The Little Seed Blog

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Monthly reflections, research, and real talk on Montessori, equity, and what it actually takes to build schools that work.

Equity · Featured

Why Low-Fidelity Montessori Is an Equity Issue

Research is clear that children from underserved communities are more likely to attend lower-fidelity Montessori programs — ones that carry the name but not the practice. Here's what that means, why it happens, and what we can do about it.

April 2026 · By Kanetria, M.Ed. · 8 min read

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Standards Alignment

Speaking Montessori and TEKS at the Same Time

How one public Montessori program achieved 92% mastery on district assessments without abandoning the method — and what they did differently.

March 2026 · 7 minRead →

Parent Engagement

Getting Ahead of the Parents Who Don't Understand Montessori

The friction doesn't start at the conference. It starts when parents don't know what their child is working on. Here's how to close that gap before it opens.

Feb 2026 · 6 minRead →

School Transition

What No One Tells You About Transitioning to Montessori

Most schools underestimate what a real Montessori transition requires. It's not just the materials. Here's what you're actually signing up for — and why that's a good thing.

Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →

Teacher Coaching

The Mindset Work That Changes Everything

Before a teacher can truly serve diverse learners, they need to examine the lenses they're bringing into the classroom. Here's how to begin that conversation.

Dec 2025 · 5 minRead →

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Equity

The Original Montessori Was Always for the Marginalized

Dr. Montessori built her method for children in the slums of Rome. Somewhere along the way that got lost. This post is about finding our way back.

Nov 2025 · 6 minRead →