Maria Montessori stood before a crowd of 60 underprivileged children, her students. It was January 6, 1907, and the 36-year-old educator was opening her first school: the Casa dei Bambini, or ...

Sonnet Montessori & Child Care celebrated a new era when it re-opened in May under new ownership. Jessica Johnsen and Kylie Schrader are the new owners of the center at 4637 Park Nicollet Ave.

Maria Montessori stood before a crowd of ... she became one of Italy’s first female doctors. Montessori’s medical work led her to the University of Rome’s psychiatric clinic.