2020 Education Innovation Summit & Waldorf100 Celebration
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![Alum Spotlight Campaign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579617384/waldorfeducationorg/u1xuqolgxzb8wrzwbzl2/Laurent1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579617384/waldorfeducationorg/u1xuqolgxzb8wrzwbzl2/Laurent1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579617384/waldorfeducationorg/u1xuqolgxzb8wrzwbzl2/Laurent1.jpg","width":600}])
The Waldorf Alum Connect continental networking platform has launched the Waldorf Alum Spotlight campaign celebrating Waldorf alums from across North America. Join us as we highlight their achievements, actions, creations and work.
![Tamarack Waldorf School Students Sew Backpacks for Homeless]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1576682849/waldorfeducationorg/wpk1930s4aspyud1tftw/TamarackBackpack.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1576682849/waldorfeducationorg/wpk1930s4aspyud1tftw/TamarackBackpack.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1576682849/waldorfeducationorg/wpk1930s4aspyud1tftw/TamarackBackpack.jpg","width":600}])
In honor of Waldorf100, Tamarack Waldorf School students sewed and then filled backpacks for those in need as part of the Pathfinders Backpack Project.
![Seeking Submissions for Waldorf Alum Spotlight]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575902411/waldorfeducationorg/pnifacjzlegbd2kzpld2/AumSpotlight600.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575902411/waldorfeducationorg/pnifacjzlegbd2kzpld2/AumSpotlight600.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575902411/waldorfeducationorg/pnifacjzlegbd2kzpld2/AumSpotlight600.jpg","width":600}])
The Association of Waldorf Schools of North American (AWSNA) is launching its Waldorf Alum Connect Spotlight campaign in January and is seeking published news about alums.
![Lakota Waldorf School Pow Wow Anniversary Celebrations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574439002/waldorfeducationorg/tuyzmqh1c9cdhualjtrw/LakotaWaldorf100.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574439002/waldorfeducationorg/tuyzmqh1c9cdhualjtrw/LakotaWaldorf100.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574439002/waldorfeducationorg/tuyzmqh1c9cdhualjtrw/LakotaWaldorf100.jpg","width":600}])
With approximately 250 people attending from across the reservation, LWS hosted the first Pow Wow of Teča Wačipi Okolakiciye, celebrated the 26th Anniversary of the Lakota Waldorf School and commemorated the 100th Anniversary of Waldorf Education.
![Seattle Waldorf School Unveils Cosmic Mural for Waldorf100 Anniversary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573147794/waldorfeducationorg/wng71tiv5hthewep5gnx/SeattleMuralWaldorf100600.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573147794/waldorfeducationorg/wng71tiv5hthewep5gnx/SeattleMuralWaldorf100600.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573147794/waldorfeducationorg/wng71tiv5hthewep5gnx/SeattleMuralWaldorf100600.jpg","width":600}])
Artist John W. Jacobs, a long time parent at the Seattle Waldorf School, created a mural for the school in honor of Waldorf education’s 100 year anniversary.
News of Interest
![Social Emotional Learning at Waldorf School at Moraine Farm]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581007343/waldorfeducationorg/spxdn4y6koghejhmd23e/SELClass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581007343/waldorfeducationorg/spxdn4y6koghejhmd23e/SELClass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581007343/waldorfeducationorg/spxdn4y6koghejhmd23e/SELClass.jpg","width":600}])
The Waldorf School at Moraine Farm blog -- Social and Emotional Learning, a New Model for Learning -- discusses the school's decision to create a core teaching position for their new SEL ‘CARE’ class.
![Shining Mountain Waldorf School Podcast: WE Talk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581003715/waldorfeducationorg/ys7jtw167dreyfqent41/WeTalk.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581003715/waldorfeducationorg/ys7jtw167dreyfqent41/WeTalk.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581003715/waldorfeducationorg/ys7jtw167dreyfqent41/WeTalk.jpg","width":600}])
Have you heard? Shining Mountain Waldorf School has a podcast, WE Talk, that explores the role of Waldorf education in helping children, parents, and families thrive.
![Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary/Waldorf Workshop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578144582/waldorfeducationorg/b1yydvclqtnosekspiwh/BeeBarnSpike.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578144582/waldorfeducationorg/b1yydvclqtnosekspiwh/BeeBarnSpike.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578144582/waldorfeducationorg/b1yydvclqtnosekspiwh/BeeBarnSpike.jpg","width":600}])
Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary is hosting their 2020 Waldorf Workshop in July to help successfully bring bees to Waldorf schools. Scholarships are available.
![Creating a World of Wonder in Waldorf Early Childhood]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575903500/waldorfeducationorg/vr6yw21ehvgdj9ci9tfx/Kelsh16circle-600x400.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575903500/waldorfeducationorg/vr6yw21ehvgdj9ci9tfx/Kelsh16circle-600x400.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575903500/waldorfeducationorg/vr6yw21ehvgdj9ci9tfx/Kelsh16circle-600x400.jpg","width":600}])
Instead of telling children what to do, Waldorf early childhood teachers encourage children to find the will within themselves to do what is right. But how is this done?
![Waldorf Students Perform at the California State Capitol]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1576508919/waldorfeducationorg/v0fnyefp1oce3yf6gumu/davis600.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1576508919/waldorfeducationorg/v0fnyefp1oce3yf6gumu/davis600.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1576508919/waldorfeducationorg/v0fnyefp1oce3yf6gumu/davis600.jpg","width":600}])
Visitors to the rotunda of the California state Capitol were treated to two hours of musical performances by five local AWSNA member schools and three schools from the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education as part of its long-running Capitol Holiday music program.