Montessori Institute for the Science of Peace

10/20/2021

As early as 1937, Montessori spoke of bringing adolescents into the halls of power where global decisions are made. She called for the Social Party of the Child. The United Nations is beginning to recognize the immense capacity and motivation for change these citizens have--to save their world and their future.

Young people are changing the world 8 April 2019, New York Across countries and continents, our world is witnessing a rise in youth engagement and even a ‘youth quake’ as one news outlet described the recent Global Climate Strike. Inspired by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg, some 1.6...

03/07/2019

Check out the new blog post on Growth Mindset in Montessori classrooms. There are lots of great resources linked at the end.

Montessori Institute For The Science Of Peace

11/26/2017

The more we know about how media affects our children and students, the more informed our choices about boundaries can be.

It's not proof of cause and effect, but should be a warning, researchers say. Surveys showed teens — especially girls — who spent hours online daily were more likely than others to report depression.

10/15/2017

Between the natural disasters, violent conflict, and intolerance in policy and behavior it is easy to feel anxious and overwhelmed. How do we protect and affirm what our children are hearing and seeing? Here are some tips:

Guidance from a family therapist.

10/09/2017

Calling all future leaders! Here is another avenue to make a difference!

When I left office, I told you all that the single most important thing I could do would be to help prepare the next generation of leaders to take their own crack at changing the world. The Obama Foundation Fellows program is looking to do just that -- train and support civic innovators who are solving problems in their communities in creative and powerful ways. Apply to join our inaugural class of twenty Fellows by Friday, October 6th: www.Obama.org/Fellowship

09/19/2017

Our thoughts are with all the families and schools affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. What an amazing way to keep educating the future!

One hundred seventy 3-to-6-year-old students restarted their school year at the Post Oak School in Bellaire this week in one very large classroom: the school’s basketball gym. Harvey flooded the lower school campus at Bissonnet St. and Avenue B in

08/16/2017

You can now read the 2017 Adolescent Summits' consolidated manifesto and the manifestos in their original words!

Montessori Institute For The Science Of Peace

08/16/2017

IMC Prague 2017

Students from five continents gathered at the International Montessori Congress in Prague, Czech Republic to develop local project to address global environmental and social issues. Photo credit: IMC Prague 2017

08/16/2017

Czech out the amazing work of the Prague Adolescent Summit participants!

2017 Prague Montessori Model UN Summit

07/30/2017

What a wonderful summit! Thank you to all who made it possible!

07/27/2017

Today the Prague Adolescent Summit is presenting at the opening ceremony of the International Montessori Congress. Come hear about the amazing work our summit students are doing! Prague Convention Center, 12pm

07/26/2017

We're so happy to participate in the International Montessori Congress in Prague through the first Prague Adolescent Summit!