The Real Reason Young People Are Anxious
Technology is merely a symptom. The problem is the romantic corruption of imagination, and the solution lies in classic books and art. Wall Street Journal | Opinion Written by Emily Finley. Ms. Finley is a senior fellow at the Albertus Magnus Institute and an instructor at Pepperdine University Updated Feb. 7, 2025 In “The Coddling […]
Waldorf Cultivates Skills Employers Want
Research by the hiring platform Indeed.com found the top skills employers seek are effective communication, teamwork, the ability to problem solve, creative thinking, work ethic, and adaptability. Waldorf Education prepares students with these crucial skills by integrating academics with visual and performing arts, outdoor education, and practical work, building social-emotional skills and collaboration into the […]
Columbia University: Kids Learn Better Off Screens
Columbia University research reveals that children comprehend texts better, and remember the material longer, when reading and writing on paper. In recent years, there has been a decline in youth reading scores, which the study attributes to the shift towards digital learning. Waldorf Education prioritizes handwriting, physical texts, and books. Technology is introduced as children […]
Field Day 2020: Summer Wishes and Water Splashes!
Here’s an end-of-the-school-year, pre-summer gift from all of our faculty and staff. This video goes out to all our dear families—especially students and parent volunteers who would normally have been out at Field Day today! Be sure to turn up your volume, watch the video all the way to the end, and don’t forget your […]
Video Premiere! Educating our Children Beyond the Classroom
At Shining Mountain Waldorf School, an independent K-12 school in Boulder, CO, educating our children continues as faculty and staff deliver the comprehensive, experiential curriculum of Waldorf Education into our students’ homes. This video, which was created by Nita Davanzo, Class of ’99, on behalf of SMWS’s Advancement Team, provides a glimpse of the magic […]
May Festival at Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Ah, to be skipping through the May sunshine in the north field at Shining Mountain Waldorf School! The hogback rises to the west, the May Pole stands straight and true, and our entire community gathers to usher in the spring! This is a brief tribute to past May Festivals at our school, and also a […]
New video from AWSNA, the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Waldorf: An Education for the Future On September 19, 2019, Waldorf education celebrates 100 years. Across the globe, Waldorf schools are engaging in creative, social and environmental actions. With these initiatives, Waldorf communities are seeding the future. 100 years is only the beginning. Visit https://www.waldorfeducation.org/waldorf100 to learn more. Join the movement. Seed the future.
