training? By Katy Wright
Download the Research ItemHave you ever wondered what population of students public Montessori programs serve? This study examines the racial and economic diversity of 300 whole-school, public Montessori programs open in 2012–2013. By Mira Catherine Debs
Download the Research ItemResearch from the past 40 years indicates that African American students are subjected to exclusionary discipline, including suspension and expulsion, at rates two to three times higher than their White peers, so this study examines how these rates differ in public Montessori schools. By Katie E. Brown, Aimy S.L. Steele
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: “Reading & Math Achievement for Third Grade African American Students in Public Montessori Schools” - Presenter: Katie E. Brown - https://youtu.be/7j8g9HQ3tjk
Download the Research ItemWhile her eight months in California did have a positive impact on the growth of the Montessori movement, Montessori’s engagement with mainstream education had limited impact and it gave way to waning interest in Montessori education in the United States. By Joe Parham
Download the Research ItemYou don’t have to have a PhD to be a discerning consumer of research! This article will help you to be a more critical reader of research related to Montessori education and give you the tools to implement the findings in your own work. By Angela Murray, Janet Bagby, and Tracey Sulak
Download the Research ItemThis dissertation proposes tools for screening, progress monitoring, diagnosis, and program evaluation, including assessments from preschool through the upper elementary years, as well as professional opportunities for teachers to develop their skills in using and interpreting reading assessments. By Linda Stewart Zankowksy
Download the Research ItemTeachers began this project unsure about how to implement the kind of science curriculum they wanted, and their students did not see the value of “Western Science.” By Nanette Schonleber, Ivy K Kelling
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