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Our New Brand: American Montessori Academy
American Montessori Academy, formerly South Loop Montessori School, has announced that it has rebranded to better reflect its growing community of families, educators and students and commitment to the Montessori philosophy, as well as developments within the schools and an additional campus set to open in Chicago’s Uptown-Andersonville neighborhood this fall.
Montessori vs. Traditional Education
Sometimes it is easier to understand the differences between traditional forms of education and that of Montessori pedagogy when the two ideologies are placed in a side by side comparison. Here is a chart to help you compare.
Benefits of Montessori
American Montessori Academy plays an important role for children in their key developmental years — and the Montessori Method provides the best opportunities for them to develop as they step out into the world with an understanding and appreciation that learning is for life.
The Pandemic Is Pushing Some CPS Families To Turn To Private Schools
“This is just uncharted territory for everybody, and there are so many questions about CPS’ plan,” one parent said.
Can little kids really social distance?
Lessons from child care centers that have stayed open during the pandemic, and why it might not work in schools.
A Toddler’s First Steps into School Starts at Home: Montessori Principles & Transition Strategies for Parents
The end of summer marks a very exciting, but often anxious time known as back-to-school season. For families with toddlers, however, an entirely different set of challenges are presented with the transition into school for the first time.
Doctor issues warning as Illinois coronavirus numbers continue to climb
Thursday’s coronavirus numbers were the highest since May 24 and one Chicago doctor is hinting it could be unlikely kids go back to school this fall.
Private Schools in Chicago Fielding Wave of Calls After CPS Goes With Remote Learning Plan
Phones are seemingly constantly ringing at private schools across Chicago after officials announced that all Chicago Public Schools will begin the 2020-21 school year with
South Loop Montessori School Opens Its Doors Amid Pandemic
Driven by a desire to support the community and especially essential workers on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19, South Loop Montessori School reopened its doors this week.