Dear Paradigm Breakers Community, It's International Day of Peace- and sadly, it's clear that peace is not present around the world. As paradigm-breaking educators and leaders, we know that in order to build a better world, we can't just wait for our young people to figure it out. We must reach toward that better world, in whatever way we can, each and every day. I invite you all to check out this statement, authored by Ayize Sabater and myself, calling on all educators to stand up for the rights of all children, specifically in Palestine. https://andrewfaulstich.substack.com/p/do-you-have-montessoris-courage I also want to invite you all to take this statement a step further and join a Zoom call next Saturday 9/27 at 12:00pm EST to discuss moving our statement to action. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/9rGNagFAX1MubgWe8 Comment your ideas, thoughts, questions- how are you moving toward peace in your every day practice? Which norms are you breaking so we can better serve all children? In solidarity, Andrew

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!

Hi all, here’s our latest podcast- perhaps one of the most provocative one’s I’ve done in a while. Would love to hear your thoughts/ideas on it! https://breakingtheparadigm.org/p/the-montessori-mafia-breaking-down?r=39lb48&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=audio-player

This piece from Dr. Peter Gray is fascinating- it makes me wonder about how free (or coercive) our Montessori environments might be. https://petergray.substack.com/p/differences-between-self-directed Thoughts?

Hey Paradigm Breakers, I'm excited to introduce "Paradigm Breaking 101" - a quick course I've designed to help you get the most out of our community from the start. Here's what our 15-20 minute course will invite you to share with our community: - Your unique educational origin story (the moment you realized change was needed) - How to spot the unspoken norms in your own context - Your personal vision for educational transformation - The best ways to connect and contribute in our community Why start here? This course helps you reflect on what brought you to paradigm breaking work and prepares you to engage meaningfully with fellow educators who are implementing real change. Getting started is easy: Just head over to the Courses tab and dive into Lesson 1. Each lesson includes both reflection and a simple community action that helps you connect with others doing similar work. I'm looking forward to learning about your journey and seeing how you'll contribute to our collective work of transforming education! Ready to discover your paradigm breaking story? P.S- When you're done, chime in on our poll below to let us know what else you'd like to see in this space!