Montessori Life Blog - The Official Blog of the American Montessori Society
Montessori Life is the official blog and magazine of the American Montessori Society.
The Montessori Life blog is the go-to resource for teachers and teachers in training, administrators, families, and everyone interested in staying up to date on hot topics in education, Montessori philosophy, equity, and more. Montessori Life in print is a member benefit filled with Montessori news and long-form articles and delivered four times a year. Members also receive access to the 10-year digital magazine archives. Become a member today to receive your subscription.
AMS Teacher Education Scholarship Spotlight: Eliza Heerboth and Emily Hunter
Each year and through the generous contributions to three AMS scholarship funds, AMS Teacher Education Scholarships are provided to current and aspiring Montessori teachers to support their professional growth. Learn more about two of the 2023 - 2024 recipients and how to apply for the 2024-2025 year.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Aline Wolf
In February 2024, Aline Wolf, author and co-founder of Penn-Mont Academy, passed away at the age of 95. She is fondly remembered for her focus on nurturing the human spirit, her dedication to establishing lasting peace, and her innumerable contributions in the world of Montessori.
Read MoreStanding Together at The Montessori Event 2024: A Recap of the American Montessori Society's Annual Conference
More than 4,000 educators from across the globe gathered virtually and in person in Orlando for The Montessori Event 2024. During these dynamic 4 days, attendees heard from over 275 inspiring keynote speakers, attended 170+ engaging sessions, discovered new resources offered by 120 vendors in the online and in-person exhibit hall, and much more. Check out some of this year’s highlights!
Read MoreApplying Liberatory Consciousness to Action Research (Montessori Life Spring 2024)
Dive into the fusion of science, spirituality, and service in Montessori pedagogy. Maati Wafford explores how action research embodies the roles of scientist, saint, and servant, guided by liberatory consciousness.
Read MoreAction Research: A Tool for Equity (Montessori Life Spring 2024)
This article delves into Maria Montessori's pioneering use of action research in education, highlighting how it fosters reflection, observation, and positive change in teaching practices. Through Montessori's example, the piece explores how action research can create inclusive and peaceful learning environments, ultimately contributing to social justice in education.
Read MoreThe Montessori Event 2024: A Special Thank You
Whether you were a virtual or in-person attendee, presenter, volunteer, sponsor, exhibitor, leader of an AMS Cares or Day of Collective Action activity, student who submitted artwork as part of the “Standing Together” student gallery, or individual who played another role—Thank You!
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