Higher Ground Ch. 11 Docs Approved Despite Short Notice

By Vince Sullivan · October 14, 2025, 5:24 PM EDT

A Texas bankruptcy judge approved the Chapter 11 plan disclosure statement of Montessori school owner Higher Ground Education Tuesday, but cautioned the debtor and other parties that expedited hearings on plan...

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Summary

Higher Ground Education Inc., once the largest owner and operator of Montessori schools in the world, filed for Chapter 11 protection in Dallas, saying it had an agreement with stakeholders to obtain postpetition financing and turn the company over to secured creditors.

Case Number

8:25-bk-80121

Judge

Michelle V. Larson

Venue

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas

Capital Structure

Total Liabilities:

$144 million of debt

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Case Information

Case Title

Higher Ground Education, Inc.

Case Number

8:25-bk-80121

Court

Texas Northern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

June 17, 2025