American Montessori Society
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The American Montessori Society (AMS) is a New York City-based, member-supported nonprofit organization which promotes the use of the Montessori teaching approach in private and public schools.
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Abbreviation | AMS |
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Formation | September 1960; 63 years ago (September 1960) |
Type | Non-governmental organization |
Headquarters | New York City, New York |
Executive director | Munir Shivji |
Website | amshq |
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AMS advocates for the Montessori method (popularized by Maria Montessori) throughout the United States, and publishes its own standards and criteria for its accredited member schools. AMS supports research and public policy that advocate for Montessori education.