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Please join us as we welcome Rachel Vazquez to the MPPI team!  Rachel will serve as our research intern to help us with research and updating our data on various state policies that are critical to the … Continued

The federal government has been shut down now for 2 weeks, and there does not seem to be a solution in the near future. In addition to many other issues this shutdown is causing, some sources … Continued

The Annual MPPI Conference has been an important and valuable event for the Montessori advocacy community since its inception, bringing our advocates together to learn, grow our networks, strengthen relationships within and outside of the Montessori … Continued

House Passes Budget Bill On Thursday, May 22nd, the US House of Representatives passed their budget bill which includes some key items to watch as the bill heads to the Senate. Supreme Court Upholds Charter School Law … Continued

Feeling confused about policy at the state and federal levels? In today’s constantly changing policy landscape it is more important than ever to be well prepared to advocate for the needs of Montessori education at … Continued

Immigration Policy ChangesOne area of change is the new administration’s position on immigration. This includes the rescinding of the DHS policy that protected locations like schools and child care centers from being used for immigration … Continued

With the election outcomes largely determined, we are entering a new chapter of governance at both the federal and state levels. A new administration, legislature, and several new governors and state representatives will soon take … Continued

Teachers are the best advocates for children, and Montessori needs more teacher advocates to support policy change all over the country. Learn how to be the voice for Montessori children in policy whether in your … Continued

Has your state organization hit a plateau with advocacy?Have you recently faced setbacks and aren’t sure what to do next?Has your advocacy momentum stalled? Don’t worry! The 2024 MPPI Advocacy Conference is just around the … Continued

How deep is your advocacy bench? Would you like to attract more advocates for your work while supporting your existing team in growth, capacity and well-being?  It’s time to make your plans for September 28th … Continued