AME advocates multicultural education as a philosophy and a process and works to assure that all learners receive an equitable, quality education.  AME also seeks to promote the principles of a democratic society which is built on the foundation of respecting and nurturing differences in perspectives among people and cultures.  It is through these principles that all people can exercise their right to self determination and at the same time advance their community, state and the nation as a whole, to the highest levels of excellence.