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The practice of separating children from their families at the U.S. border, and the treatment these children are forced to endure, is inconsistent with our Montessori values. To America’s leaders we say this: There is a better way!

Oct 17, 2017

Montessori Communities in Puerto Rico Need Your Help

Nearly a month after Hurricane Maria, the situation in Puerto Rico remains dire. To help area Montessori schools and the families they serve, Instituto Nueva Escuela, a local AMS-affiliated teacher education program that has trained over 500 Montessori teachers on the island, has started a GoFundMe campaign. Please donate if you can.

Aug 18, 2017

CAPE Successful in Advocating for Changes to Tax Law Affecting Private Schools

Prior to the passage of the new tax law in December, the Council for Private School Education invited voters to contact Congress about several related issues, all of which were, according to CAPE, favorably addressed in the final legislation.

Mar 8, 2017

Study Shows SC Public Montessori Students Outperform Peers

Despite the growth and popularity of Montessori education, there has been a dearth of research on the topic. To help address this issue, the Riley Institute at Furman University developed and implemented a 5-year study of 44 Montessori and non-Montessori public schools in South Carolina— the most comprehensive evaluation of public Montessori to date.

Dec 8, 2015

American Montessori Society Helping China Develop Quality Montessori Education

The American Montessori Society is taking its expertise to China, where it is helping the Chinese Society of Education develop standards for Montessori Early Childhood education in that country.

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