Montessori Research Library

Researchers are increasingly contributing to the body of knowledge about Montessori education. In the AMS Research Library, you will find scholarly resources curated from a range of platforms.
Look for:

Dissertations and theses

vetted by college and university faculty for appropriate research methods and conclusions.

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

the foundation of scholarly research because they are considered to be the most rigorous and valid sources of information.

White papers

authored by members of the AMS Research Committee that address issues of importance to Montessorians.

Action research projects

reporting on research designed and conducted by practitioners to solve an immediate problem or improve their own practice.

Conference handouts

from research-related workshops and posters at The Montessori Event.

Research Library

2026 AMS Whitepaper Series – Pathways to Global Montessori Research – Montessori Literacy Today: Aligning Timeless Practice With Modern Demands – Volume 2

2026 AMS Whitepaper Series – Pathways to Global Montessori Research – Montessori Literacy Today: Aligning Timeless Practice With Modern Demands – Volume 2
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2025 AMS Whitepaper Series – Pathways to Global Montessori Research – Belonging in the Cosmic Narrative: Revisiting the Great Lessons to Ensure Every Child Sees Themselves in the Human Story – Volume 1

2025 AMS Whitepaper Series – Pathways to Global Montessori Research – Belonging in the Cosmic Narrative: Revisiting the Great Lessons to Ensure Every Child Sees Themselves in the Human Story – Volume 1
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