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Announcing New Innovation Initiatives at the American Montessori Society

Effective immediately, the American Montessori Society is proud to announce the formation of a brand new giving fund: the Marlene Barron Innovation Fund.

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Announcing New Innovation Initiatives at the American Montessori Society

The American Montessori Society is proud to announce the formation of a brand new giving fund: the Dr. Marlene Barron Innovation Fund. This fund will support the new AMS Innovation Fellowship Think Tank and Labposium program and events, as well as other new initiatives designed to move Montessori education forward in new and exciting ways.

Call for Poster Presenters

AUGUST 1, 2022—Now through October 17, we invite you to submit a research poster proposal for a Research Poster session that will take place online during The Montessori Event 2023, March 16 – 19.

All AMS-Affiliated Teacher Education Programs to Require ABAR Training by June 2023

AMS Board Unanimously Votes to Require 12 Hours of Anti-bias, Antiracist Training in All AMS-Affiliated Teacher Education Programs

AMS Statement on Robb Elementary School Shooting

MAY 25 2022—The American Montessori Society grieves with the community in Uvalde, TX. Our hearts are with Robb Elementary School and all victims and survivors of gun violence.

Election Results: AMS Board of Directors

MAY 6, 2022—Earlier this spring, members of the American Montessori Society took part in elections for our Board of Directors. The results are now in! We look forward to welcoming the following individuals to our board in July 2022.

Announcing the AMS 2023 Living Legacy: Susie and David Shelton Dodge

MAY 4, 2022—Susie and David Shelton-Dodge have been on the forefront of the Montessori Movement since the 1970s, supporting countless students, teacher educators, and other community members with generosity, grace, and grit.

In Memoriam: Bretta Weiss Wolff

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Bretta Weiss Wolff, former national director of the American Montessori Society (1978 – 1992) and the 12th AMS Living Legacy (2004), passed away peacefully at the age of 96.

Submit a Workshop Proposal for The Montessori Event 2023

April 12, 2022—The American Montessori Society is now accepting workshop proposals for The Montessori Event, taking place March 16 – March 19, 2023 at the Marriott Copley Place/Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA. The submission deadline for proposals is Monday, June 20, 11:59 PM (ET).

American Montessori Society Condemns Russian Acts of War Against Ukraine

MARCH 9, 2022—The American Montessori Society stands with the people of Ukraine—both those in Eastern Europe and those of Ukrainian descent around the world. We join countless organizations in the United States and overseas calling for peace.
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