Public school systems are struggling to meet the needs of all students. Traditional public schools now include everyone in the same classroom, including typical and atypical students. Principals and parents expect teachers to teach each individual with the same amount of individual time. In reality, this does not happen because some students are not that intelligent and need more attention. Public schools are more concerned about children reaching a certain level of education before moving on to the next grade or until they get a certain score on standardized tests. Perhaps it is time for traditional public schools to change their methods to incorporate that of Maria Montessori where each individual moves at their own pace instead of expecting students to be at a certain point at a certain time. Public schools should use more Montessori methods to meet individual needs. Maria Montessori was a very influential person from Rome who created an educational practice that is still thriving to this day. After finishing primary school she decided to improve her education by attending the University of Rome, graduating in the mid-1890s among the first Italian women doctors (CITE). While doing research in college at the psychiatric clinic, he became interested in studying students who had learning problems, so he began trying different ways of teaching them (Times Pg 71). He wanted this way of education to apply to all students, not just those with learning disabilities. Maria Montessori wanted her method to give each student the opportunity to be their original self and let their imagination flow. The classroom atmosphere should suit each student; Montessori wanted small tables, chairs, low cabinets, low windows, etc. for... half the card... heir to himself. Teachers were encouraged to “follow the child” as Maria would say, letting the children solve the problem on their own. His method continued to develop and most of the world began to hear about it (Helfrich 8). Works Cited Ellis-Christensen, Tricia, and O. Wallace. "What is a Montessori school?" WiseGeek. Conjecture, Jan. 21, 2014. Web. Feb. 12, 2014. Helfrich, M. Shannon. Montessori learning in the 21st century. Troutdale: New Sage Press, 2011. Print.Howell, Leanne. et al. “Preparation for life”. Montessori Life 25.1 (2013): 14-18. Comprehensive educational research.Web. January 28, 2014.Knauer, Kelly, ed. “Montessori”. Time: great figures of the 20th century. New York: Time Books, 1996: 71. Print.Powell, Mark. “Can Montessorians and Constructivists really be friends?” Montessori life. 12.1: 44-51. Educational research completed. Network. February 4 2014.