Upcoming events
The Importance of PE and intentional movement in Early Years
The Importance of PE and intentional movement in Early Years.
Black Montessori Retreat
It’s a first-of-its-kind collaboration that brings together education and restoration specifically for Black Montessori educators to replenish their minds, bodies, and spirits through holistic living, shared experiences, and connection with nature.
How to Create a Black Radical Curriculum
This discussion focuses on how to create a black radical curriculum: from outlining what subjects to teach, how to teach them and where best to get your resources from, to exploring what makes up the Black radical canon.
Regional Meet up -- ATL
Join us in Atlanta, GA for our second regional community meet-up and Kwanzaa celebration!
Regional Meet up -- DC
Join us in Washington, DC for our first regional community meet-up in collaboration with Black Wildflowers and Montessori for Social Justice as we gather on December 27 at Busboys and Poets 405K.
How to Keep Culture At The Center
This discussion focuses on how to cultivate a culturally warm atmosphere in your programs or learning groups—one that nurtures belonging and respect not only for students, but also for educators, administrators, and families.
Coregulation as Liberation
This professional development workshop connects Montessori principles with co-regulation, emphasizing how early adult–child interactions shape nervous system development, emotional balance, and social relationships in the first three years of life.
Observing with Intention
This seminar provides a framework for Montessori teachers to use their observational skills to identify potential developmental red and yellow flags. We will explore the characteristics of each sensitive period and what a deviation or challenge within that period might indicate.
Montessori Africa Hub Webinar
How can Montessori-inspired approaches help us reimagine education in Africa?
Join us in this groundbreaking webinar as we explore this critical question and more!
#BlackPower Considerations for Montessorians in #BlackAugust
Explore how to integrate Black history into Montessori environments regularly and meaningfully.
Black Montessori Conference
We are hosting our inaugural Black Montessori Conference in DC this June with a theme of "Black in Montessori: Cultivating our Environment”.
The Montessori Event
We will be exhibiting at the 65th annual Montessori Event by the American Montessori Society (AMS) this March in Denver!
Black Montessori Matters Podcast Episode 2
Join our ED and the ABC ladies of our Ujamaa Advisory Council as they discuss Montessori matters every other month. In this second podcast episode they will discuss the things to look for in determining whether Montessori is right for you and your child.
Black Montessori Matters Podcast Launch!
Join our ED and the ABC ladies of our Ujamaa Advisory Council as they discuss Montessori matters every other month. In this podcast launch episode they will discuss what Montessori is, isn’t, and should be—and why parents should consider alternative pedagogies such as a Montessori education for Black and Brown Children.
Catch the podcast every month!
Breaking Barriers: The Future of Black Montessori Education
Join us for an engaging online conversation with Dr. Evans from Embracing Equity as we delve into the challenges of equity particularly in Montessori Education.
Virtual 4th Anniversary Event
We are so proud of our success in raising more than $200,000 since 2020 to support more Black engagement in Montessori and increase its accessibility. But there is still more work to be done.
Join us in solidarity as we celebrate our pioneering Black Montessorians and discuss …
Book Tour
Join Aidan Montessori School, AMI/USA, and the Black Montessori Education Fund for a book signing and discussion. Featuring bestselling authors and Montessori educators, Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike, this event is in honor of the latest release in their celebrated Montessori series: The Montessori Child: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Capable Children with Creative Minds and Compassionate Hearts.
The evening will feature a discussion on how to raise children in a time of technology, a Q&A with Davies and Uzodike, and the book signing. Advanced registration is required as spots are limited. Copies of The Montessori Child will be available for pre-order.
AMS Conference
The BMEF will be tabling at The Montessori Event in Orlando, FL at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. We will be selling art donated by donation to fund raise for our scholarship programs. Come out and say hi!