The Black Montessori Education Fund (BMEF) believes that true global harmony—as envisioned by Dr. Maria Montessori—is only possible when all people are included, especially those who have been historically excluded. We are here for Black children, families, educators, and communities.

We view Montessori education as a powerful tool for liberation, not a doctrine. When thoughtfully and culturally applied, Montessori can help create learning environments where Black children are nurtured, affirmed, and supported to thrive. Our work centers equity, community care, and systems change—ensuring that high-quality, child-centered education is not a privilege, but a possibility for all.

Born from the urgent need for intentional, equity-driven support in education, BMEF is committed to closing opportunity gaps by expanding access to high-quality, culturally responsive Montessori programs and resources that affirm Black identity and lived experience. We invest directly in people, programs, and networks that strengthen Black Montessori ecosystems in the U.S. and across the Black diaspora.

Through scholarships, convenings, professional development, and community-centered initiatives, BMEF is cultivating a vibrant pipeline of well-trained, well-supported Black Montessori educators, school leaders, alumni, and advocates. In doing so, we work to address the persistent underrepresentation of Black educators, leaders, and children in Montessori spaces while nurturing social, emotional, spiritual, and economic liberation.

At our core, we don’t just support schools—we support communities. Together, we are cultivating environments where Black children and educators can flourish and where education serves as a pathway toward collective freedom and self-determination.