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Our Campus Transformations
It literally takes a village to steward a historic campus like Escuela del Sol Montessori + Harwood Art Center. With the support of a team of collaborators, we’ve made remarkable progress in preserving and revitalizing our home. Learn more about campus improvements that have been made possible by our generous community.
Meet the Escuela + Harwood Board of Trustees
Trustees help guide strategic decisions for Escuela and Harwood. We provide the fiduciary review required by our 501c3 status, serve as thought partners, and advocate to ensure sustainability, mission alignment, and success of the organization. We are excited to introduce you to the members of our board.

Escuela del Sol Was Voted Best of the City AGAIN!
We are excited to announce that, for the second year in a row, Escuela del Sol Montessori has been voted the Best Montessori school in Albuquerque the Magazine’s Best of the City issue!

Exciting Head of School Announcement
After a comprehensive and thoughtful search process, we are pleased to announce that Jr. High lead guide, Tanesia R. Hale-Jones, will be stepping into the role of Head of School for the 2025-26 school year.

Escuela del Sol Montessori was voted Best Montessori!
Escuela del Sol Montessori has been chosen as Albuquerque’s Best Montessori school in Albuquerque The Magazine’s Best of the City issue!
Freedom within Limits
One of the guiding principles of Montessori education is helping children to become independent. Freedom for students to choose classwork according to their interests and ability level is a core principle for any Montessori classroom. While this might cause people to...
Announcing Our 2023 Alumni Award Recipients!
Celebrate Escuela del Sol Montessori’s inaugural Alumni Award recipients!
Children Eat Better Together
Due to the curious nature of young children, they are very interested in what others are eating. When we cook together, we are all eating the same thing, which helps children focus more on eating .
Inside Escuela: Separation Sadness
By Emily Schuyler, Montessori Guide Starting school is one of childhood’s most memorable milestones, for parents and students alike. This monumental moment comes with a range of emotions including excitement, joy, pride, nervousness, and sometimes even sadness. As...
Hot Lunch: a Journey of Flavors
Learn more about Chef Michael’s plan for this year’s hot lunch program!