Both traditions want people to think. They want people who are problem solvers and can take apart a problem and put it back together again. |
Montessori is a movement that is expanding like wildfire. Today people think about education; there are a lot more choices. I think people are looking for alternatives. |
Montessori is a philosophy. The goal is to create a humanistic, respectful individual, to develop the full potential of a person in every area ? physical, social, emotional, intellectual. |
Schools are not clear about the mission of the school. They're not clear about what they're trying to do besides get the kids into college. I think American education right now is driven by test scores. |