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AMS Peace & Social Justice Seed Grants

THE AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC

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Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

AMS Peace & Social Justice Seed Grants

Overview: Annual grants awarded by the AMS Peace & Social Justice Committee to help fund projects that promote peace and social justice education.

Award Presented In Memory Of: Educator Ursula Thrush, whose dedication to the concept of peace and social justice through children inspired many to advance this education in their classrooms and communities.

Geographic Scope: United States (based on recipients from various states)

Funded Project Types: Recent grants (2021) have supported:

  • Anti-bias, antiracist training for entire school staff

  • Peace garden development and installation

  • Community murals celebrating diverse cultures

  • Educational banners displaying children's rights and peace commitments

  • Perennial gardens (with food bank donation components)

  • Diverse book collections representing multiple populations

  • Little Free Libraries with social justice-focused literature

    • Eligibility: Open to Montessori schools and educators (based on 2021 recipients representing various schools)

    2021 Recipients (Examples):

  • Bloomington Montessori School (Bloomington, IN)

  • Chaminade University Montessori Lab School (Honolulu, HI)

  • Craig Montessori School (Milwaukee, WI)

  • Humboldt Park Montessori (Chicago, IL)

  • Montessori School of Bowling Green (Bowling Green, OH)

  • Montessori School of Durham (Durham, NC)

  • Pioneer Valley Montessori School (Springfield, MA)

  • Westside Montessori School (Houston, TX)

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