Editorial Policy

Preserving Montessori’s Legacy

AMI proudly preserves several special collections, including the AMI Journal and Newsletter Collection dating back to 1937. These documents are presented in their original form, in line with international archival policies, which require the preservation of original records to maintain their authenticity and integrity.

About Montessori’s Language

We acknowledge that the educational community today holds a deeper awareness of inclusion and respectful representation. Some language or references in these historical articles may not reflect today’s understanding of inclusive education or neurological diversity.  Articles by Maria Montessori included in these journals have mostly retained the original gendered language, as editors chose to preserve her original wording to respect its historical and linguistic context. Working in a male-dominated academic world, Montessori used terms such as il bambino (“the child”) and “man,” “men,” or “humankind” to refer to all people — a common convention of her time. While modern writing values gender-neutral language to support equality and inclusion, Montessori’s approach and educational principles continue to embody those same ideals in practice.

We invite readers to approach these texts with an understanding of the era in which they were written — and to appreciate how Montessori’s vision continues to inspire inclusive and respectful education today.