Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
About Us
The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America was founded in 1968 to assist Waldorf schools and institutes in working together to nurture Waldorf education so that it can manifest more widely in the world. Today there are over 900 Waldorf schools in 83 countries. In North America, there are more than 250 schools and 14 teacher education institutes in some level of development.
AWSNA provides leadership to schools by facilitating resources, networks and research as they strive towards excellence and build healthy school communities.
Articles by Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
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The Arts and Practical Skills
Waldorf teachers believe that the human being is not just a brain - but a being with heart and limbs - a being of will...
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Waldorf Education K-12
Early Childhood Infants and young children are entirely given over to their physical surroundings; they absorb the...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waldorf Schools
What is Waldorf Education? Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1919, Waldorf education is based on a developmental approach...
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What about Computers and Waldorf Education?
Waldorf teachers feel the appropriate age for computer use in the classroom and by students is in high school. We feel...
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How Do I Start a Waldorf School?
Initiative groups follow many different patterns in their development, but in recent years a certain trend has evolved...
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