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.
Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School has been awarded of $1.2 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to support its efforts to become a Net Positive organization and decarbonize its campus. As a Net Positive organization, Hawthorne Valley aims to: contribute more to the natural world and its inhabitants than it […]
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These education research articles published in 2024 highlight the benefits of methods used in Waldorf education.
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These Waldorf schools were featured in local and national news in 2024 — highlighting newsworthy students, teachers and community events.
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Dr. Linda Williams is a featured speaker at the upcoming 2025 Association Conference — Deepening the Art of Teaching & Leading — at Toronto Waldorf School June 23 – 26. A class teacher for over 25 years, she graduated her last group of students from Detroit Waldorf School in 2022. Linda received her M.A. in
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Waldorf educator Janene Ping and her work with plant-dye silk tapestries has inspired two wallpaper collections — Alchemy and Enchantment — created by Calico wallpaper. Janene uses her long-established practice of plant-dye exploration to create silk tapestries for her productions at The Magical Puppet Tree Theater and in her early childhood classroom at the Hawthorne
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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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