Janet Begin's paper is based on the recognition and recent discussion of early childhood education in America. Her research touches on the challenges of implementing Montessori birth-to-six programs at Cornerstone Montessori School, Crossway Community Montessori School, East Dallas Community Schools, and Family Star Montessori School. She examines…

"The Montessori Observer" is mailed four times each year, in March, May, September and November, to Society members throughout the world. The purpose is to provide news and information about the Society's work in Montessori education, and to extend awareness of Montessori principles throughout the world. This issue contains a feature…

This issue of the monthly newsletter for the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) includes the following articles: (1) House Approves D.C. Voucher Plan; Senate Vote Expected Soon; (2) Study Tracks Trends in State Regulation of Private Schools; (3) Study Shows Long-Term Impact of Montessori Education; (4) SAT Scores Up; and (5) CAPENotes.