Lately, we’ve had some interesting discussions about whether or not recognizing special achievements or awards of a few students is a good thing. One main concern that came up was that the students that didn’t get that award/achievement might feel bad. On the flip side, not recognizing special achievements could also make those who earned them feel bad if they weren’t acknowledged. There was also debate about whether or not special recognition is “Montessori.” Here’s where we landed. [Read more…] about Recognizing Special Achievements