Corvallis Waldorf School was the first stop on the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s (CSC) free Edible Garden Tour in Corvallis, Oregon. The tours featured local gardens and their host gardeners who shared how they transformed their available space, selected what to plant, and overcame any challenges. 

Waldorf classrooms make an impression. They are intentional, moveable, include natural elements and light, soft color, and are uncluttered. Entering rooms like these can invoke feelings of comfort and wellbeing. This article from Edutopia -- The Science of Classroom Design -- looks at hundreds of research studies to determine what makes an ideal space for learning and Waldorf classrooms fit the bill.

Waldorf education is non-denominational and yet emphasizes the development of the whole child— mind, body, and spirit. This approach is rooted in the understanding that each child has inherent spiritual qualities that can be nurtured through a rich and diverse educational experience that includes rhythmic routines, verses, storytelling, and artistic activities, which contribute to the formation of a sense of inner harmony and connection.

A study published in American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) found that children’s prosocial skills predict key successful outcomes for adolescents and adults including education levels, employment stability, and increased mental well being.

While the benefits of handwriting have long been recognized, scientists only recently engaged in brain imaging research to uncover why writing by hand has beneficial effects over keyboarding. Handwriting, they have discovered, is a complex brain process that requires many different brain systems work together.

Pasadena Waldorf School ninth grade students toured the Shoe Surgeon/SRGN Studios in Los Angeles as part of their 3D Foundations class. The students, along with their teacher Brian Getnick, learned about the art and business of design in a collaborative environment from the initial 2D concept to the finished product. 

Rep. Mike Lawler of New York's 17th Congressional District recognized Madeline Abrams, a junior at Green Meadow Waldorf School, for her invention that turns discarded plastic bottles into a rainwater capture system for gardens and landscapes.

On Thursday, May 23, Berkshire Waldorf High School announced that it received a $4 million anonymous donation to move forward with the renovation of Procter Hall, also known as the Old Town Hall in Stockbridge, MA.