Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Education, Higher Education, Preschools, Primary & Elementary Schools

Mission: Crescent Ridge Academy uses the Montessori method, built on an enduring anti-racist and anti-bias cultural foundation, to educate lifelong learners who are good global citizens with a strong commitment to social justice.

Results: Crescent Ridge Academy (CRA) is a Montessori school providing an authentic Montessori academic curriculum of individualized learning that optimizes the intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child. Children are guided by degreed and certified teachers who embrace the Montessori Philosophy. CRA is the only school in Northern Kentucky to be accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS). Additionally, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services licenses the Early Childhood program, which is 5-STAR-rated by the Kentucky All Stars program. At CRA, we work in a collaborative partnership with parents, faculty, and children to combine Montessori Philosophy and its resulting pedagogy with experiential learning. This transformational approach to education allows our students to become joyful learners of high academic prowess and encourages their development into caring, respectful, responsible, curious, and compassionate individuals.

Target demographics: Children

Direct beneficiaries per year: 90 children

Geographic areas served: Northern Kentucky

Programs: An authentic Montessori education and Montessori teacher education.