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Montessori schools offer a unique way for students to learn through hands-on and independent work.
Sara Paqueno, freelance reporter
Dr. Candace Waters, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, she sees her job as an extension of what she learned as a child in a Montessori classroom.
Montessori teachings work best when they are implemented both in school and in the home. However, it is easy to get lost in the conflicting messages that surround us about what is actually best for children.
International Baccalaureate programs are available in 33 public schools and three private schools across the state, but only in one private school in the Triangle.
Imagine what would happen if 30 children took a trip 500 miles away from home, and they planned every aspect of the trip themselves.
The annual "Odyssey" is a five-day trip to New York City, where sixth-grade students plan every bit of what their classmates do - from attending museums and lectures during the day, to seeing shows and having dinner together at night.
The college application process can be hard to navigate, but if your student properly prepares every step of the way, it can make the journey less stressful and more manageable.
With more than 100 years of the Montessori educational approach in action, many rumors or myths have developed about the program over time.
Lisa D'Aromando, freelance reporter
Rather than being told what to do, children attending Montessori schools are granted independence to pursue their unique, personal interests, inspiring a love for learning at an early age.
A focus on achieving the highest test scores possible often drives lecture-style courses that force students to memorize as much as they can; but memorization is not a skill that prepares students for anything beyond test-taking.
When people hear the term "Montessori" they usually have a specific idea of what that term means in reference to an academic learning environment.
To become more competitive, many high school students opt to take college-level courses, either through International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement programs.
The head of operations at Knack Technologies, Inc. says his entrepreneurial spirit can be traced back to childhood and his early education at the Montessori School of Raleigh.
