Moore Montessori Awarded National Grant for Community Reading Group

Moore Montessori Community School (MMCS) has been awarded a grant to start a community reading group to explore how public Montessori supports diversity among students and families. The discussion will be based on the findings of a new book, “Diverse Families Desirable Schools: Public Montessori in an Era of School Choice” by Mira Debs, executive director of Education Studies at Yale University. The national competition selected five public Montessori schools for the grant, valued at $3,000. The grant is from WEND Ventures and The Brady Education Foundation. MMCS will receive 20 copies of the book, as well as a webinar discussion with author Mira Debs and Montessori educator and equity trainer Britt Hawthorne. Lead MMCS teachers Kamweli Wilson and Keanna Artis submitted the grant application on behalf of MMCS ‘because the mission of the book and our school are so closely aligned.’ The book offers recommendations for creating and sustaining racially diverse schools and parent communities. Wilson said, “I think our book club will help open up an important dialogue in our school and our larger community.” If you are interested in participating in this community-wide conversation, please contact MMCS at 910-636-1325.