Creating a foundation for peace is not a passive activity. And in the face of an overwhelming tide of violence and misled adult ideologies of the “leaders” of the world, peace must be passionately, poetically, fought for without pause or concern for political judgement. The risks are too great to sit by and do nothing. Thank you for this message!!!
Yes, yes, yes. You said it so beautifully! Peace is not passive. It’s active, urgent, and deeply political, especially in a world where children bear the cost of adult complacency. Montessori didn’t tiptoe around that truth, and neither can we. You teach older children right? I’m sure there is so much you could add to this, since my experience is limited to early childhood. Honored to be in this work with you!
Damn. I like you too. I guess this means you’re officially in the Montessori Mafia. Membership requires loud truths, zero tolerance for gatekeeping, and an unshakeable belief in the child’s inherent goodness in the face of the adult world’s relentless nonsense!
Thank you so much, friend! I’m honored to be part of the conversation you’re bringing to your community. Montessori educators like us are the real change-makers, and we bring about those changes by sharing this information and talking about these issues!
All the yesses!! Montessori is not neutral. I couldn't love this article more, Emily. I am sitting here in deep awe and so beyond thankful for this loud truth, so eloquently penned; your words are so affecting — goosebumps-inducing.
I cannot overstate how important this article is on democratizing Montessori — recentering the forgotten citizen; I am in tears with profound gratitude to you; brilliant, thoughtful, caring Montessori Mafia human!
Ps. I am a research librarian with the Montessori Glossary, a community project supported by the Center for Montessori Studies; I'd love to discuss permission to use your article as a reference for terms, and to include it in our eventual Resource Guide.
Pps. I'm submitting the forgotten citizen as a new term for the glossary, and will link to your article as a bibliographic source.
Thank you for writing a powerful and peaceful message. I believe it wholeheartedly, although the rest of the world seems to be marching lockstep in the opposite direction.
Bravo! I sure wish I lived near Birmingham! Lots of Love from Pearl River, Louisiana. Mom with grown Montessori Kiddos. The World needs more of THIS! NOW!
Creating a foundation for peace is not a passive activity. And in the face of an overwhelming tide of violence and misled adult ideologies of the “leaders” of the world, peace must be passionately, poetically, fought for without pause or concern for political judgement. The risks are too great to sit by and do nothing. Thank you for this message!!!
Yes, yes, yes. You said it so beautifully! Peace is not passive. It’s active, urgent, and deeply political, especially in a world where children bear the cost of adult complacency. Montessori didn’t tiptoe around that truth, and neither can we. You teach older children right? I’m sure there is so much you could add to this, since my experience is limited to early childhood. Honored to be in this work with you!
Damn. I like you.
Damn. I like you too. I guess this means you’re officially in the Montessori Mafia. Membership requires loud truths, zero tolerance for gatekeeping, and an unshakeable belief in the child’s inherent goodness in the face of the adult world’s relentless nonsense!
OMG, yes, please. "An unshakeable belief in the child's inherent goodness." Thank you for being a loud advocate for the universal child.
Yes yes yes and more yes.
Thank you for your courage to speak so honestly. I am proud to say that Montessori is also my political party.
Yesss, welcome to the party! Montessori was never afraid to speak truth to power, and neither are we. Thank you for standing loud and proud with me. 💪
Been a proud member of the "party" since 1988!
Literally since the year I was born!
Amazing post as always! Thank you for the inspiration!! I will share with my Montessori educators!!
Thank you so much, friend! I’m honored to be part of the conversation you’re bringing to your community. Montessori educators like us are the real change-makers, and we bring about those changes by sharing this information and talking about these issues!
All the yesses!! Montessori is not neutral. I couldn't love this article more, Emily. I am sitting here in deep awe and so beyond thankful for this loud truth, so eloquently penned; your words are so affecting — goosebumps-inducing.
I cannot overstate how important this article is on democratizing Montessori — recentering the forgotten citizen; I am in tears with profound gratitude to you; brilliant, thoughtful, caring Montessori Mafia human!
Ps. I am a research librarian with the Montessori Glossary, a community project supported by the Center for Montessori Studies; I'd love to discuss permission to use your article as a reference for terms, and to include it in our eventual Resource Guide.
Pps. I'm submitting the forgotten citizen as a new term for the glossary, and will link to your article as a bibliographic source.
I’m also proud to say that Montessori is my political party 🙌💖
Thank you for writing this!!!
Thank you for writing a powerful and peaceful message. I believe it wholeheartedly, although the rest of the world seems to be marching lockstep in the opposite direction.
Bravo! I sure wish I lived near Birmingham! Lots of Love from Pearl River, Louisiana. Mom with grown Montessori Kiddos. The World needs more of THIS! NOW!