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World Early Childhood Conference
The conference is fully booked. We look forward to welcoming all participants to the Goetheanum on 8 April 2026!
Am 16. und 17. Januar finden 2026 die Gesamtschweizerischen Weiterbildungstage (WBT) am Goetheanum statt. Jetzt anmelden!
What does «lively teaching» mean?
In his work, Dirk Rohde examines twelve biological characteristics of vitality for their applicability in education.
Are you interested in training issues?
The last ITEF meeting of the year will take place on 19 November 2025. Here is an invitation to participate from Jon McAlice.
Teaching during times of change
Post-corona era: Do we need a new approach to teaching now? Read more about this in the newsletter of the Section for the Performing Arts.
Music as expression of children’s spirituality
Read Neil Boland's scientific article here on Waldorf Resources.
Who will awaken Sleeping Beauty with a kiss?
Enthusiasm for Waldorf education is a cornerstone of Waldorf Steiner schools. But how do you awaken this enthusiasm?
«There is nothing left but the music»
A scientific contribution by Ruut Tikkanen on experiences of Haltioituminen (quiet exaltation) in the practice of music teachers.
Connecting Agriculture and Education
«Living Farms Podcast»: Eduardo Rincón, Co-leader of the Section for Agriculture, in an interview with Philipp Reubke.
Rudolf Steiner as a Student and a Teacher
The conference of the General Anthroposophical Section will take place at the Goetheanum from 27 to 28 September 2025.
Authority and School – on the Relationship between Class Teacher and Student in Waldorf Schools
Read the contribution from Walter Riethmüller on Waldorf Resources.
Education for freedom for all?
The relevance of contemporary theory to Steiner education. A contribution by Neil Boland and Joaquín Muñoz.
The most important points in brief
The August newsletter is here. You can subscribe to it or read it directly here.
Read the updated «Essential Characteristics of Waldorf Education» here. The Hague Circle adopted them in Budapest in May 2025.
«Kindness – Strength – Love. Seeds for Healthy Unfolding»: The World Early Childhood Conference will take place from 8 to 12 April 2026.
As the call for free schools grew in many places, Rudolf Steiner founded the Waldorf School. Constanza Kaliks in «The Goetheanum».
