Wednesday, February 3, 2010

How we measure schools

The Obama administration is planning some big changes to how we measure the success or failure of schools and how we apportion federal money based on those assessments.
To read the article, click here.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Open House February 3rd, 9:30AM

Countryside is having an Open House, Wednesday February 3rd, 2010 at 9:30AM.
Please email karen@countrysidemontessori.org to reserve a place or call 847/498-1105.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

BRAIN POWER: Studying Young Minds, and How to Teach Them

New research on when young brains are best able to grasp fundamental concepts could reshape early education.
From the New York Times

Friday, December 18, 2009

Why Montessori?

Enjoy this 2 part video, "Why Montessori"

Part 1

Part 2