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- ↑ Butler, I. "Site Plan OK'd for Montessori Middle School," The Maryville-Alcoa Daily Times, Sept. 20, 2007 http://www.thedailytimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070920/NEWS/70920006
- ↑ "Mission Statement," New Horizon Montessori School website
- ↑ "Endorsers of the Earth Charter U.S.A." http://www.earthcharterusa.org/ec_endorsements_1-14-03.htm
- ↑ "MACTE Accreditation"