Montessori del Mundo

Demographics

Percentage of students*

Why Montessori del Mundo was nominated

Montessori del Mundo (MdM) in Aurora, Colorado, is the only dual-language Montessori public school in Colorado and distinguishes itself by integrating the Montessori teaching philosophy with a dual-language immersion program, delivering a rigorous, developmentally focused, and individualized education for students from Pre-K through sixth grade. Advancing Equity: • Bilingual Education: MdM offers instruction in both Spanish and English, aiming for bilingualism and biliteracy among all students. This approach provides equitable access to quality education for both native English and Spanish speakers, preparing them for a diverse, multilingual world. • Diverse Student Body: The school serves a diverse community, with approximately 50% native English speakers and 50% native Spanish speakers, fostering an inclusive environment that values and respects cultural diversity. Student-Centered Learning: • Montessori Methodology: MdM follows the Montessori teaching philosophy, emphasizing individualized learning plans that cater to each student's developmental stage and interests, promoting autonomy and intrinsic motivation. • Extended Instructional Time: Students receive approximately 25% more instructional time each year compared to traditional elementary schools, allowing for deeper exploration of subjects and more personalized support. • Low Student-Teacher Ratios: In Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Kindergarten classrooms, MdM maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1, with each classroom staffed by a lead teacher and two support teachers, ensuring individualized attention and fostering strong student-teacher relationships. Through these initiatives, Montessori del Mundo effectively advances equity and prioritizes student-centered learning, preparing students to become bilingual, self-motivated critical thinkers who will shape and advance integrated communities in the 21st century., Montessori del Mundo (MdM) reimagines the purpose and structure of school by blending Montessori philosophy with dual-language immersion to create a deeply personalized, culturally affirming learning environment. Through individualized learning plans, extended instructional time, and low student-teacher ratios, MdM restructures the classroom to honor each child's developmental path. Its bilingual model empowers students to become self-directed, confident learners who navigate diverse linguistic and cultural contexts with ease. By centering autonomy, choice, and real-world exploration, MdM creates an engaging and empowering environment where students develop as multilingual, empathetic thinkers prepared for a global society.

Student experience design

At Montessori del Mundo, bilingual Montessori-trained guides nurture each child's natural development and holistic growth - intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual in an authentic Montessori learning environment that emphasizes individualized instruction, respect for the child and their developmental needs, and a balance of freedom and choice within structure and limits. We believe all students benefit from a bilingual education. We prepare students through language immersion beginning at 3 years old using a 90/10 Spanish/English model.

Core Practices

Core Practices	Length of Use
Dual Language Programming	5+ years
All Courses Designed For Inclusion	1-2 years
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics	3-4 years
Multi-age Classrooms	5+ years
SEL Integration School-wide	3-4 years

All Practices

Adaptive Learning Software

Co-leadership

Culturally Responsive Practices

Restorative Practices

Service Learning

Students Develop Projects

Trauma-informed Practices

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