Editorial
We are angels
Overheard from the kitchen: “Then we’ll take the angel’s throne and put it on earth.” – “Why? Don’t they live in heaven?” – “St George rode on a horse and that stood on the ground!” – “And what about the others?” – “They’re already on the way.” – “Oh, I see.” [more]
Editorial
Breathing freely
The summer holidays are almost upon us. A call comes from northern Germany. K. is on the line, a highly motivated and committed class teacher taking a class for the third time round – someone who would go through fire and water for his children and, on top of everything else, still happily finds time to study Steiner texts. [more]
Editorial
Against the tide
The crisis has arrived. Daniel, Waldorf school, class 8, thinks that his performance is not at the level of his pals in the state school: “They’re much further! They get marks and know exactly where they are. And why on earth do we need eurythmy for the final exams?” [more]
Editorial
What am I, a farmer?
Waldorf means getting your hands dirty. That starts as early as messing about in kindergarten, continues in school in gardening and reaches its climax in the farm work placement in upper school – and then you end up as a biodynamic farmer? [more]
Editorial
Hush little baby
Julian wanders bored into the living room. He is in combative form or, let us say, in the mood for a good debate. He notices a book called Healing Education. [more]
Editorial
Great heights and depths
A strenuous hike in the Alps. We take a break. I sit with a few friends in front of the mountain hut. We have an overwhelming view of the snow-covered peaks. “That’s awesome,” comments Roger, “like sleeping giants.” [more]
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