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Profiled: Mary Ellen Maunz, Montessori Pioneer

For more than five decades, Mary Ellen Maunz, who holds an M.Ed. in integrative education, has devoted her life to understanding how children learn and how adults can better support that learning adventure. 

A Montessori educator, teacher trainer, and international speaker, she has worked in classrooms and training programs across six continents. In addition to her work with children, Maunz has helped shape generations of teachers.

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Apprenticeships in America: A Career Comeback 

Apprenticeships are no longer just about carpenters and electricians. In today’s US economy, they’re expanding into tech firms, hospitals, and even finance companies. A huge plus of these apprenticeship opportunities is that they offer debt-free paths into well-paying careers.
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A Sampling of Apprenticeships around the World [2025] 

Apprenticeships have long been a cornerstone of workforce development in many countries. However, what’s changing today is the scope of apprenticeships and their growing contribution to economic stability and success.
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Finland’s Schools: The Gold Standard in Education

Yes, that’s a bold headline, and other nations could very well take exception. Yet, nestled in the heart of the Nordic region of Europe, the nation of Finland offers an exemplary educational narrative—one where excellence is measured not by test scores but by the well-rounded development of every child.
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The University of Austin: A New Haven for Academic Freedom

What does a group of scholars, journalists, and intellectuals do when they realize that a metastasizing culture of intolerance and censorship has taken root within their once cherished institutions? If they share a dogged belief in free speech and open inquiry, they walk away and start over.
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Homeschooling in 2025 + the Vision of “The Good and The Beautiful”

What’s driving the upsurge in homeschooling in America, and where is the home education movement headed and why? To answer these questions, we’ll look at the national homeschooling participation numbers pre- and post-COVID. Then we’ll dive into the stories behind those numbers.
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The Explosive Growth of Apogee Schools

These days, school choice is more important than ever for parents searching for quality educational communities for their children. Apogee Schools is a relatively new educational model that is well worth checking out.
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