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AMS CEO Dr. Timothy Purnell (left) with honoree Senator William C. Smith Jr. during awards ceremony at The Montessori Event.

Maryland State Senator William C. Smith Jr. Honored by American Montessori Society with Dr. Maria Montessori Ambassador Award

Smith, a graduate of the AMS-accredited Barrie School, is working to advance Montessori education in his home state.

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Upcoming Requirements for Accredited Schools & Schools on the AMS Pathway

MAY 13, 2019—New qualifications for teachers and heads of schools will go into effect July 1, 2020.

AMS Announces Newly Elected Board Members

MAY 3, 2019—Congratulations to the esteemed individuals who will take office this July.

AMS Peace & Social Justice Committee Awards 2019 Peace Seed Grants

APRIL 26, 2019—Congratulations to the 6 community members who have been awarded grants to fund peace education projects in their schools.

The American Montessori Society Named a World Citizen Peace Site

APRIL 22, 2019—The American Montessori Society was recently designated a World Citizen International Peace Site by World Citizen, a nondenominational and nonpartisan organization dedicated to invigorating and empowering communities to educate for a just and peaceful world.

Announcing the AMS 2020 Living Legacy: Ana María García Blanco

APRIL 2, 2019—We are honored to announce Ana María García Blanco as AMS’s 2020 Living Legacy—an award given to those whose commitment and leadership has made an extraordinary impact on the AMS community. A lifelong educator, Ana is changing the face of Montessori in Puerto Rico.

American Montessori Society 2019 Recognition Awards

APRIL 2, 2019—Every year, through a variety of awards, the American Montessori Society honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Montessori Movement. The following recipients were announced during Community Night at The Montessori Event 2019, held in March in Washington, DC.

Hats Off to the 2019 — 2020 Emerging Leaders Fellows

FEBRUARY 28, 2019—Congratulations to the new cohort of Montessori-credentialed teachers that will be taking part in our Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program, March 2019 – March 2020.

Maryland State Senator William C. Smith Jr. Honored by AMS with Dr. Maria Montessori Ambassador Award

MARCH 26, 2019—Smith, a graduate of the AMS-accredited Barrie School, is working to advance Montessori education in his home state.

Candidates for AMS 2019 Board Elections Announced

FEBRUARY 26, 2019—Watch videos and read personal statements to learn about the Montessori advocates running for office.
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