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Montessori in the News

Discover a collection of local news stories about the Montessori program in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).

Inside Montessori Documentary

Inside Montessori (82:05) is a documentary from Quiet Island Films that explores what Montessori education is and how it differs from traditional education. It showcases how Montessori is giving children of all ages the chance to achieve their full potential.

Watch the MPS Montessori chapter of the documentary below. Watch the full Inside Montessori documentary here.

Montessori News Coverage

2025

MPS Teacher Elaine Clay Honored at Class Picnic
TMJ4 WTMJ-TV | June 12, 2025
Short on Teachers, MPS Sponsors Montessori Training for 13 Staff Who Promise to Stay
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | June 9, 2025

2024

50 Years of Public Montessori in Milwaukee
National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector | April 22, 2024
MPS Montessori Program Celebration
WISN 12 | February 11, 2024
Steph Connects: A Montessori Celebration at MPS
TMJ4 WTMJ-TV | February 10, 2024
Milwaukee Area Remembers the Art of Giving Back on MLK Day
CBS 58 WDJT | January 15, 2024
Volunteers Spend MLK Day Painting Dozens of New Murals at Milwaukee School
WISN 12 | January 15, 2024
Milwaukee School Celebrates 50 Years of Montessori Teaching Method
Spectrum News 1 | January 12, 2024

2023

After Years of Teacher Shortages, MPS Brings Montessori Training In-House
OnMilwaukee.com | November 2, 2023
Five New 'Green' Playgrounds Unveiled at Milwaukee Public Schools
WISN 12 | October 11, 2023
Milwaukee Public Schools Welcomes Students Back to School
WISN 12 | September 6, 2023
MPS Students Go Birding for Black Birders Week
WISN 12 | May 31, 2023
Nearby Nature Milwaukee and Zoological Society of Milwaukee Host First Black Birder Week Event
CBS 58 WDJT | May 31, 2023

2022

A Milwaukee Eighth-Grader Hopes to Grow On and Off the Basketball Court, But He's Already the People's Champ
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | September 8, 2022
Have a Cow: Dairy Farms Use Technology to Connect with Students
CBS 58 WDJT |May 15, 2022
Adopt-a-Cow Program Introduces Students to Life on a Farm
CBS 58 WDJT | May 9, 2022
City of Readers Video Series Aims to Spark a Love of Books among Children
OnMilwaukee.com | February 21, 2022

2021

Milwaukee Communities Come Together to Turn Schools' 'Concrete Jungles' into Green Spaces and Outdoor Classrooms
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | November 8, 2021
First Day of School for MPS Students at MacDowell Montessori
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | August 16, 2021
MPS Offers Dual Language Learning Program
WISN Channel 12 | March 20, 2021
Black Male Teachers Can Have a Profound Impact in the Classroom. Unfortunately, They're a Rarity
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Updated January 22, 2021

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