Members of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education are committed to the principles listed below.
The Core Principles ensure that Public Waldorf education is ever-evolving, and continuously renewed through practice, research, observation, and active reflection.
1. Image of the Human Being
Public Waldorf education is founded on a coherent image of the developing human being.
2. Child Development
An understanding of child development guides all aspects of the educational program, to the greatest extent possible within established legal mandates.
3. Social Change Through Education
Public Waldorf education exists to serve both the individual and society.
4. Human Relationships
Public Waldorf Schools foster a culture of healthy relationships.
5. Access and Diversity
Public Waldorf Schools work to increase diversity and access to all sectors of society.
6. Collaborative Leadership
School leadership is conducted through shared responsibilities within established legal structures.
7. Schools as Learning Communities
Public Waldorf schools cultivate a love of lifelong learning and self-knowledge.
Confluence Issue on Core Principles
Features seven articles by seven members of the Alliance Board on the seven Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education.
