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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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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.

Support the AMS Annual Fund

OCTOBER 16, 2020—Make An Impact. Your American Montessori Society is leading the charge in advancing Montessori education worldwide for the betterment of all people and providing the resources to make it happen.

Nominations Now Being Accepted for AMS 2022 Living Legacy

OCTOBER 5, 2020—Now through November 16, 2020, we invite nominations for the AMS 2022 Living Legacy.

Congratulations to the Recipients of AMS 2020 Peace Seed Grants

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020—The AMS Peace & Social Justice Committee awards annual Peace & Social Justice Seed Grants to help fund projects that promote peace and social justice education. Congratulations to our 2020 grantees.

Submit a Workshop Proposal for the AMS Literacy Symposium

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020—Now through September 28, we invite submissions of workshop proposals for our Literacy Symposium, which will take place in January. Presenters will receive a free registration to both the symposium and The Montessori Event 2021.

An Open Letter to Maria Montessori on Her 150th Birthday

AUGUST 31, 2020—On Dr. Maria Montessori’s sesquicentennial birthday, we pause to recognize, honor, and celebrate her influence on our world. This letter to her serves as a thank you note on behalf of the entire Montessori community and all those who have been impacted by the transformative nature of her teachings.

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.

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.

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