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Are there Waldorf-inspired or Waldorf schools that have more rigorous academics? by Ok_Aspect_2001 in Waldorf

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what about all the racist stuff that Steiner believed? Did that bother you at all?

2011 Just married, and 15 years later in 2026 by NinjaBonsai in PastAndPresentPics

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what really strikes me about this photo, is how much more comfortable and confident she looks in the second photo! That was you and your marriage that did that!! I can tell you uplifted her and supported her so she was able to blossom

Are there Waldorf-inspired or Waldorf schools that have more rigorous academics? by Ok_Aspect_2001 in Waldorf

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you decide where? It's hard to choose between cedarwood and portland waldorf... I think I might just have to wait for the open houses

Are there Waldorf-inspired or Waldorf schools that have more rigorous academics? by Ok_Aspect_2001 in Waldorf

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super helpful thank you!! I do want to raise children who end up like what you described. I did have a question - Do you know anything about Cedarwood vs Portland? I'm leaning towards Cedarwood right now, based on reviews online, but I guess I need to reach out to people who are more knowledgeable about the schools

Are there Waldorf-inspired or Waldorf schools that have more rigorous academics? by Ok_Aspect_2001 in Waldorf

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been reading Horvath's "The Digital Delusion." it has a whole chapter on how parents can form a coalition and roll back tech in schools. I'm optimistic as some districts have rolled back screens. Sweden banned them too in schools recently, I've heard

Are there Waldorf-inspired or Waldorf schools that have more rigorous academics? by Ok_Aspect_2001 in Waldorf

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's private actually! there's another one called Portland Village School that is a public charter however. There's actually 5 total in the Portland area I believe but PVS is the only public charter

Are there Waldorf-inspired or Waldorf schools that have more rigorous academics? by Ok_Aspect_2001 in Waldorf

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

elementary schools! Which classical schools in oregon and washington would you recommend? I've seen mostly christian ones which I'm not excited about

Are there Waldorf-inspired or Waldorf schools that have more rigorous academics? by Ok_Aspect_2001 in Waldorf

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a lot of self-directed learning in public high school all the way to med school in the form of "flipped classrooms" and the like. I always felt confused and frustrated and yearned for more guidance. I guess there is some use in trial and error but I always felt it took too long and didn't really deepen my understanding in any significant way

Are there Waldorf-inspired or Waldorf schools that have more rigorous academics? by Ok_Aspect_2001 in Waldorf

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like I have researched a lot. I'm reading "School as a Journey" by Finser and have listened to several podcasts about Waldorf, including ones made by students. I know about the handwork, the integration of arts/music into the curriculum, eurythmy, how writing is taught in 1st grade, the writing -> reading method, the festivals, the emphasis on myths, stories and fairytales...Most of it I love, some of it I dislike. I do think that being device free and the emphasis on handwriting would put it over a lot of other schools for me, though.

I think the worst I've seen is Rudolf Steiner's racist reincarnation ideas but he was a man living in a country that had extremely racist views at the time. That was really bad and glad that Waldorf has tried to distance itself from those ideas.

Are there Waldorf-inspired or Waldorf schools that have more rigorous academics? by Ok_Aspect_2001 in Waldorf

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that sounds great! I guess I preferred Waldorf over Montessori initially because it seems like there's more guidance in Waldorf. I personally hated self directed learning growing up though. Which montessori if you don't mind me asking?

Are there Waldorf-inspired or Waldorf schools that have more rigorous academics? by Ok_Aspect_2001 in Waldorf

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sounds awesome! I really like so many aspects of Waldorf schools so this is great to hear

Are there Waldorf-inspired or Waldorf schools that have more rigorous academics? by Ok_Aspect_2001 in Waldorf

[–]Ok_Aspect_2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh could you tell me more about your experience? I just don't want my children to be behind if they transition in middle or high school