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The first Montessori school opens in the U.S.
The first Montessori school opened in the Edward Harden Mansion in Sleepy Hollow, New York. -
Montessori first travels to the Unites States.
Montessori first traveled to the United States for a three week lecture tour. -
Montessori schools flourish
Over 100 Montessori schools were operating in the U.S. -
Almost all Montessori schools in the U.S. close.
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Montessori Schools Flourish
From 1950's through the 1970's grew due to parents having ideals that aligned with Montessori's work. -
Nancy McCormick Rambusch traveled to Paris to learn more about Montessori
Nancy was familiar with some of Montessori's writings and wanted to attend Montessori Congress to learn more. It was here that she met Mario Montessori, Maria's son. -
Whitby School opens
Whitby School opens in Greenwich, Connecticut, in 1958, in a renovated barn. -
Nancy McCormick Rambusch
Nancy McCormick Rambusch was appointed the representative of AMI in the United States. -
American Montessori Society was founded
Nancy McCormick Rambusch founded the American Montessori Society. -
Time Magazine featured the American Montessori Revival
Rambusch, the Whitby School and the American Montessori revival were published in a Time magazine article that led to growth of the Montessori Movement. -
AMI and AMS sign an agreement
Mario Montessori, Nancy McCormick Rambusch and others sign an agreement between AMI and AMS. -
American Montessori Society Today
American Montessori Society now stands as a professional organization that advocates for Montessori education worldwide.