"I believe Austin Montessori supported him in fully becoming himself, a tremendous gift in a world that seems to push us to become what it wants instead."

"Just as the flowers are blooming, so are the children. It's that time of year that I begin to observe the exponential growth of the children, physically and in so many other ways... I see the younger children slowly stepping into bigger work, taking confident ownership of their environment, discovering they can read."

"Allowing that much independence for young people would seem to result in chaos, yet each child may be doing their own thing, and yet there isn't a semblance of disorder."

"I just love when the Practical Life happening in Laurel Cottage is more than just a work on the shelf, but truly practical activity related to the needs of the community... contribution leads to a feeling of self-worth and agency."

"Our daughter blossomed into a responsible, empathetic, and skilled individual in the Adolescent Community. Her experience truly exemplifies education for peace."

"As they carefully wash a table or gently clean a leaf, they are not only caring for their surroundings but also developing concentration, responsibility, and respect for their community. These small, intentional acts help create a peaceful and welcoming space for everyone."

"We want students to wrestle with problems that defy quick resolution. Through this wrestling, students grow more comfortable with discomfort and more familiar with the uncertainty and ambiguity that often sit at the edges of the academic disciplines."