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There are moments when you suddenly realize how quickly everything is moving. For me, this came recently as I looked ahead at the coming months. Travel plans, global projects, courses, conferences… and I caught myself thinking: 2026 is practically already in motion. And what a movement it is. Adolescent Program Tour USA & Mexico I can’t believe it....
A letter to the community from Mirka: I just printed our 98th diploma for a graduate of our Elementary (6–12) teacher training course. It was a profound moment for me. These 98 names on paper aren’t just numbers for us. They are 98 special human beings who have dedicated their lives to the transformation of education. This...
Exploring Montessori leadership, advocacy, and speaking with clarity? This podcast conversation with Dr. Wraychel Gilmore offers a powerful introduction to the thinking behind her work. In this episode, Mirka speaks with Dr. Wraychel Gilmore about Montessori leadership, systemic change in education, and what it truly means to advocate for Montessori in complex adult-facing environments. You will...
15 Years That Give Meaning How Montessori Seeds Grow Over Time When education becomes a lifelong journey At the beginning of a new year, there is a traditional Czech proverb: “Jak na nový rok, tak po celý rok.” It means that the way we begin the year often shapes everything that follows. If this is true, then 2026 begins with...
A Montessori perspective on literacy in Elementary Children learning in a second language often reach a confusing point.They understand the topic, speak with confidence, and may already read fluently in their first language, yet reading and writing in the second language feels slow, fragmented, or frustrating. This is a common experience in Montessori Elementary classrooms, especially in bilingual...
Running a Montessori school today is more complex than ever. Montessori guides are deeply engaged with children and parents, while at the same time schools grow, regulations change, and new challenges like the digital and AI era keep coming. That is why Montessori school leaders matter – and why the AMI Montessori School Leadership Course was...
In this episode of the Lead Montessori podcast (in preparation of the upcoming conference), I had the pleasure of speaking with Dinara about her incredible journey of bringing Montessori education to Kazakhstan.
We bring you an inspiring conversation with Hanka Chramostova, principal of Montessori School Andílek in Prague. Over the years, her school has secured more than 1.5 million euros in grant funding—allowing them to grow, support families, and expand their programs from toddlers to adolescents.
We bring you an inspiring conversation with Hanka Chramostova, principal of Montessori School Andílek in Prague. Over the years, her school has secured more than 1.5 million euros in grant funding—allowing them to grow, support families, and expand their programs from toddlers to adolescents.
We bring you an inspiring conversation with Hanka Chramostova, principal of Montessori School Andílek in Prague. Over the years, her school has secured more than 1.5 million euros in grant funding—allowing them to grow, support families, and expand their programs from toddlers to adolescents.
