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At Chiaravalle, support is caring, friendships are growing, learning is thriving. Each child deserves to feel a sense of purpose and belonging.”

I think that Chiaravalle is an amazing place that lets children grow into the individuals that they are truly meant to be. It’s nothing short of incredible.”

I love the freedom and independence we get, but that we also get to partner up when we need to. I love all the math, hands-on equations, and all the different choices. ”

 For as long as I can remember, the Chiaravalle community has been both supportive and compassionate to me and my peers as we stumble through the different stages of life, from learning the ABCs to me reading two books a day.”

I was a total skeptic. After a few months my mom said, “Have you talked to those kids lately? Your son just sat down and told me about the parts of an airplane and said he is going to be a pilot, and he told me everything he needs to do to get there. Don’t ever take them out of that school.” And my kids are telling me about all the cool things that are in their classrooms. And so they made me a believer.”

I am a Palestinian from Jerusalem. Where I grew up, I did not know my teacher’s name. We always called him “Ustaz”, the Arabic word for teacher. In contrast, Chiaravalle teachers personalize their relationships with their students. This is a sign of trust. As humans, it isn’t easy to gain a child’s trust. I believe my kids are blessed to be in such a school and experience such a community.”

Friends had their kids at Chiaravalle. On their advice we came to Evanston. Chiaravalle was bright and cheerful. When we got back to the car, we asked our daughter, “So what do you think?” She said, “Well, that’s my school. I’m either going there, or I’m not going to kindergarten.” We looked at each other in agreement, and were like, “Alright, that’s our school”. It is that kind of feeling you get.”

Chiaravalle welcomes my alternative family with open arms. Seeing LGBTQIA+ students and families celebrated and included in the curriculum shows me the future is bright.”

What luck to discover a place to learn and grow with my students! Blending Montessori philosophy and pedagogy with best practices, our children emerge with curiosity and a zest for learning.”

I get to work everyday not only with a mission and curriculum I wholeheartedly believe in; I also work with the best people in the world: children and the adults (colleagues and caregivers) who love and are inspired by children.”

When I first toured Chiaravalle, it felt too good to be true. Years later, I'm honored to carry out Montessori ideals among colleagues who are passionate about peace education, equity, and nurturing the individual interests of each child.”

When I taught in traditional schools, I lived for the handful of “magic” moments with my students I would have each year. In the Montessori classroom, these moments happen every day..”

I enjoyed my Chiaravalle experience and want other people to have a similar, really positive experience graduating: feeling prepared and ready for the rest of your life.”

I am extremely grateful that I went to Chiaravalle. I couldn't read in first grade, but although I struggled in one area, I excelled in math and received special attention to catch up in reading. By the time I graduated high school, I was two or three years ahead in math and took AP English.”

As a teacher, the main thing I hope to foster in my students is the lifelong curiosity and love of learning that Chiaravalle helped foster in me.”

My excellence in academics is a direct result of the opportunities I had to intellectually explore while at Chiaravalle. It’s the reason why I am so curious and driven to learn.”