We are currently in an exceptional international situation in which schools worldwide are closed for the time being. Therefore we have to switch to online learning, especially in the upper school, where it is necessary, and at the same time we need to create a balance, because it is not part of the quality of Waldorf education to work so much with...[more]

We live in unexpectedly unreal times. This coronavirus crisis totally affects life in most countries in the world. As Waldorf teachers, we never thought that schools should be closed, and that we would be separated from our children.[more]

Over the past few weeks, various schools have asked for help with overcoming the corona crisis without schooling. The advice given was useful. However, it should be kept in mind that every school’s situation is different. Many points of view were addressed, but due to the seriousness of the matter, they are not written in a drafted text, but...[more]

We find ourselves living in an extraordinary situation. In many parts of the world, work and private life have changed out of all recognition in the last few days. Many things seem to be uncertain and unpredictable. We are all now called to be very open and flexible, and to find inner strength and power.[more]

With many ideas and suggestions on the topics 'homeschooling' and 'teachers meetings'![more]

Children love having stories read to them. Today reading aloud has been taken a back footing. Often the media replace the human being. There is plenty of opportunity to enter the fairy tale tent – it is packed with small listeners. The author Margarete Jäckel uses this fascination as her starting point and smoothes every day obstacles with...[more]

Waldorf education resides today on all continents and in numerous cultures. During many visits to Waldorf “colonies” overseas, the question cannot be avoided as to the extent that this Central European cultural impulse is justified for example in India, China or Central and South America, in cultures which suffered or were destroyed through...[more]