A Broader Perspective
Although our school is unique in its combination of language immersion and Montessori methodology, there is interesting information published in both of these areas. If you would like to expand your knowledge and understanding, please explore some of the options below. If you come across a resource you would like to share, please let us know!
Articles
The Montessori Mafia by Peter Sims
The Wall Street Journal
Montessori Builds Innovators by Andrew McAfee
Harvard Business Review
Cognitive Advantages of Second Language Immersion by Francois Grosjean, PhD
Psychology Today
Bilingual Patients Fare Better After a Stroke by Ashley Welch
CBS News
Bringing Up Babel by Robert Lane Greene
October/November 2016; 1843 Magazine
Top 3 Useful Foreign Languages for Business Excludes Spanish by Susanna Kim
ABC News Consumer Report
Quiz: Which foreign language should you learn? by Rick Noack
Washington Post
“Many of those who decided against learning a foreign language might nevertheless regret their decision in the future. Recent studies have shown that the ability to speak languages other than English can boost average wages, and have positive effects on students’ brains and cognitive abilities. What doesn’t seem “immediately useful” might be highly rewarding later in life.”
Videos
Parent Resources
IMS Parent Portal
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Volunteering
The page to record your volunteer hours has moved to the IMS Community Connections website. Please visit this page to submit your hours and thank you for giving of your time!