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"The idea of competing as a way of trying to motivate people to learn is really silly because learning is hard-wired into human beings." - Tim Seldin, President of The Montessori Foundation.

Join us today as we dive into the world of education and teaching with our esteemed guest, Tim Seldin, President of The Montessori Foundation. Discover the power of the Montessori approach to education, its impact on early childhood development, and how it extends beyond classrooms to shape civic life and government. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about effective learning strategies, this episode is a must-watch! Tune in now to the School Success Podcast and be inspired by Tim Seldin's wisdom. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with your friends! 

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Highlights of the Episode:

• [02:06] My mother founded a Montessori school in Washington, DC in 1932
• [03:34] Montessori is a way of organizing organizations, families
• [05:40] Learning is hard-wired into human beings
• [06:21] I wrote a book called How To Raise An Amazing Child
• [08:47] Children want to be independent.
• [09:39] Children are capable of amazing things
• [12:38] Our argument is don't fight human nature
• [20:43] Every kid's a little different.
• [21:33] We really want to get kids into school...not preschool
• [32:39] Montessori was a scientist and...was trying to figure out how kids learn best.
• [37:51] Stop thinking of a school as a factory, stop thinking of it as a prison
• [41:52] A Worldwide Movement

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