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January not only marks the beginning of a new year at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change, it also signifies a time to recognize and appreciate vital members of our school community! As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, now…

We are excited to announce that Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change was recently awarded a grant from our authorizer Ferris State University aimed at expanding our security measures and purchasing updated math curriculum! We greatly cherish the partnership with…

Visit from Ferris State University We had three visitors from FSU this week observing our classes and speaking with our leadership team, teachers, parents and board members. In its role as our authorizer, the Charter School Office of FSU implements…

The students pictured below are practicing a team-building activity related to Restorative Practice. Restorative Practice is a school-wide initiative at MMAEC. Staff have been trained in school teaching and learning approaches that encourage behavior that is both supportive and respectful.…

The student pictured below is using the Grammar Symbols, which is a key Montessori material. This material allows students to explore the sample and shape of the language. Each one of these elements is represented with a specific image that…

Instead of starting STEAM as originally planned, we are excited to share that we have begun our new course at MMAEC, which is Eco-Art and it started on 10-26-22! So far, students of all ages are showing high engagement, they…

In the Montessori setting, students of all ages explore using all of their senses, starting in the early years curriculum. Practical life and sensorial activities offer our young learners opportunities to develop manipulative skills and eye-hand coordination as well as…

Niche, a leader in connecting schools with students and families with in-depth profiles on every school in America, has ranked Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change as one of the best charter elementary schools in the state of Michigan. Their…

On Friday, we had our first school-wide PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) celebration! Our PBIS team worked diligently throughout the summer to re-establish our PBIS program. With that, we have a new behavior matrix for all locations and each classroom…