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.
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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

Empowering Adolescents: A Multiple Case Study of U.S. Montessori High Schools

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Practice, Secondary, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Empowering Adolescents: A Multiple Case Study of U.S. Montessori High Schools
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Early Childhood Inclusion in a Public Montessori School: Access, Participation, and Supports

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Early Childhood, Inclusion, Montessori Practice, Public Montessori,

Early Childhood Inclusion in a Public Montessori School: Access, Participation, and Supports
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Culturally Congruent Education and the Montessori Model: Perspectives from Hawaiian Culture-Based Educators

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Culturally Congruent Education and the Montessori Model: Perspectives from Hawaiian Culture-Based Educators
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Construction and Validation of Holistic Education School Evaluation Tool Using Montessori Erdkinder Principles

Ages 12 – 18, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice,

Construction and Validation of Holistic Education School Evaluation Tool Using Montessori Erdkinder Principles
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An Examination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Early Childhood, Montessori Practice,

An Examination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education
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Acquisition of English as a Second Language for Hispanic Immigrant Adults with Low Academic & Socioeconomic Levels in the U.S.A

Diversity, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Acquisition of English as a Second Language for Hispanic Immigrant Adults with Low Academic & Socioeconomic Levels in the U.S.A
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Critical Montessori Education: Centering BIPOC Montessori Educators and their Anti-Racist Teaching Practices

Diversity, Public Montessori,

Critical Montessori Education: Centering BIPOC Montessori Educators and their Anti-Racist Teaching Practices
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Montessori Research Library

Dissertations and theses

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

White papers

Action research projects

Conference handouts

Research Library

Empowering Adolescents: A Multiple Case Study of U.S. Montessori High Schools

Early Childhood Inclusion in a Public Montessori School: Access, Participation, and Supports

Culturally Congruent Education and the Montessori Model: Perspectives from Hawaiian Culture-Based Educators

Construction and Validation of Holistic Education School Evaluation Tool Using Montessori Erdkinder Principles

An Examination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education

Acquisition of English as a Second Language for Hispanic Immigrant Adults with Low Academic & Socioeconomic Levels in the U.S.A

Critical Montessori Education: Centering BIPOC Montessori Educators and their Anti-Racist Teaching Practices

We Need Your Research

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