Research Studies and Links

Over a century ago, Dr. Maria Montessori opened her first school in San Lorenzo, Rome.  It is a credit to her genius that current research in psychology, biology, neurology and other disciplines are supporting this time-tested method of educating children.   

  • The website MariaMontessori.com is a project of The Montessori Administratiors Association. The site is a collaborative effort from many Montessorians that includes exclusive video, audio and blog posts as well as basic information for people who want to learn more about Montessori education.
  • Dr. Angeline Lillard, psychology professor, University of Virginia; author of The Science Behind the Genius, has presented her findings and continued research at several AMI conferences and events. people.virginia.edu/~asl2h/
  • Steven J. Hughes, PhD, LP, ABPdN is Director of Education and Research for The TOVA Company, and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at the University of Minnesota Medical School.  Dr. Hughes completed his PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he joined the faculty of the Division of Pediatric Clinical Neurosciences in 2001.  Dr. Hughes’ research interests include measurement of attention and executive functioning in children and adults, the effects of living in poverty on child development, and the neurodevelopmental benefits of classical Montessori education.  www.goodatdoingthings.com/
  • Daniel Pink, best-selling author of A Whole New Mind and expert on innovation, competition, and the changing world of work.  www.danpink.com/about
  • Dr. Andrew N. Meltzoff holds the Job and Gertrud Tamaki Endowed Chair and is the Co-Director of the University of Washington Institute for Learning and Brain Science.  A graduate of Harvard University, with a PhD from Oxford University, he is an internationally renowned expert on infant and child development.  ilabs.washington.edu/meltzoff
  • John Rosemond has worked with families, children and parents since 1971 in the field of family psychology.  In 1971, John earned his masters in psychology from Western Illinois University and was elected to the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society.  www.Rosemond.com
  • Google founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin discuss how Montessori education paved the way to their success.  www.youtube.com/watch