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Montessori Public Policy Initiative

Public Policy / Community

The American Montessori Society works diligently to influence public policy that concerns education, children, and families.

Montessori Alumni

Montessori People / Community / Media

Montessori alumni are noted for being strong and capable persons. They model initiative, independence, dignity, selflessness, sound judgement, and ability to work well with others.

Montessori Life Magazine

Community / Member Benefit

Montessori Life, the AMS quarterly magazine (print & digital), is required reading for anyone interested in Montessori education.

Montessori Research Facebook Interest Group

Action Research / Community / Dissertation/Thesis / Journal Article / Research

A place for people interested in Montessori education to share research-related information, ideas and opportunities. We encourage participation from a diverse group including individuals from all Montessori organizations as well as a variety of other backgrounds.

Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program

Professional Development / Community

Apply for the Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program and join the next generation of Montessori leaders.

Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program Application

Professional Development / Community

Apply for the Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program and join the next generation of Montessori leaders.

Education for Peace & Social Justice

Social Justice / Peace / Community

Anti-bias, anti-racist (“ABAR”) resources for you, your students, and your communities.

AMS Recognition Awards

Keynote / Donors / General Public / Community / Leadership / Awards / Testimonial / Credential

View AMS recognition award recipients from past years, and relive the moments that will inspire the new generation of Montessori leaders and educators.

Federal Education Programs & Benefits for Private Schools

Administrator / On-Demand / Professional Development / Community

History of Montessori

Community / Montessori Method / Montessori People

Learn how the founding of the first Montessori school more than 100 years ago led to a worldwide movement that is now more relevant than ever.

The Mission of the American Montessori Society

Montessori People / Montessori Method / Community

The American Montessori Society is the leading member advocacy organization, research forum, and resource collaborative for the global community of Montessori educators. Our mission: “Empowering humanity to build a better world through Montessori”

History of the American Montessori Society

Montessori People / Montessori Method / Community

How did AMS become the leading advocate for Montessori education? Read on!

Living Legacy Scholarship Fund

Community / Montessori Philosophy

Give a gift to the American Montessori Society and see your investments have an exponential impact in advancing the advocacy, standards, research, teacher education, and public policy that will enrich Montessori students, families, and communities for generations.

Announcing the AMS 2020 Living Legacy: Ana María García Blanco

Community / News

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.

Advertise with the American Montessori Society

Community / Media

Advertising with AMS is the best way to reach Montessori educators and administrators.