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Attend an AMS Event in Your Community

With six locations in 2025-2026, the AMS Regional Symposium offers an inspiring day of workshops and spotlights rooted in today’s Montessori practice.

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Leadership Labposium 2026 in beautiful Hilton Head, South Carolina will feature Suneel Gupta for Leadership Recharged: Tools for Today, Momentum for Tomorrow.

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Welcome to the American Montessori Society

We strive to maintain the quality, authenticity, and integrity of Montessori education for all. Come to us at any stage of your journey to get helpful tools and resources, the latest news and research, and a welcoming community that values you.

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About Montessori

Montessori is a holistic, experiential, child-centered system of education, developed by revolutionary educator Dr. Maria Montessori over a century ago. This scientifically-validated approach is now practiced worldwide.

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Join your local Montessori community at the AMS 2025-2026 Regional Symposiums

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Leadership Labposium 2026

The 2026 event features facilitation by Suneel Gupta, January 14-16 in Hilton Head.

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The Montessori Event 2026

Join us in Washington, DC in 2026!

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Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast

Journey into the future of learning with two pioneering educators as they unlock the secrets of human potential through captivating conversations on education’s biggest challenges.

Embrace the Shake: Phil Hansen on Turning Limitations into Creativity

November 3, 2025

Montessori Deep Dive: Teacher Cassandra Duggan on Her Homeschool Roots, Traditional Classrooms, and the Freedom to Learn

October 20, 2025

Lift Off in Education: Donovan Livingston on Hip-Hop, Belonging, and Thriving

October 6, 2025

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“When a child is given a little leeway, he will at once shout, ‘I want to do it!’ But in our schools, which have an environment adapted to children’s needs, they say, ‘Help me to do it alone.’”

Dr. Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood

Making Thanksgiving Matter: Teaching Truth and Giving Back to the Community
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Jason Silva on the Power of Awe: 12 Questions With The Montessori Event 2026 Keynote Speaker
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