Abstract/Notes: Oberlin was also the perfect school because of its sustained commitment to the ideas of social justice, equity, and inclusion, long before these terms were part of public consciousness. If I recognize that some have more than others and that we live in a world that has systemic privileges, and the reason that some have more than others is not only because they have worked harder than others or that others have not worked hard enough, then, for many, social justice suggests a redistribution of resources in a way that implies taking things away from those that have and giving resources to others who have not worked hard enough to earn them (meritocracy). When I think of social justice, I think of intentional strategies to create a society where everyone feels affirmed, valued, and safe-mentally, physically, and psychologically. [...]it means that whether I am born into a family that has lots of material possessions or very few, whether my neighborhood is rich or poor, whether I worship a certain deity or do not worship at all (and so on), none

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Abstract/Notes: In this article, the author discusses several approaches in facilitating teachers, faculty, and staff members in giving birth to publishable writing that will allow them to share their ideas with other professionals. One effective approach is to find the strongest angle for a story and then narrowing it down.

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Abstract/Notes: Public Montessori elementary schools have two challenges: They strive to achieve a child-centered Montessori environment and must also address the demands of state and federal requirements developed for more traditional educational settings. This study analyzes how schools were operating on both fronts. On the one hand, the study measured the degree to which schools reported they were living up to the ideals of establishing truly Montessori environments within public schools (based on characteristics identified by the American Montessori Society as essential for the success of Montessori schools in the public sector). On the other hand, the study also gauged public Montessori elementary school leaders' perceptions of the greatest challenges facing their schools. This study incorporates public Montessori elementary school leaders' descriptions of their schools on several dimensions. First, participants provided basic school characteristics, such as admission criteria, enrollment information, and enrollment trends. They followed with Montessori practices and attitudes, outlining teacher background and classroom structure. Next, testing practices and attitudes toward standardized testing were described. Finally, they enumerated the greatest challenges facing their schools. (Contains 5 tables and 3 figures.)

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Abstract/Notes: Lead teachers in Secondary-level classes in AMS-accredited and full-member schools who are teaching math, English, history, humanities, or sciences will be required to have the appropriate Montessori credential (i.e., Secondary I or I-II).[...]the head of school must either: * Hold a Montessori credential and score a requisite number of points for professional development and related work experience, as detailed on the Head of School Requirements Verification Form.

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