Dear Spread the Love,

The very first Montessori school in 1907 was a preschool for the poorest children in Rome. (Read more on the American Montessori Society’s page) But since Montessori education never became part of any country’s public school system, Montessori has tended to remain a private school solution and often inaccessible to exactly those children who first were students in Montessori schools. (About 9% of Montessori schools worldwide are public.) Many organizations and groups are working to remedy this situation today.

Montessori Public Policy Initiative works to close the gap between public education and Montessori education principles, driving education policy change so that all children have access to the gifts of a Montessori education.

The Black Montessori Education Fund’s mission is to increase engagement and support positive experiences of Black children and adults in Montessori education.

Educateurs sans Frontières seeks to identify innovative educational initiatives worldwide that are based on Montessori principles, and support them with mentorship and resources, guiding them towards sustainability, expansion and replication.

I'm so excited about these initiatives! Please consider supporting them in their work.

Your friend,

Maria