Lexington Montessori School

Lexington Montessori School is a private Montessori school located in Lexington, Massachusetts, near Boston, and is part of a network of schools inspired by the teachings of Maria Montessori, Helen Keller, and Alexander Graham Bell. The school's approach to education is influenced by the works of Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and Erik Erikson, and is similar to that of other Montessori schools, such as the Montessori School of New York and the Washington Montessori School. The school's curriculum is designed to foster independence, self-motivation, and a love of learning, as seen in the works of John Dewey and Rudolf Steiner. The school is accredited by the American Montessori Society and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

● History

The school was founded in 1963 by a group of parents and educators who were inspired by the Montessori method and its emphasis on child-centered learning, as seen in the works of Maria Montessori and Anna Freud. The school's early years were marked by a strong sense of community and a commitment to providing a high-quality education, as reflected in the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Over the years, the school has grown and evolved, with the addition of new programs and facilities, such as the International Baccalaureate program and the STEM education initiative. The school has also been influenced by the works of Howard Gardner and Daniel Goleman, and has incorporated elements of Reggio Emilia and Waldorf education into its curriculum.

● Curriculum

The school's curriculum is designed to be challenging and engaging, with a focus on hands-on learning and critical thinking, as seen in the works of John Dewey and Jerome Bruner. The school offers a range of programs, including Toddler and Primary programs, as well as Elementary and Middle School programs, which are similar to those offered by the Bank Street College of Education and the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. The school's curriculum is also influenced by the Common Core State Standards Initiative and the Next Generation Science Standards. The school's teachers are trained in the Montessori method and are committed to providing individualized instruction and support, as reflected in the works of Lev Vygotsky and Urie Bronfenbrenner.

● Campus

The school's campus is located on a beautiful 12-acre site in Lexington, Massachusetts, near the Minuteman National Historical Park and the Lexington Battle Green. The campus features a range of facilities, including classrooms, libraries, and playgrounds, which are designed to promote learning and exploration, as seen in the works of Frank Lloyd Wright and Eero Saarinen. The school's campus is also home to a number of community gardens and outdoor classrooms, which provide opportunities for hands-on learning and environmental education, as reflected in the works of Rachel Carson and Jane Goodall. The school's facilities are similar to those of other independent schools, such as the Phillips Academy and the Groton School.

● Community

The school has a strong sense of community, with a diverse and active parent body, as seen in the works of Seymour Sarason and Diane Ravitch. The school offers a range of programs and events, including parent-teacher conferences, school festivals, and community service projects, which are similar to those offered by the National Association of Independent Schools and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. The school is also committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers a range of programs and initiatives to promote social justice and cultural awareness, as reflected in the works of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malala Yousafzai. The school's community is similar to that of other private schools, such as the Brearley School and the Spence School.

● Academics

The school's academic program is designed to be challenging and engaging, with a focus on hands-on learning and critical thinking, as seen in the works of Jerome Bruner and Howard Gardner. The school offers a range of courses and programs, including mathematics, science, and language arts, which are similar to those offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. The school's academic program is also influenced by the International Baccalaureate program and the Advanced Placement program. The school's teachers are trained in the Montessori method and are committed to providing individualized instruction and support, as reflected in the works of Lev Vygotsky and Urie Bronfenbrenner.

● Admissions

The school's admissions process is designed to be fair and transparent, with a focus on finding the best fit for each child, as seen in the works of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. The school offers a range of admissions programs, including tours, interviews, and assessments, which are similar to those offered by the National Association for College Admission Counseling and the Independent Educational Consultants Association. The school is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers a range of programs and initiatives to promote social justice and cultural awareness, as reflected in the works of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malala Yousafzai. The school's admissions process is also influenced by the Common App and the Universal College App.

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