“What drives me is seeing how schools are constantly trying new things—this doesn’t work, so they toss it out and try something else. But Montessori has been around for over a hundred years, and it works.” — Dr. Rachelle Smith In this episode of the Montessori in Action podcast, Dr. Rachelle and Josh Smith share why they’re opening Rainbow Montessori (@therainbowschoolcolumbus)—a tuition-free, public charter Wildflower Montessori school in Columbus, Ohio. Motivated by their family’s search for accessible Montessori education and grounded in school improvement work, they reflect on what’s propelled them forward and what they’ve learned. They’re joined by Rufus and Summer Howard, another husband-and-wife team launching a public Montessori school in Oklahoma City. Together, they explore what it takes to bring Montessori to the communities that need it most. 🎧Listen now: https://montessoriaction.podbean.com/e/starting-a-public-montessori-school/ 📷 Image by Public Montessori in Action (@publicmontessoriinaction) 🌸 Enroll at Rainbow Montessori: www.therainbowschool.org (fb)

🌼 Teacher Appreciation Week 🌼 This week, we’re celebrating the heart of our schools: our teachers. Families across the Wildflower network shared what makes their schools so special—and again and again, they talked about the teachers: “They genuinely care about our kids and do their work with passion.” “It feels more like leaving Charlie with family than leaving him at school.” “The teachers are incredibly attentive, patient, and knowledgeable.” “They guide children in a way that encourages exploration and problem-solving.” “Their warmth and deep respect for the children give us so much peace of mind.” To every teacher in the Wildflower network: thank you for seeing, guiding, and believing in every child. ✨ #TeacherAppreciationWeek #MontessoriEducation #WildflowerSchools #ThankATeacher (fb)