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Devices Create Distractions in the Classroom

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Why Inclusivity Matters in Education

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Children Are Natural-Born Scientists

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A Responsible Approach to Social Media Helps Students Thrive

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The Relationship Between Teachers and Students Significantly Influences Educational Outcomes

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Harvard: Key to Happy, Successful Kids? Chores.

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Why Waldorf Math Works

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A Supportive Community for the Whole Family

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Pushing Academics into Preschool Can Be Harmful

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Waldorf Schools are Media Literacy Role Models

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Outdoor Learning

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Adaptability Quotient: Educating for an Uncertain Future

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Theater Develops Creativity, Empathy and Confidence

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Waldorf Whole Child Education: Upper Valley Waldorf School encourages students to develop in a well-balanced way.

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Teaching Waldorf in the Early Grades: An Interview with Renata Welker (Part 3)

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Teaching Waldorf in the Early Grades: An Interview with Renata Welker (Part 2)

We’re excited to share with you Part 2 of an interview with our Grade 2/3 Teacher, Renata Welker. Renata continues her in-depth discussion of various aspects of our Waldorf early grades curriculum and shares insights from her long experience as a teacher.

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How Teacher Looping Eases Learning Disruption

New studies show that a teacher educating the same group of students in multiple subjects over multiple years (looping) has lasting benefits. Students who stay with the same teacher see both academic improvement as well as reductions in absences and behavioral issues. Teaching a child for multiple years allows teachers to better understand each student’s learning style, to work with families to help support students, and to challenge them to do their best work. That's why in Waldorf education, teachers stay with their class for multiple years, building a safe and supportive learning environment and strong relationships. This multi-year student-teacher relationship helps each student to unfold their unique potential.

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Teaching Waldorf in the Early Grades: An Interview with Renata Welker (Part 1)

We’re excited to share with you Part 1 of an interview with our Grade 2/3 Teacher, Renata Welker. Renata goes into depth about various aspects of our Waldorf early grades curriculum and shares insights from her long experience as a teacher.

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The Important Role of Play in Education

Over the past few decades, American children have been given fewer and fewer opportunities for play, especially opportunities for free unstructured play. This has come with a host of negative physical, mental health, social-emotional, academic and developmental consequence for kids. The negative consequences of this shift away from play have highlighted how important play actually is for children.

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Cultivating Diversity In the Classroom

Upper Valley Waldorf School 6th grade teacher brings real issues of diversity and equity to life for her students in the classroom. Her teaching and activities support students’ growth in empathy, understanding, and respect, while honoring differences.

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