Over 100 years ago, Montessori education was founded on the principle that every child, regardless of race, gender, or social standing, deserved a quality education. Dr. Montessori developed a system of learning for all students, as the key to the method is the individualized attention given to each child. Teacher’s look for the children's brilliance and follow each child's brilliance through individualized learning plans. By creating an educational space that is rooted in peace education and driven by critical thinking education, even the youngest learners of the educational system will research, experiment, and produce knowledge.

Montessori students work at their own pace on sequential lessons, and their learning is individually tailored. They collaborate with other students, moving freely around the classroom, and the curriculum emphasizes community building as students develop strong relationships with the same teacher over 3 years. Through the Montessori practice and culturally responsive pedagogy, an approach that promotes students’ cultural strengths that support their well-being and achievement. Through this method and having teachers of different races, ethnicities and a second and/or third language will establish a foundation of success to meet Oregon State standards and benchmarks.