October 20, 2010
04:30 pm

Panel Discussion: “Maria Montessori”

New York, NY
United States

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Exploration of Maria Montessori’s contributions to the field of education.

Maria Montessori (August 31, 1870 – May 6, 1952) was an Italian physician, educator, philosopher, humanitarian and devout Catholic; she is best known for her philosophy and the Montessori method of education of children from birth to adolescence. Her educational method is in use today in a number of public as well as private schools throughout the world.

Admission:  free; open to the public