Knowledge Base and Resources

In this project, adolescents develop a greater understanding of society through community work, highlighting principle of building sustainability of practice rooted in collaborative community effort.

After moving from Spain to Mexico, Carolina had a vision. With the help of the community & local sources, she was able to build a Montessori center in 2015 in Oaxaca.

Examples from Norway & Kenya support the universal applicability, replicability, & scalability of the Montessori approach across diverse cultures & locations in support of a green, sustainable future.

Stella Lenangoisa shares her journey growing up as a Samburu in Northern Kenya and the challenges she faced to complete her education. She then became the first Samburu Montessori teacher.

This initiative creates a Montessori space for the development for children who are born and live with their mothers in prison in Mexico.

AMI President Alain Tschudin, Professor of Peace Studies, and Takako Fukatsu, a Montessori advocate in Japan, discuss practical examples of ways in which Montessori education has cultivated peace.

Neuroscientist Dr Adele Diamond shares her research on the link between creativity and brain development. Children who struggle academically get more motivated and active while playing an instrument.

Professor Adele Diamond, a pioneer in the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience, explores the importance of music, dance, and movement.

Uma Ramani, Director of 3-6 Training, and Teng-Chien Yu, AMI Primary Trainer, share their invaluable perspectives on the Montessori principles of adaptation in changing times and circumstances.

Adre Shearer and Jasmine Jacob of the Indaba Institute talk about urgently tackling education inequality in South Africa through quality Montessori education provided by EsF's CoRE programme.

This interactive session includes insights, ideas, and experiences regarding funding opportunities and tools for Montessori initiatives and projects.

Monique & Felista tell the story of the Kilakala Montessori classroom for deaf children in Tanzania. They explain why they believe Montessori education is a natural fit for deaf children.

This short video explains how the CoRE EsF initiative makes quality education accessible to underserved communities in South Africa.

Professor Noah Sobe, a scholar of education, and Beverley Maragh, lecturer at the Maria Montessori Institute, talk about the importance of education & about children’s & women’s interaction with socie

Victoria Johnson, postdoctoral research associate, shares some outcomes from her research. She focuses on the process of establishing Montessori initiatives.

This document includes a summary of all the practical tips and advice given on fundrasing from the EsF session on "Raising Funds for Montessori Initiatives."

Victoria Johnson, Agnese Fontana, and Rosario di Girolamo discuss the spread of Montessori across different cultures and communities, highlighting the universality of Maria Montessori's ideas.

What do children care about most? Mayumi conducted focused conversations with children aged 6-12 about the things that are important to them, challenges they face, & changes want to make.

This short video highlights the East Pokot EsF initiative, which supports young people from the Pokot community to become Montessori teachers & gain a nationally recognised teaching qualification.

A startup incubator collaborates with NGOs, governments, and other entities to bring impact to vulnerable communities in innovative ways.

Julia Hilson, AMI 0-3 Trainer, and Michelle Martin, AMI 3-6 Directress, present on the Torres Strait Initiative – Working With Indigenous Communities in Australia.

Dr Barbara Rogoff, Professor of Psychology at University of California Santa Cruz, shares some of her pioneering research work & Carolina Cerezuela speaks of a Montessori outreach initiative in Oaxaca

This short video shows Crossway Montessori Communities, which applies the Montessori philosophy across all its initiatives to nurture children, foster strong families, and promote social change.

The Dignified Storytelling Handbook is a tool that highlights practices that allow organisations and people to promote stories in a way which respects human dignity.

Bambini in Emergenza is a non-profit foundation in Romania that collaborates with the Montessori Institute of Bucharest to aid abandoned children from HIV/AIDS positive mothers.

Luming & Lora combine a private Montessori school in Metro Manila with an outreach program for children from the underserved community at Smokey mountain, a former dumpsite in Manila.

Hillary talks about his work supporting Montessori education in Kenya. He works with the Kenyan government & contributes to the growth of Montessori education, especially for those with limited resour

Silvia C. Dubovoy, PhD and Ama van Dantzig, co-founder of Dr. Monk share insights on equality & equity. Dubovoy highlights the social movements & historical context that shaped Montessori's worldview.

Speakers discuss the offshoots that have been inspired by Corner of Hope & share their dreams and plans for the future of Corner of Hope and Montessori education in Kenya.

Jessica Valentine, researcher at the Department of Child Law at Leiden University, examines the history of children’s rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter.

This episode highlights the involvement of the New Canaan community in the development of the school throughout the years and the importance of community involvement in setting up initiatives.

This intimate podcast tells the story of Corner of Hope from the very beginning through the voices of the people involved.

Dr. Erica Moretti reflects on the legacy of Maria Montessori as an advocate for children and explores the application of Montessori principles to address current global challenges.

Jessica Valentine, researcher at the Department of Child Law at Leiden University, examines the history of children’s rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter.

Eve Annecke shares her journey to Lynedoch and talks about the need to create and honour stories of our time and place, focusing on the rhythm of spoken language.

South African Montessori pioneers Naledi and Bukelwa speak about the healing and change that can be brought by Montessori education and principles to communities that have faced difficulties & trauma.

Victoria Soucek Barrès writes about the creation, stories, and outcomes of the Educateurs sans Frontières assemblies, starting with the first EsF Assembly in 1999.

Corner of Hope is an initiative that shows how Montessori Teacher Training and Schools can be delivered to the most vulnerable communities.