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| Waldorf Education... | Waldorf Education does not... |
| Reflects current brain research by providing a rigorous academic curriculum, balanced and integrated with music, art, foreign languages, athletics, woodworking, clay sculpting and more. | Focus exclusively on a few core academic subjects. |
| Teaches children how to learn and think critically. | Teach to the test or require rote memorization. |
| Creates a calm, nurturing classroom setting, provides organic foods, allows plenty of time outdoors to allow the children to relax and process the lesson they have just learned/experienced. | Reinforce today's fast paced, media driven world. |
| Is designed and delivered to affect the physical, mental and emotional growth of children to grow into creative, confident adults capable of self-direction. | Stop with just intellectual development. |
| Teaches children respect and reverence for humanity and nature by exploring the spiritual journey of the human being throughout the ages. | Promote any one religious belief. |
| Recognizes and respects each child as an individual possessing multiple gifts and talents, and balances the areas in their life that need strengthening. | Label children. |
| Uses a multi-sensory approach by highly trained teachers to engage each child's unique learning style. | Expect every student to learn the same way or need the same instruction. |
| Actively works to build and strengthen community, both in the classroom and among the parents. | Reinforce the increasing feeling of isolation inherent in a high-tech, commuting society. |