Thinking Differently: Redefining Education for an Uncertain Future
Discover actionable strategies to help foster curiosity, adaptability, and resilience in your child.
Why Steve Jobs’ Motto Matters Even More Today
In an era of AI and rapid change, thinking differently is more important than ever for education. Explore four ways to break conventional assumptions and better serve our children’s futures: multi-age classrooms, viewpoint diversity, hands-on learning, and honoring individual potential. Discover how these approaches can combat student disengagement and support mental health while preparing kids for an evolving world.
Preventing Summer Slide: Expert Tips from Marin Montessori School
Discover effective strategies to prevent the summer slide and keep your child’s academic skills sharp while enjoying the summer break.
Navigating the AI Frontier: A Dialogue on Education
Join Sam Shapiro and Dr. Alex Curtis in a critical exploration of artificial intelligence in education.
Into the Wild: Unleashing Curiosity with Adventure
Join Marin Montessori’s Terry Dubow and Bill Sneed who reflects on a captivating snow science trip that epitomizes Montessori philosophy in action.
Journey Back to Armenia: A Legacy of Discovery and Connection
Sometimes a class project isn’t a class project; it’s the spark that burns for a lifetime.
Beyond the Code: AI’s Impact on Education
Explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and education with Sam Shapiro and Noah Orgish who discuss the evolving role of AI in the classroom, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and creative teaching strategies.
Completing the Cycle: How to Build Leaders, Learners, and Leaners-In
As an experienced Primary Guide and a parent myself, I understand parents’ desire for educational paths that not only provide academic excellence but also nurture essential life skills.
Purposeful Play: Fostering Athletic Joy
In this episode of Grounded and Soaring, join Sam Shapiro and his guests – all parents at Marin Montessori and professionals in sports and education – as they delve into cultivating a love for physical activity and sportsmanship in children.
The Happiness Path is the Meaningful Path
While happiness is ephemeral and dependent on circumstances meeting our wants, meaning connects us to values, relationships, and histories that are deep-rooted.
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