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Maria Montessori and 10 famous graduates from her schools

Maria Montessori stands in many ways as the mother of alternative education. The Italian physician and teacher invented a new kind of school, one with self-directed learning, classrooms with mixed age groups, and no grades. Now, on what would have been her 142 birthday, thousands of schools bear her name. These Montessori schools have some very famous alumni, many of which credit the free-flowing classes with teaching them to think differently and allowing them to change the world. Here are 10 of the most prominent.

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Opinion: Reminder from Boston Marathon bombings: A need to integrate immigrant children

The Boston Marathon bombings could not have been foreseen in the case files of 8-year-old asylum seeker, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, and his 15-year-old brother, Tamerlan. What should be questioned is whether US authorities do enough to integrate immigrant children once they arrive.
Google offers public a chance to test Project Glass (for a price)

Want to test out Project Glass, Google's new augmented-reality headset? You'll have to be lucky. You'll also to have $1,500. Plus tax.
Stock breaks $800: Google passes milestone

Google stock breaks $800 for the first time Tuesday, signaling renewed confidence in the company's ability to reap steadily higher profits. The stock breaks $800 in morning trading, with Google shares climbing 1.2 percent.
At Google HQ, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown signs self-driving cars bill

The bill by Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla will establish safety and performance regulations to test and operateautonomous vehicles on state roads and highways.
In Gear The ultimate cruise control: California OKs driverless cars

California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill Tuesday that officially allows driverless cars on public thoroughfares. Driverless cars are coming, whether we like it or not, according to the Car Connection.
California governor paves way for driverless cars

Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Tuesday that will pave the way for driverless cars in California. Driverless cars use computers, sensors and other technology to operate independently, but allow humans to take control at any time.
Maria Montessori and 10 famous graduates from her schools

Maria Montessori stands in many ways as the mother of alternative education. The Italian physician and teacher invented a new kind of school, one with self-directed learning, classrooms with mixed age groups, and no grades. Now, on what would have been her 142 birthday, thousands of schools bear her name. These Montessori schools have some very famous alumni, many of which credit the free-flowing classes with teaching them to think differently and allowing them to change the world. Here are 10 of the most prominent.
As Mayer takes reins at Yahoo, what's her first order of business?

Marissa Mayer started her new job Tuesday, leading her former rival, Yahoo. Mayer will be Yahoo's fifth CEO in the past five years.
Google Project Glass: Futuristic glasses prototypes to be sold for $1,500

The company is selling the device, known as Project Glass, for $1,500 to people attending its annual conference in San Francisco for computer programmers.
The New Economy Facebook IPO? Flat. Facebook future? Bright.

Facebook IPO generated no big stock gains on its first day of trading. But Facebook has many of the traits that made Apple, Microsoft, and Google great in the long run.
Google to split stock to preserve control

The split will take the form of an issue of new, non-voting shares after Google reported increased earnings in its first quarter.
Horizons Project Glass taken out for test run by Google co-founder: report

Project Glass, augmented reality lenses from Google, is already being tested by Google employees, including company co-founder Sergei Brin.
Horizons Valentine's Day Google doodle: Does it subtly support gay marriage?

Valentine's Day inspires a lovely Google doodle cartoon, with a political message right at the end.
Facebook IPO: Are users really worth $125 each?

The Facebook IPO suggests that the social network's 800 million users are worth $100 billion. What role will Facebook's audience play as the mega giant files what could become one of the largest IPOs of all time.
Facebook IPO likely to rank company among world's largest

Facebook IPO expected to be as high as $100 billion and will rank Facebook among the largest public companies in the world.
Tesla Model S California factory hosts electric car fans

Tesla Model S: People who preordered the electric vehicle got a chance to see it up close over the weekend. The company's CEO pleaded with fans to talk up the Tesla Model S.
Google celebrates 13th birthday

Google rolls out a special doodle for its 13th birthday – and what a wild 13 years it's been.
I'm Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59, by Douglas Edwards

What one early employee saw at the Google revolution.
Google investigation: Is it abusing its dominance?

Google investigation will focus on search results and advertising. Federal Trade Commission's launch of Google investigation could parallel federal probe of Microsoft in the 1990s.
Vera Svechina: woman sneaks into Google headquarters

Vera Svechina reportedly snuck into Google's headquarters by following a visually impaired employee. What Vera Svechina did next has the company's employees and founders scratching their heads.
Obama in California: The good, the bad, and the $35,800 dinner plate

President Obama made his two-day, six-stop trip to California to raise money and rally his base. Along the way, he drew cheers at Facebook headquarters and hecklers in San Francisco.
With Harry Houdini doodle, Google has a curious new patent up its sleeve

Today's Harry Houdini logo is the first to appear after Google received a very interesting patent. The "Google doodle" – which shall forever after be known as the 'System and Method For Enticing Users To A Web Site' – has been approved by the US patent office.
Google celebrates birthday with cake

Google rings in its birthday with a cake doodle. How old is Google anyway?
Wizard of Oz latest Google Doodle homage

Google celebrates the 71st anniversary of Wizard of Oz, the 1939 film that follows Dorothy's journey to the Emerald City.
The Facebook Effect

Facebook may know more about you than your government does.