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

Exploring Public Montessori Education: Equity and Achievement in South Carolina

Outcomes, Public Montessori,

Exploring Public Montessori Education: Equity and Achievement in South Carolina
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Cultural Influences on Social and Emotional Development in Montessori Education: A Comparative Ethnographic Study of Puerto Rico and New York

Diversity, Montessori Practice,

Cultural Influences on Social and Emotional Development in Montessori Education: A Comparative Ethnographic Study of Puerto Rico and New York
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An Alternative to “No Excuses”: Considering Montessori as Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Diversity,

An Alternative to “No Excuses”: Considering Montessori as Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
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Children Prefer Familiar Fantasy, but not Anthropomorphism, in Their Storybooks

Ages 2 ½ – 6,

Children Prefer Familiar Fantasy, but not Anthropomorphism, in Their Storybooks
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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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An Association Between Montessori Education in Childhood and Adult Wellbeing

Outcomes, Socio-Emotional Learning,

An Association Between Montessori Education in Childhood and Adult Wellbeing
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Standardized Test Proficiency in Public Montessori Schools

Montessori Practice,

Standardized Test Proficiency in Public Montessori Schools
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Multilevel Modeling Resolves Ambiguities in Analyses of Discipline Disproportionality: A Demonstration Comparing Title 1 Montessori and Non-Montessori Schools

Outcomes, Public Montessori,

Multilevel Modeling Resolves Ambiguities in Analyses of Discipline Disproportionality: A Demonstration Comparing Title 1 Montessori and Non-Montessori Schools
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A Comparison of the California Public School and Montessori Elementary Curriculums

Ages 6 – 12, Elementary, Montessori Practice, Public Schools,

A Comparison of the California Public School and Montessori Elementary Curriculums
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A Comparison of Elementary Classroom Practices Based on Montessori Certification – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Professional Development,

A Comparison of Elementary Classroom Practices Based on Montessori Certification – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Montessori Research Library

Dissertations and theses

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

White papers

Action research projects

Conference handouts

Research Library

Exploring Public Montessori Education: Equity and Achievement in South Carolina

Cultural Influences on Social and Emotional Development in Montessori Education: A Comparative Ethnographic Study of Puerto Rico and New York

An Alternative to “No Excuses”: Considering Montessori as Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Children Prefer Familiar Fantasy, but not Anthropomorphism, in Their Storybooks

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

An Association Between Montessori Education in Childhood and Adult Wellbeing

Standardized Test Proficiency in Public Montessori Schools

Multilevel Modeling Resolves Ambiguities in Analyses of Discipline Disproportionality: A Demonstration Comparing Title 1 Montessori and Non-Montessori Schools

A Comparison of the California Public School and Montessori Elementary Curriculums

A Comparison of Elementary Classroom Practices Based on Montessori Certification – Workshop – 2018 Conference

We Need Your Research

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