There is no doubt this pandemic has had an enormous impact on education, and nowhere is that more true than in Waldorf schools, where technology has never been a part of the classroom experience. In this Faculty Feature blog series, we ask faculty questions about this transition first to on-line teaching and then pivoting back […]
by Ursula Ramos Many of our children have recently transitioned back to school in person and we all continue to try to stay healthy amidst the continued pandemic, there are many ways we can help our children and ourselves combat viruses of all kinds and stay healthy while riding the waves of constant change. […]
The pandemic has brought with it many challenges for teachers, schools, and families, challenges which were enhanced by the in-person nature of Waldorf education. Last week, Bayla Sussman discussed with us her experience of taking Waldorf education to the virtual realm. But now that classes are slowly returning to campus in our phased hybrid model, […]
“Waldorf education . . . online? What?! How?!” Like Waldorf teachers around the globe who have struggled to bring this unique education to students via largely virtual paths, teachers at Tucson Waldorf school have also been presented this unprecedented challenge. Yet, they have risen to the challenge and have produced some very successful and effective […]
Over the summer, our board of directors voted to create a new committee chartered through all realms of our school. This Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee is a culmination of several years of study within groups of faculty, administration, board, and parent council. While the committee is at the beginning of its journey to organize […]
One of the most treasured elements of a Tucson Waldorf School graduation is the speeches the graduates give, remembering their experiences at the school alongside their classmates. Tonight’s graduation will not be open to the public, but the speeches may be shared here for our community to see as we celebrate this class of graduates. […]
This year, the graduating class of 2020 was unable to deliver their presentations in person. Instead, they offer you the next best thing: video presentations. Please help us congratulate these scholars on their hard work! Drake Ambagis: Blacksmithing Video: Drake Research Paper: Drake Jaiden Gassen: Cooking Video: Jaiden Research Paper: Jaiden Ben Hurwitz: Magic Video: […]
Meet the Class of 2020 Dear Class of 2020, Someday you’ll look back at these pages and think about the people and events that shaped your school experience. But now it’s time for something new, and as your biggest fans, our community can’t wait to see what happens next! Surround yourselves with people who love […]
You are invited to listen with us as we gather each day to enjoy these readings from Tucson Waldorf School Pedagogical Director, John Keeney. His recordings are a gift for our school and the wider community. Enjoy. https://tucsonwaldorf.org/listening-room/
by April Wiley, Grade 6 Parent On behalf of our Grade 6 class, I would like to take this time to share a glimpse into the incredible experience we had at the Medieval Games this year. Words honestly cannot describe how this event impacted us, but what I can genuinely say is that we left […]