As the experts on Montessori policy and advocacy, MPPI unites, supports, and equips the Montessori community, creating an effective advocacy voice for quality Montessori education. MPPI drives education policy change so that all children have access to the gifts of a Montessori education. Our work is guided by our vision of a world enriched and made equitable through widely accessible and fully implemented Montessori education.
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Montessori Public Policy Initiative
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What is Montessori?
Imagine a classroom uniquely designed to build confidence, inspire independence, and foster a love of learning. Imagine a teacher equipped to individualize instruction so each child receives what they need to learn and grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Imagine a child who is not only proficient in math and reading, but who is prepared for a 21st century world that requires collaboration, focus, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Imagine Montessori education.
What's New
MPPI and Montessori Science at UVA are proud to announce our recently co-published literature reviews, What We Know About What We Do: The Evidence Behind Montessori Practice. This collaboration came from the experiences of MPPI and our advocates, and specifically the intersection of advocacy work and research supporting Montessori that Dr. Corey Borgman engages in at UVA and the Virginia Montessori Association. They are intended to be used in advocacy work for policy change supporting fully implemented Montessori programs in all levels and types of schools. These papers can be used individually or as a group, and outline and align research coming from non-Montessori as well as Montessori sources including embedded understanding of our pedagogy.
What's Happening
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AMI/USA The Montessori Experience: Refresher Courses and More!
AMI/USA Experience: Refresher Courses and More! Friday, March 13th, 1:30-4:30 pm in San Diego, join MPPI for our preconference event, Partnership for Montessori: Shaping Policy Together. We will share policy news, engage in new advocacy … Continued
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Association of Illinois Montessori Schools Annual Conference
Association of Illinois Montessori Schools in Lisle, IL, join MPPI at AIMS on Saturday, February 21st for our breakout session highlighting policy news and advocacy practice for new and experienced advocates.
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NAEYC Public Policy Forum
NAEYC Public Policy Forum. Are you attending NAEYC PPF with your state AEYC in Washington, D.C.? MPPI staff will be there February 22-24!
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Montessori Education Programs International
Montessori Education Programs International March 12-15, MPPI will be presenting at MEPI on Friday March 13th, sharing policy news and advocacy tactics for new and experienced advocates. Join us in Wrightsville Beach, NC!