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Higher Ground is dedicated to mainstreaming
and modernizing Montessori education.

A calm, serene child, attached to reality, begins to achieve his elevation through work.
– Maria Montessori
Our Brands
Higher Ground operates schools for students from birth
through adolescence, provides training to educators, and more.

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Academy of Thought and Industry
Each Academy of Thought and Industry high school is a high-accountability, high-autonomy learning community.
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A diverse team of educators and entrepreneurs,
assembled together to change education.
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Guy Barnett
Guy Barnett is the Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Higher Ground Education.
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Jane Erickson
Jane Erickson is the VP of Elementary/Adolescent Programs & Teacher Preparation.
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Journal
A Collection of Ideas, Stories,
Inspirations, and Thought Pieces.

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Guidepost Montessori and the Academy of Thought and Industry Earn Cognia System AccreditationÂ
Both school systems — and their domestic and international locations — now meet Cognia Standards of Quality, and commit to continuous improvement
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Higher Ground Education Raises $30M Series D and Acquires Award-Winning FreshGrade Platform to Accelerate ‘Montessori Everywhere’ MissionÂ
The new funding and acquisition will support Higher Ground’s continued investments in curriculum, training, technology, and international growth
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The Purpose and Pedagogy of Black History Month: A Panel Discussion with Higher Ground’s Advisory Group on Montessori and Identity
As Black History Month begins, our Montessori and Identity panel gathers to discuss what we want for our kids with respect to race in education
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Higher Ground Education Acquires Altitude Learning LMS to Accelerate ‘Montessori Everywhere’ Mission Â
The acquisition—which includes Altitude Learning’s product and engineering teams—comes on the heels of a $40 million Series C equity raise
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Our Mission
Higher Ground Education's mission is to modernize and mainstream the international Montessori movement.
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Our Story
Higher Ground Education was founded by a small team of impassioned educators and business leaders.
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Our Culture in Quotes
The culture of Higher Ground Education represented by a series of inspirational quotes.
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