Together, we are transforming lives through public Montessori education in Puerto Rico. Thanks to this project, thousands of children and youth have access to an education that goes beyond the classroom-one that nurtures peace, independence, and a strong sense of community. In 60 public Montessori schools, located in low-income areas affected by violence, 82% of students live below the poverty line-and that number continues to rise. Change is possible. Every donation is an act of hope. Join now!
Today, violence affects countries, communities, and families worldwide. While inequality is often cited as a key contributor to violence, it is not the sole cause; it can lead to frustration and violent behavior. In Puerto Rico, 82% of students in public Montessori schools live below the poverty line, highlighting the need for accessible peace-oriented education. Montessori programs are vital for fostering understanding and reducing violence in these communities.
Maria Montessori viewed peace as a lifestyle developed from childhood through education. The mission is to cultivate peace in Puerto Rico by establishing academically excellent schools that promote cultures of peace. This is achieved through a collective approach to rebuild the social fabric of schools and the implementation of Montessori methods grounded in human development science. The goal is to create educational environments that optimally serve children and youth, fostering understanding.
Montessori Educating for Peace fosters peaceful communities through education centered on collaboration, respect, and empathy. At Instituto Nueva Escuela, 14,000 students across 60 Montessori schools in 31 municipalities are learning to become thoughtful, engaged citizens. By teaching conflict resolution and social responsibility, we are cultivating a generation committed to building peaceful, thriving societies and a better present and future for Puerto Rico.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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