News and Updates

October 18, 2023 Murphy Administration Announces Nearly $25 Million to Bring High-Quality Preschool to 26 More School Districts

October 2023 Montessori Public Works shared their plans at the NJMAC Fall Membership Meeting and on a virtual presentation organized for NJMAC member schools, to present the Montessori Public Works Curriculum to the NJ State Department of Education for approval as a state-accepted curriculum
July 3rd, 2023 Release of 2023-2024 Preschool Expansion Notice of Funding Opportunity

October 2022 Bill S3172 sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal to establish NJ State teacher certification route for candidates with Montessori teaching credentials. This effort was led by Montessori Public Works and supported by many Montessori professionals, parents, and students. The bill has passed the Senate Education Committee and is waiting to be voted on by the full Senate floor. Next, it will be presented to the NJ State Assembly.