1. Image of the Human Being
Public Waldorf education is founded on a coherent image of the developing human being.
- Each human being is a unique individual who brings specific gifts, creative potential, and intentions to this life. Public Waldorf education addresses multiple aspects of the developing child including the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, cultural, moral, and spiritual. Through this, each child is helped to integrate into a maturing whole, able to determine a unique path through life.
- Rudolf Steiner’s educational insights are seen as a primary, but not exclusive, source of guidance for an understanding of the image of the human being.
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.