Waldorf In The News: Dive deep into the world of Waldorf education through our curated news section. Specifically designed for parents, we offer insights into the philosophy, methodology, and unique experiences that a Waldorf education provides. From classroom activities to seasonal festivals, discover what makes Waldorf stand out and how it can enrich your child’s learning journey. Stay updated on the latest trends, testimonials, and success stories that showcase the holistic and creative approach of Waldorf schools. Step into a world where education nurtures the heart, hands, and mind.
The Asheville Waldorf School recently held a series of workshops with both parents and students to help heal their community from the impact of hurricane Helene. Collaborating with an international team of 14 volunteers — led by Bernd Ruf, co-founder of the Free Waldorf School in Karlsruhe, Germany — the school offered a series of […]
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Maine Coast Waldorf School third graders took their lessons out of the classroom and onto a lobster boat! On board the Britanica with captain Dave Moody and first mate Angela Coron, the students hauled two six-trap trawls and learned about the lobster industry from people who make their living on Harpswell Maine’s working waterfront. Coron,
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Congratulations to Samuel Siskind, a 17-year-old composer and former student of Westside Waldorf School on the release of his debut classical music album, Awake. The album has already garnered critical acclaim ahead of Samuel’s world premiere performance on November 3 with the Choral Arts Initiative in Newport Beach, CA. Samuel is an LA Phil Composing
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A study published in the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) found that children’s prosocial skills, built through social emotional learning in Preschool and Kindergarten, predict key successful outcomes for adolescents and adults including education levels, employment stability, and increased mental well being. Study authors say, “The growing body of literature that demonstrates the importance
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Lead Space Operations Engineer, Sarah Gillis, a graduate of Shining Mountain Waldorf School Class of 2012, is aboard SpaceX’s Dragon Spacecraft on the Polaris Dawn mission. After years of preparation, Sarah orbited the Earth at 745 miles and completed a spacewalk the morning of Thursday, September 12, 2024. The mission makes Gillis one of the
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A team of three brothers from Edinburgh, with a shared passion for adventure, sport and music, rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic and broke three world records. The brothers also happen to be Waldorf graduates. In the tes.com article, Our schools gave us the strength to row the Atlantic, they attribute their resolve to two for 35 continuous days to
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Connection and relationships are at the heart of Waldorf education. Now is a time when isolation and divisiveness are all around us. Yet we must hold fast to stand for togetherness, keep our connections, and cultivate courage over fear and apathy. How is this to be done? Waldorf education and its roots in Anthroposophy can
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While there is much news coverage of our Waldorf schools using outdoor classrooms, media outlets are also taking note of Waldorf education’s focus on multidisciplinary coursework, wellness and nature. The Santa Barbara Independent recently highlighted the The Waldorf School of Santa Barbara in the article — Waldorf Education Honors the Head, Heart, and Hands — touching on Waldorf education’s century-long history
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CityTV’s Breakfast Television broadcast in Toronto, Canada, has interviewed Jennifer Deathe, Admissions Manager at Waldorf Academy — a Pre-k through Grade 8 Waldorf school in Toronto. During the broadcast, How to encourage kids to focus on making human connections with Jennifer Deathe, Jennifer shares device-free activities for children and talks about managing screen time to prioritize human connection. Jennifer asks
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The pandemic has made a new case for winter outdoor activity. As British fellwalker, guidebook author and illustrator, Alfred Wainwright, said, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” It seems that many more are willing to embrace this motto now that indoor activities are curtailed. News coverage ranges from The New York Times recommending
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