December 16, 2025
Today marks an important milestone. Higher Ground Education, an organization with which Guidepost Montessori shares history, has emerged from its Chapter 11 process, formally closing a chapter and creating space to reflect on what has been learned, what has been preserved, and how we move forward with clarity and intention.
Guidepost Global Education (GGE) was formed to do exactly that.
While Guidepost Montessori and Higher Ground Education share history, Guidepost Global Education is a separate and fully independent organization. GGE was intentionally formed to protect the stability of Guidepost Montessori schools and to ensure a focused, sustainable future for the families and educators we serve. Our independence is foundational to how we operate today and how we plan for the years ahead.
Guidepost Global Education and Higher Ground Education Bankruptcy Clarification
GGE operates under its own ownership structure, governance, leadership team, and financial foundation. Our schools and assets were not part of Higher Ground Education’s bankruptcy proceedings. This separation has allowed us to move forward with discipline and purpose, guided by a single mission: to deliver exceptional Montessori education with long-term stability at the core.
The past several years have reinforced important lessons about focus and stewardship. Rapid expansion, diversification beyond core strengths, and operational complexity can dilute what matters most if not approached thoughtfully. GGE was built with those lessons in mind. We are deliberately centered on early childhood education, on the health of each individual school, and on building systems that support educators and families over time, not just in moments of growth.
Guidepost Montessori Today Under Guidepost Global Education
Today, Guidepost Montessori schools under Guidepost Global Education continue to serve thousands of children across the United States. Our classrooms remain consistent, calm, and grounded in authentic Montessori practice. Educators and school leaders continue to guide children with care, intention, and respect, supported by a leadership team focused on stability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Looking ahead, Guidepost Global Education is focused on strengthening what already works and investing responsibly in the future. This includes deepening support for school leaders and educators, refining the family experience, and ensuring that growth is intentional, measured, and aligned with our mission. We are prioritizing operational excellence, transparent communication, and thoughtful decision-making that keeps children and families at the center.
Our optimism for the future is grounded, not speculative. It comes from seeing the daily work happening in classrooms, the dedication of our educators, and the trust families place in our schools. It comes from knowing that GGE was built not as a reaction, but as a proactive commitment to doing education well and doing it sustainably.
As Higher Ground Education closes its Chapter 11 process, Guidepost Global Education moves forward independently, confident in its direction and clear in its purpose. We are focused on long-term impact, on nurturing strong school communities, and on ensuring that Montessori education remains accessible, stable, and transformative for the families we serve.
To our families, educators, partners, and communities: thank you for walking alongside us. We remain committed to clarity, integrity, and steady leadership as we build the future of Guidepost Montessori together.
