Montessori Life Blog

The Montessori Event 2023: A Recap of the American Montessori Society's Annual Conference

This year’s Montessori Event welcomed over 5,000 educators from around the world to hear from inspiring keynote speakers, attend interactive workshops, discover new vendors from the exhibit hall, and more.

Implementing a Comprehensive School Safety and Security Program

In this article, we will examine the aspects of a comprehensive school security and safety program, and discuss how it can help to protect and enhance the safety and well-being of everyone in a school community through its implementation.

Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation, Part 3: How to Become a Better Ally, Advocate, and Adult Support

Part 3 of this series focuses on what we can do to become better allies, advocates, and adult supports for LGBTQIA+ youth.

The Montessori Mission: A Review of Charlotte Awdry’s Project of Passion

Learn more about Charlotte Awdry’s project of passion, The Montessori Mission, showcasing the breadth, depth, diversity, and inclusivity that Montessori offers.

The Labyrinth of Identity: An Individual’s Accounting of Her Journey Through the AMS ABAR Course

Anti-bias, antiracist (ABAR) work can start with a journey inward and, after gaining perspective at its nucleus, a journey outward to apply the equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice lens to Montessori work, including the classroom, school leadership, AMS accreditation, and more.

Montessori UA: Offering Harmonious Education for All Generations

Learn about the passionate, inspirational work of Montessori Ukraine, a non-profit organization that seeks to provide peace and unity by harnessing the transformational power of the Montessori Method.

A Conversation with Jamil Zaki about Empathy and Perspective

Encouraging empathy and new perspectives to support personal well-being and the greater good.

AMS Leadership Labposium: Community, Collaboration, Creativity

AMS Leadership Labposium 2023—an exciting opportunity for Montessori leaders to explore how to foster community, collaboration, and creativity.

Robert Charley Early Education: The First Montessori Public School Program in the Navajo Nation

Learn about Robert Charley Early Education, Red Mesa Unified School District #27’s first Montessori Public School Program in the Navajo Nation.

Our Top Picks for New Children's Books in 2023 for Women's History Month

In celebration of Women's History Month, check out new children's books featuring strong women and girl power.

Do Didactic Materials Belong in the Infant & Toddler Classroom? (From the Spring 2023 Issue of Montessori Life Magazine)

Many believe didactic materials represent the essence of Montessori's teachings. However, Maria herself thought of her Method as going far beyond the materials. In this article, David Shelton-Dodge evaluates if didactic materials still belong in Montessori Infant & Toddler classrooms.

I Understand: A Reflection on the Roots of My Heritage and Growth

What does a school culture look like and how does it push a community forward? A personal reflection on Black history and heritage in education.

Check out the Spring 2023 Issue of Montessori Life Magazine (Members Only)

A Montessori Educator Reflects on the Work of Antiracism Expert and The Montessori Event Keynote Speaker, Ibram X. Kendi

The Inauguration of the First Statue of Dr. Maria Montessori in Perugia, Italy

How East Cooper Montessori Charter School is Fighting for Social Change with their "Brave" Project

In Memoriam: Celebrating the Life of Kathy Roemer

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