Read this article, which appeared in The Nation, about how Waldorf methods are helping inspire education worldwide.  In this case, Waldorf techniques are shown to help deaf children in Thailand.

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Check out this article on the way that a Camphill farm in Leningrad, Russia is helping those with special needs.  The Camphill movement, started by Karl Konig in the 1940’s, aims to treat all people, including those with special needs, as equals.

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Waldorf educators have long observed the effects of early testing on students.  They can compare children who have had the benefit of an environment that fosters creativity, imagination, and relational understanding at the times when space for such things is needed most: childhood.
A mistake is often made by those adults who profess interest in the [...]

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Seth on March 18th, 2009     Print This Post Print This Post

The time to enroll in summer camps is here!
We’ve compiled a list of summer camps so you don’t have to!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Portland Waldorf School Summer Camps
Located at 2300 SE Harrison St., Milwaukie, OR
503.654.2200, x460
Portlandwaldorfschool.org
Circus Arts Camp
Located at Cedarwood Waldorf School, 3030 SW 2nd
info@nomadictheatre.org
http://www.nomadictheatre.org/
3030 SW 2nd Ave Portland, OR 97201
Two—one week sessions: July 20-24, August 24-28
Time: 10 am- 3 pm
Ages: [...]

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Cinny on February 16th, 2009     Print This Post Print This Post

Here’s the opinion of a former Waldorf and Montessori teacher:
A Look at Waldorf and Montessori Education, by Barbara Shell

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