Our Vision: We seek to be a school without an achievement gap and a model for North Minneapolis. Our school is inspired by the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori and sets high expectations for all children. In partnership with parents we guide children to develop their individual gifts while preparing them for life in a cooperative community and a changing world. We nurture independence, a love of learning, cooperation, creative thinking, and respect for self, others and the environment. Our Mission: We inspire passion for learning in an intentionally diverse Montessori community. Philosophy and Goals Our school serves children ages 16 months to 6th grade. We nurture independence, a love of learning, self-esteem, cooperation, creative thinking, and respect for self and others. We strive to meet the needs of each child, as an individual while also promoting the skills and values needed for life in a co-operative community and a changing world.