The 2021 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people and fostering a dynamic, resilient culture, as well as strong financials, all while facing the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Technology is inevitable wherever we go. It’s in our homes, workplaces, and even in our schools, and is one of society’s driving forces. Who’s to say it should not be part of the Montessori classroom?”

While searching for a daycare, Melanie and Nick found a Montessori school and instantly fell in love with the Montessori philosophy. Melanie realized that making art with children was her true passion and she decided she wanted to share her love of art with other families.

2021 events include South Carolina Montessori Alliance, Montessori Foundation and New Jersey Montessori Association Council

Puzzle maps, grammar boxes and more have been developed at Jakarta Montessori Virtual Materials.

“Juliet is dedicated to the mentorship of young researchers, especially students of color, in an effort to advance research that might benefit all children and help close racial disparities in educational settings.”

Author of ‘All That We Can Do!’ and teacher Hayes Mott writes, “our Montessori early childhood classroom has been thriving and full of growth even in a pandemic. As their teacher, I was so inspired by the child’s strength that I wrote a book celebrating children attending school in masks. This book features Montessori students […]

The Georgia Montessori Teaching Certificate qualifies the holder to teach in a Georgia public Montessori classroom.

From Frank Leto, “last year, we all spent a lot of time in doors. My daughter, Maria, and my granddaughter, Chloe, used that time to make 4 illustrated children’s books, inspired by some of my songs. Maria adapted the songs into manuscripts and storyboarded her concepts and Chloe brought them to life and illustrated all four […]

Jackie Grundberg recently reviewed Teaching Kids About Money by Reese Frazier. Jackie writes, “as a Mom and educator to children and adults, I can’t pass up telling you about an amazing book I found that was just released a few weeks ago. I read it in one sitting, and now I’m going to go back […]

Written and directed by Dr. Cindy Acker, IMC Social Justice Leader. Sunday, May 16, 2021 1:00 – 4:00 PM PST      4:00 – 7:00 PM EST All are welcome! Support this Essential Work! Click here to contribute Your donation will fund this viewing and the continued work of the IMC Social Justice Task Force. Click to register […]

The tuition-free Bezos Academy preschool will serve 40 students.

The Board of Trustees of the International Montessori Council (IMC) is excited to announce our newest board member, Dr. Cindy Acker. Cindy has been a longtime member and volunteer with IMC. Over the past year, Cindy has led and facilitated our IMC Social Justice Task Force, offering the Montessori community an opportunity to engage in […]

In April, the IMC Board of Trustees approved the initial standards for teacher education programs to offer a Montessori Assistant Teacher Credential. The Assistant Teacher Credential will be level specific. Curriculum will include an introduction to Montessori Philosophy and child development, the role of the Assistant Teacher to support children and lead teachers, guiding and […]

The Montessori Post would love to feature your classroom in our next monthly issue. Let’s inspire each other! Send us your best pictures of a child at work, a material, your entire classroom, or anything else that best shows off your beautiful Montessori environment. Be sure to include a description of your classroom, this photo […]

In her name, Pat Swann, 1937-2020, founder of Lone Oak Montessori School, a charitable memorial fund has been created “to help those who otherwise may not have the opportunity to experience the highest quality Montessori education.”