Today is Thursday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2006 with 122 to follow. Maria Montessori (August 31, 1870 – May 6, 1952) was an Italian physician and educator, a noted humanitarian and devout ...

70 Quotes About Reading That'll Inspire You to Open a Book. 7 True Stories That Will Remind You Why Teachers Are Amazing. 100 of the Best Quotes from Famous People. ... —Maria Montessori. 20.