What began as a small classroom experiment quietly reshaped how societies think about learning, talent, and human potential.
On January 6, 1907, Maria Montessori opened Casa dei Bambini in Rome’s San Lorenzo district, introducing an approach to education built around independence, observation, and self directed discovery. Her methods challenged rigid instruction models and ultimately influenced how organizations, schools, and employers around the world think about developing skills, creativity, and long term capability.
From bsnsHistory, the daily podcast about the moments when business quietly reshaped the world.