Dr. Maria Montessori, and many other scientists and pedagogical pioneers, espoused an educational philosophy that removes unnecessary obstacles for children and allows the student’s innate abilities to develop in accordance with their natural capacity. Montessori wrote and observed that such an education will reveal a “new child” who is intellectually independent and emotionally drawn to contribute to the moral and social conditions of their environments.

 

Grow Montessori Academy has an intentional focus on social-emotional development that expands emotional intelligence, communication skills, and social leadership capacities with a special emphasis on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).  We commit to continued exploration and discussion regarding unconscious bias, racism, LGBTQ+ community, and marginalized people. As a staff and school, we commit to advancing our awareness of how we create our identity, the difference between explicit and implicit bias, how to actively practice antiracism, the different types of racism, and restorative practices, to name a few.  We are committed to creating practices and environments that strengthen community connection, and self-awareness, and to growing in social-emotional intelligence so that we can truly be inclusive and create a place where all feel safe, represented, heard, and valued.  

 

Montessori considers the conditions necessary for optimal human development and the social processes toward the advancement of humanity. We recognize that our current social systems are out of alignment with these values. We strive to restore this integrity by intercepting the perpetuation of traumas with our values of DEIB and care for humanity. Montessori practices of observation and questioning are utilized to catalyze the change needed for a more just society. We strive to design structures that equip us to respond to new information with a view to advancing empathy and advocacy for the needs of people who may not have a voice or power.

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