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Submit a Research Poster Proposal for The Montessori Event 2022 today!

Call for Research Poster Proposals

JUNE 25, 2021—Now through September 24, we invite you to submit a research poster proposal for a Research Poster session that will take place online during The Montessori Event 2022, March 17 – 20.

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Recognizing Juneteenth at the American Montessori Society

June 14, 2021—The American Montessori Society office will be closed on Friday, June 18, in recognition of Juneteenth (June 19). This intentional time will support staff members in their continual education, reflection, and self-development in matters related to race, social justice, and respect for all cultures. Together, we can build a more just, fair, and equitable world.

Announcing the Recipients of AMS 2021 Research Awards

MAY 25, 2021—Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s research awards: Solange Denervaud (dissertation) and Ian Daniel Becker (thesis).

Submit a Workshop Proposal for The Montessori Event 2022

MAY 11, 2021—We are thrilled to be opening our Call for Proposals for The Montessori Event, taking place March 17 - 20, 2022, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The submission deadline for workshop proposals is Sunday, June 6.

Announcing the AMS 2022 Living Legacy: Juliet King, EdD

APRIL 7, 2021—Juliet has spent over 5 decades working as a teacher, teacher’s union steward, school administrator, and community leader in South Florida. Throughout this illustrious career, her leadership has garnered respect and united teachers from varied racial and ethnic backgrounds to work toward the common goal of benefiting all students.

AMS Statement on the Shootings in Atlanta

MARCH 19, 2021—The American Montessori Society mourns the tragic and senseless loss of 8 people in shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday. Although the motivation for the crime is unknown, this vicious act of violence, regardless of motivation, is abhorrent. Brutality, regardless of cause, has no place in our society and in our world.

American Montessori Society 2021 Recognition Awards

JANUARY 15, 2021—AMS recognition awards honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to our organization and the Montessori Movement. We offer our congratulations to the 2021 recipients, and profound thanks for all that they have so selflessly accomplished in pursuit of our shared mission to build a better world through Montessori.

AMS Board Votes to Pause Elections for One Year

NOVEMBER 16, 2020—Earlier this fall, after extensive deliberation, the AMS Board of Directors voted to pause elections for new board members for one year. This means there will be no voting in 2021.

Welcoming Our New Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Staff: Bryan Jackson and Maati Wafford

OCTOBER 26, 2020—Two years ago, the American Montessori Society Board of Directors voted to make inclusion and equity a strategic priority of our organization. With this in mind, we were thrilled to recently receive a major grant to support our efforts in this area.

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