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AMS Receives Major Grant to Fuel Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiatives

AUGUST 6, 2020—As a direct result of a board initiative begun almost 3 years ago, we are honored to have been awarded a major grant to support Montessori anti-bias, anti-racist initiatives in all aspects of our AMS community.

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Book a Chat with Munir

AUGUST 7, 2020—On Monday, August 31, in celebration of Maria Montessori’s 150th birthday, AMS executive director Munir Shivji will be dedicating his entire day to phone conversations with members of our community.

Call for Research Posters

JULY 17, 2020—Now through September 15, we are accepting research poster proposals for The Montessori Event, which will be held virtually, March 5 – 6.

Coming Up: An Invigorating Year of Professional Development

JULY 15 2020—Please join The American Montessori Society for these upcoming virtual events focused on diversity, literacy, social change, and more.

Honoring Juneteenth

JUNE 19, 2020—We recognize the Juneteenth holiday by acknowledging how far we have come and how far we have left to go. We understand that all lives cannot matter until Black lives matter and we invite you to join us as we stand against systemic racism and bigotry.

American Montessori Society Hires New Executive Director

JUNE 8, 2020—It is with great excitement and pleasure that the Board of Directors of the American Montessori Society announces the hire of Munir Shivji as our new executive director, effective Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

Black Lives Matter: A Message from the AMS Board President

JUNE 1, 2020—The protests across the globe this week following the murder of George Floyd are an urgent reminder that we must constantly examine how racism shapes our institutions and identify ways to dismantle and disrupt racism. This includes our Montessori schools and teacher education programs.

Farewell and Thank You to Richard A. Ungerer, Interim Executive Director

MAY 29, 2020—Rich Ungerer, who came out of retirement earlier this year to serve AMS as interim executive director, has now completed his work with us. We extend deep thanks to him for stepping up to help our organization through a critical transition period.

Election Results: AMS Board of Directors

MAY 22, 2020—See the results of the AMS Board of Directors elections. These leaders will be welcomed to the board in July 2020.

American Montessori Society Seeks New Executive Director

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: APRIL 9, 2020. UPDATED: JUNE 9, 2020. This position has been filled and the application process is now closed.
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