Tomorrow, Sunday, August 30th, thousands of people from every part of our globe are coming together to celebrate the amazing work being done by Montessorians everywhere, challenge ourselves to do better, ensuring access for all children and dismantling our biases, and connect (ing) with each other in solidarity and support, but particularly for all black members of our community today and in the future. Not only will there be twelve hours of amazing content, but we also hope to raise funds to increase support for black teachers to access Montessori teacher training.
Eight hours of the twelve hours of content is pre-recorded so if you register today you can watch it whenever possible. I don’t expect all of you to get up at 3:00 am EDT! But if you want to join in on the Connect cafe’s they will be live and not recorded. For more details about the amazing organizers and the event itself see the details below and register. DONT MISS OUT!
Thanks to the thousands of Montessorians who have quickly come together to organize such an amazing celebration, a testament to the power of our “human potential”
a 1-day global Montessori event
in honor of Dr Montessori’s
150th birthday
JOIN US TO CONNECT, TO CELEBRATE
AND TO CHALLENGE OURSELVES
All funds raised will go to support the work of the
Black Montessori Education Fund
Sunday 30 August 2020
Live events from 5pm Sydney // 9am Chiaravalle, Italy // 3am New York
to 5am Sydney // 9pm Chiaravalle, Italy // 3pm New York
Check your timezone here
With replays available in case you can’t attend live
ALL WELCOME
This event is for all Montessori families, educators, schools,
training organisations, non-for-profits, consultants, or
anyone interested in the Montessori approach
Sign up here to register for FREE
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The Black Montessori Education Fund (“BMEF”) raises money to help Black folx access Montessori education
The BMEF’s goals are to:
- provide scholarships/resources for culturally relevant training to teachers, school administrators, school support staff and teacher trainers;
- provide scholarships for Black students to attend Montessori schools;
- provide funding and support to Black Montessorians seeking to establish Montessori schools;
- provide scholarships for Montessori teacher training that is culturally responsive to Black adults seeking to become Montessori teachers;
- support research into Montessori best practices and employ Black educational leaders to organize and promote the advancement of the BMEF.
Reimagining the 21st century:
Montessori for a
better world for all
Sunday 30 August 2020
Times in Chiaravalle, Italy (GMT +2), join us wherever you are
9am Opening ceremony
10am CHALLENGE Panel discussion #1 “The Environment”
11am CONNECT networking with others
12pm CELEBRATE
1pm CHALLENGE Panel discussion #2 “The Adult”
2pm CONNECT networking with others
3pm CELEBRATE
4pm CHALLENGE Panel discussion #3 “The Community”
5pm CONNECT networking with others
6pm CELEBRATE
7pm CHALLENGE Panel discussion #4 “The Child”
8pm CONNECT networking with others
9pm Closing ceremony
Check your timezone here.
Times listed here are for Chiaravalle, the birth place of Dr Montessori. But this is a global online event so you can join wherever you are – all will be recorded for the sessions you are unable to join.
About Montessori Everywhere
A group of Montessori friends around the world decided we need to connect, celebrate and challenge ourselves. So we have joined forces to make this event for everyone.
Montessori Everywhere is being organised by:
Seemi Abdullah of Trillium Montessori ・ Andy Lulka of Integrating Montessori ・ Simone Davies of The Montessori Notebook・Dr Ayize Sabater of the Black Montessori Education Fund・D. Ann Williams of Montessori for Social Justice・Tammy Oesting of ClassrooMechanics・Barbara Isaacs from Montessori Europe・Wendelien Bellinger from Montessori Musings・Miroslava Vlčková of Lead Montessori・Sue Pritzker (retired) Head of School at Childpeace Montessori School・and so many Montessori friends
margaretwhitley.com 
Three Cheers for the next 150 years. May there be 30,000 Montessori Schools worldwide with millions more to benefit from Montessori pedagogy reflecting the composition of humanity. Over 50% of humanity lives in Asia, and diversity is diversity. Asia and Africa reflect many diversity from within. Harmony to all!
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