Desert Sky Montessori Bend
Desert Sky Montessori Bend is a nonprofit public charter school in Bend, Oregon, that offers a unique educational approach centered around the Montessori method. This approach emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on activity, and collaborative play, providing students with a nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a life-long love of learning. The school's key features include being tuition-free, making Montessori education accessible to a broader range of students, and its designation as Central Oregon's only tuition-free Montessori elementary school. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Desert Sky Montessori operates with a mission to serve the public good, potentially relying on donations and grants to support its programs. With its focus on individualized instruction, hands-on learning, and joyful exploration, Desert Sky Montessori provides a child-centered approach to education, inspired by the principles of Maria Montessori.