If you're here, you're probably tired of the traditional system and are ready to question what everyone else takes for granted. This is where we build the coalition of educators who refuse to accept "that's just how education works." Let's start with introductions that matter: Your Education Origin Story Tell us: - What moment made you realize something fundamental was wrong with traditional education? - When did you first catch a glimpse of what education could be when it truly serves human development? - What unspoken norm in education drives you absolutely crazy? - What transformation are you hoping to create in your classroom, school, or community? What I hope this community becomes: A coalition of paradigm breakers who co-create the tools, frameworks, and courage needed to prove that transformational education isn't just possible—it's inevitable when enough of us work together. Drop your story below! We're not just chatting online- we're building a movement. And every movement starts with brave individuals willing to share their truth and vision for something better. Let's revolutionize education together! Feel free to add new topics, ask questions, share resources, celebrations, and areas for growth. This is OUR platform for the dialogues that will break the paradigm!

Our first ever webinar- "A Responsive Classroom: Montessori for ALL" is happening today, right here in our Paradigm Breakers Collective community! Christine Lowry will be dropping truth bombs about why "Montessori isn't for everyone" is the biggest lie in education. If you've ever: - Had a child you couldn't figure out how to serve - Been told a student "needs a different environment" - Gone home exhausted from managing behaviors instead of guiding development This webinar will help you see the path to revolutionize your practice. TODAY 10/25 at 1pm EST (access it on the "Calendar" tab in our community)! Can't make it? We're running it again Nov 3rd (also on our "Calendar" tab) This isn't a workshop about giving you "tips and tricks." This is about transforming yourself and your prepared environment so EVERY child thrives. The revolution needs you there. See you in a couple hours, Andrew & Kelly P.S. We have something special for everyone who shows up live!

Hey Paradigm Breakers, We’re doing something we've never done before. On October 25th and November 3rd, Developing Education and Breaking the Paradigm are hosting a free webinar with Christine Lowry on making Montessori truly inclusive for ALL children- right here in our Paradigm Breakers Collective! And here's the really unique part: we’re giving away something massive to live attendees- more than we’ve ever given away before. Why? Because we’re building a coalition of educators who refuse to say "Montessori doesn't work for some kids." And I need this community—YOU—to help me spread this. On October 31st, we're also dropping the second edition of Provocations. The theme is "Beyond the Two-Dimensional Student: Humanizing Data in Education." This magazine raises the bar from our first edition. Revolutionary thinkers. Builder-practitioners. Zero corporate influence. Just paradigm-breaking ideas. If you’re so inclined: 1. Register for the webinar (link below) 2. Share it with your networks (it’s free!) 3. Get ready for Provocations on 10/31 You're the coalition builders. Let's capture lightning in a bottle together. Webinar Registration: https://forms.gle/zALBes8xgV4QJjez7 You'll also see the webinar in the calendar of our community. And in the meantime, I would love to hear from you- how do you meet the needs of neurodivergent learners in your prepared environments? What would you like to see/learn about in this interactive webinar?

It was great to see everyone who attended our session today! For those that could not attend, we discussed the context of our statement and why it came about, and then spent the rest of our time discussing how we can take our words and turn them into action. Out of that conversation, the three groups emerged: 1. Amplifying the Message: Spearheaded by Emily and Hannah, they will be helping us make a collaborative video of the statement, with the goal of reaching more educators and leaders, both in and outside of the Montessori world 2. Webinar talks/workshops on how to talk about Palestine with families and with children of all ages: Spearheaded by Christine and Andrew, we will plan some dates for these virtual events and then share them across our collective networks to get as much reach as possible 3. Impacting policy and media at the local, national, and international level: Spearheaded by Frank and Christine, they will be looking into the best ways to contact representatives and media folks who can help us spread this message, holding our statement up as a representation of who we are as Montessorians. We have all agreed to do an asynchronous check-in in two weeks and to do another live session on Saturday November 1! For those that were not there but want to support, please comment on where you want to engage and we will connect with you! Also, if you have ideas for other groups to emerge, drop them in the comments as well or start a new thread. We ended the call by deciding on a working name for our group- Montessorians for Peace in Palestine. This platform gives me a limit on how many characters I can get for a section, so make sure all related posts go under the "Peace in Palestine" tab. Thanks for being such great co-conspirators- I am grateful to be in this work with each one of you! Best, Andrew