"Gardening, often seen as an adult endeavor, unveils its transformative magic when it meets the eager hands and curious minds of young children." ...
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Early Childhood
Virginia Department of Education approves Montessori curriculum
Montessori schools that receive public funds will now be able to select "Montessori Birth through Five Curriculum: Virginia Montessori Association" as their approved curriculum, to continue to access public funds and serve the most vulnerable members of their communities. ...
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CGMS offers Early Childhood Assistant Certification
The 11-week course includes approximately 8 hours of coursework each week including video viewing of Montessori lectures and lessons, online discussion forums, observation and or other practical assignments to put what you are learning in practice, journaling, and a 1 hour live video class in zoom each week. ...
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Trust for Learning announces Head Start Quality Grant
Grants will support early education providers with tools to transition to an ideal learning approach which includes the Montessori method, Waldorf education and more ...
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Essay: The Essential Value of a Worker-Owned Childcare Ecosystem
"Even before the pandemic, the childcare sector faced significant infrastructure challenges—including safety, facilities, and personnel—that are rarely discussed." ...
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