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Montessori is very different and, while there are some constraints in the Public Schools as far as them adapting, the benefits of Montessori are still there. I’ve also noticed the quality of Montessori in the Public Schools (from what I have seen) tends to be good. Many Private Schools open up and say they’re Montessori when they’re not (Note: that’s not to say every, or even most, schools that say they’re Montessori are not. I think most are). But in the Public Schools, they seem to be picky about their teachers and that they actually get Montessori Trained teachers.

Are you familiar with Montessori at all? What ages are they? Montessori is broken up into different age groups (3-6, 6-9, 9-12, Jr. High, Senior High). I can more easily explain what Montessori would be like if I know what age group they are in.

You might get a faster response if you E-Mail me (link on my profile here). But I will try to check this question regularly for more information.

Matt