From Space to Schools: Waldorf Alums in Action

by mingler | Sep 27, 2024 | Alums, At Home, Curriculum, In the News, Parent Education, Parent Experience

by Dr. Jon Herzenberg, WSP School Director

As deeply caring parents who are invested and engaged in your child’s education, the question of how is your child’s school preparing them for their future and where their education will take them is natural and reasonable. As you may know, some of our WSP faculty are Waldorf graduates as are several of our board members. This past week, Sarah Gillis, the child of a previous WSP School Administrator Sue Levine, took flight aboard SpaceX and played violin in space! You may be thinking that Dr. J has lost his remaining marbles, but read on. It is true! Her beautiful message of “unity and hope and highlighting the resilience and potential of children everywhere” showcased the promise of a Waldorf education, a century old education for today. 

As school has returned to session all across California, there has been a nationwide conversation about whether or not schools should ban phones from campus. The following article,  More California Schools Are Banning Smartphones, but Kids Keep Bringing Them, discusses this and the associated challenges in doing so.  We feel fortunate to be part of a community that values a play based childhood that incorporates technology when developmentally appropriate.

Top image: Illustration by Adriana Heldiz/CalMatters; iStock