{"id":1349,"date":"2025-01-06T02:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T02:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.loveyourschool.org\/alabama\/?p=1349"},"modified":"2025-01-06T03:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T03:47:29","slug":"18-the-power-of-montessori-education-a-conversation-with-courtney-davis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loveyourschool.org\/alabama\/2025\/01\/06\/18-the-power-of-montessori-education-a-conversation-with-courtney-davis\/","title":{"rendered":"18. The Power of Montessori Education: A Conversation with Courtney Davis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-16387344\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2392420\/episodes\/16387344-18-the-power-of-montessori-education-a-conversation-with-courtney-davis.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-16387344&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In this episode of Bama Knows Education, we\u2019re joined by Courtney Davis, founder of Urban Community Montessori (UCM) in Birmingham, Alabama. Courtney shares her passion for promoting accessible and affordable Montessori education and her work to build a pipeline for Black and Brown Montessorians through partnerships with local non-profits.<\/p>\n<p>Courtney discusses UCM\u2019s mission to educate the community about Montessori\u2019s benefits, train skilled Montessori guides, and create a safe, inclusive environment where children can grow in intellect, compassion, and independence. With a focus on equity and accessibility, UCM is shaping the next generation of leaders to thrive and positively impact the world.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this inspiring conversation about equity, education, and creating opportunities for all children in Birmingham!<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Episode Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Montessori Education?<\/li>\n<li>Urban Community Montessori<\/li>\n<li>What a Day Looks Like at UCM<\/li>\n<li>Long-Term Goals for UCM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>More on Guest:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucm-bham.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Community Montessori\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/urbancommunitymontessori\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UCM Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Urban-Community-Montessori-100070833291101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UCM 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