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Elementary Students Travel to New York for Model United Nations Conference

March 3, 2025

In February our Upper Elementary students visited New York for the Montessori Model United Nations Conference. They have worked so hard this year to represent United Nations topics for Uruguay, Croatia, and United Arab Emirates.

What is Montessori Model United Nations?

Upper Elementary students in fifth and sixth grade participate in the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) as an After-School Program at Greenspring Montessori School. MMUN is an international group that seeks to empower young leaders through research, cultural studies, critical thinking, and problem-solving. MMUN works directly with the United Nations and implements elements of the Montessori Method to create an enriching experience for students and faculty.

Elementary students meet after school for months in preparation for the annual MMUN conference in New York City. The topics they researched ranged from food security and water scarcity to gender equity and disarmament. Students prepared a research paper and then drafted a one minute persuasive speech to present to other MMUN students from around the world. 

They learn together the need for peace and lasting conflict resolution, skills that will follow them through life.

Click here to learn more about our Elementary Program and here to learn more about Montessori Model United Nations.

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Kimberly Zerfas

Kimberly Zerfas is the Director of Marketing & Communications at Greenspring Montessori School. With a background in design, communications, and natural resources management, she enjoys telling stories that highlight Montessori education, outdoor learning, and the meaningful ways children connect with the natural world. She loves translating complex ideas into engaging content that informs, inspires, and builds community. Learn more about Kim.

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