Montessori Institute for the Science of Peace

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 | UN DESA | United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs 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...

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

Growth Mindset in Montessori Classrooms : Constructing Peace | Montessori Institute For The Science Of Peace Montessori Institute For The Science Of Peace

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

Increased Hours Online Correlate With An Uptick In Teen Depression, Suicidal Thoughts 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.

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:

Perspective | Helping kids cope with the barrage of scary news Guidance from a family therapist.

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

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

The Biggest Montessori Classroom You’ve Ever Seen Is Now In Session in the Post Oak School Gym | Swamplot 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

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

Summit Success! : Constructing Peace | Montessori Institute For The Science Of Peace Montessori Institute For The Science Of Peace

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

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

Prague Adolescent Summit July 2017 2017 Prague Montessori Model UN Summit

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

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

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