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Change in Leadership at the American Montessori Society

JANUARY 21, 2020—Effective February 1, 2020, Richard A. Ungerer will assume the position of AMS Interim Executive Director. The change comes in the wake of the resignation of AMS CEO, Dr. Timothy Purnell. Many in the community know Rich from his previous service as AMS ED (2005 – 2017).

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“Montessori Voices” Audio Contest

AUGUST 27, 2019—If you like “playing with sound,” this contest is for you! Now through October 15, we invite AMS members and their students to submit original short melodies, or other original sequences of sound, for consideration as the winning audio logo.

Will You Be Applying for an AMS 2020 Peace Seed Grant?

AUGUST 16, 2019—Applications for AMS Peace Seed Grants will be accepted starting September 15. Start your planning now!

American Montessori Society Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity NYC on Home Build for Family in Need

AUGUST 2, 2019—AMS staff took part in a Day of Service yesterday on a home-build project with Habitat for Humanity NYC. Helping to build a home for a family in need concretely exemplified our new organization mission, “Empowering humanity to build a better world through Montessori.”

AMS Awards $28,000 in Teacher Education Scholarships

JULY 8, 2019—Every year, the American Montessori Society awards teacher education scholarships to aspiring Montessori teachers in support of their professional growth. For the 2019 – 2020 academic year, we awarded 20 scholarships totaling $28,000.

Montessori St Nicholas and AMS Explore New Ways to Collaborate

JUNE 18, 2019—The executive teams of the London-based MSN and AMS recently met for an exploratory meeting about possible ways to work together.

AMS Awards $3,450 Research Mini-Grant in Spring 2019

JUNE 13, 2019—The AMS Mini-Grants program supports research that can bring fresh insight to Montessori education. Meet the grant recipient, who is studying teacher satisfaction and retention.

Multi-Age Groupings in Montessori Classrooms

June 6, 2019—Updated June 6, 2019 to include information about the AMS Pathway of Continuous School Improvement. Originally published November 4, 2014.

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.
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