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...
Lucy Welsted, head of an international Montessori school in Cordoba, Spain, shared her inspiring journey of creating a thriving bilingual program in a recent Talk with Mirka. From its initial challenges to becoming a model of multilingual education, Lucy’s experience offers valuable insights for educators and administrators alike. Why Bilingual Education? Bilingual education is more than teaching children...
Dear Montessori colleagues and friends around the world, hello! Today I am writing to you from my most favorite spa. I decided to leave my family and the Institute for one full week!, to rest and restore my energy. I have had health issues due to all kinds of stress and I am committed to taking good care of myself in 2023, so...
Greetings to all of you from the Bilingual Montessori project team! As we are entering a new school year, we are happy to share news about the progress of our project work during the last couple of months. If you missed our first newsletter, here is a quick summary of what the Bilingual Montessori project is all...
