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We are delighted to know that so many families are committed to keeping their children at Springmont through Middle School. However, each January, I inevitably hear from some families who are considering applying their children to another school: 'We love Springmont, but...' This is hard to hear because most often these students are thriving and benefiting from their preK-8th grade Montessori experience.  

The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review (among a slew of others) recognize the benefits. The WSJ reported that 'Montessori schools have a record of success,' noting that 12-year-olds in Montessori programs wrote more complex stories and were more socially adept than their peers in more traditional settings. Just last year, in an article titled 'The Surprising Health Benefits of Montessori Education', Forbes touted how this method reduces student stress and anxiety. And the Harvard Business Review (which often features positive writings about Montessori education) has recently published articles such as 'Montessori Builds Innovators' and 'How Do Innovators Think?', both pointing out that Montessori's focus on allowing children to follow their curiosity is a primary driver of success for the likes of Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and Sergei Brin and Larry Page (Google). 

We all want happiness and success for our children. Montessori education allows for mastery and an individualized academic pace. It develops 'soft skills' and autonomy, provides stability and deep relationships, and prepares students for the 'real world'. In short, Montessori students often do better in high school and college because of these skills. By the time they leave Springmont, students have already learned how to take initiative, think critically, and manage their time. Aside from academic superiority (according to a meta-analysis of 32 studies), Montessori students also exhibit a higher degree of executive function - a strong predictor of life success - and overall perceive a significantly more positive school experience and greater love of learning than those in a traditional model. 

So, let's forget about 'the but'... let's just leave it at 'We love Springmont!' 

P.S. If you have questions or concerns, or you'd like to take a look at your child's next academic level, email me! arestifo@springmont.com.