Chicago Waldorf School alum, Ashlynn Boyce, has turned her senior project into a thriving non profit animal rescue. Her organization has saved 414 kittens, puppies, cats and dogs by placing them in foster or forever homes.
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Shining Mountain Waldorf School alum, Sarah Gillis, has been the primary trainer for the crew of the Inspiration4 flight for SpaceX -- the world’s first all-civilian human spaceflight to orbit.
Waldorf alums came together in September to share their insights on working and finding professional and personal success in the visual and performing arts.
Nelson Waldorf School is in the news for their sustainability plans. The article, Back to school at the Nelson Waldorf, described the school as undergoing a reinvigoration effort, "with a bold new approach to sustainability, strong additions to the faculty and staff, and a new brand and website to showcase the forward momentum."
Multi-year teaching in a Waldorf grade school allows teachers to take the time to make deep connections with students. Keeping the main lesson class teacher as a steady authority in a child’s life is beneficial to social and intellectual learning.
Eurythmy helps students learn intentional movement through exercises, patterns and games. They learn to move in thoughtful and disciplined ways in collaboration with others.
The book, Towards the Deepening of Waldorf Education, was formerly only available to teachers, but now is is available to all who would like to read Steiner’s verses and meditations.
David Graham and Tobin Renwick both graduated in 2003 from High Mowing School in Wilton, New Hampshire with a keen interest in circus arts and the foundational skills to begin their performance journey.
Study results continue to show that taking notes by hand, versus typing, aids in learning and retaining information. One teacher makes the case that paper note taking also helps students be more organized, focused and creatve.