Anyone who attended the World Conference on Nursery Schools and Early Childhood can watch the livestreams free of charge until 12 May 2026.

And just like that, it’s over! The World Early Childhood Conference took place at the Goetheanum from 8 to 12 April 2026.

The theme of the «World Early Childhood Conference» is also an inspiration for our Section Head Philipp Reubke.

«Kindness» means showing genuine care and compassion without expecting anything in return … an article by Laurie Clark in «Das Goetheanum».

In the past, external power conferred authority, today it is the inner strength of educators … a contribution by Clara Aerts in «Das Goetheanum».

Pole beans need sunshine and so do little children ... click here to read Philipp Reubke’s worthwhile article in the magazine «Das Goetheanum».

Here you’ll find a brief summary of the key news from the Pedagogical Section.

How can an inclusive approach to diversity be implemented in school teaching? An article by M. Michael Zech.

Here you can read Neil Boland’s introduction to the latest ITEF meeting, the online meeting for teacher educators from around the world.

A strategic opportunity for Waldorf schools. An article by Harald Jäckel.

The sense of smell not only connects us with others, it is also closely linked to spirituality. An academic contribution by Alfonso Moreno.

Steiner teacher education takes place in two worlds of knowledge – one is measurable, the other isn't. Neil Boland's presentation at the ITEF meeting.

The date for next year's World Teachers' Conference has been set: the conference will take place from 30 March to 3 April 2027.

In this article, Neil Boland explores (not) belonging from the standpoint of an esotericist working within the academy.

The event for upper school teachers will take place from 27 March to 2 April 2026. The focus will be on class 9.

Here you can read about the initial findings and the next steps in our project.

A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study about Pedagogic Practice in Swedish Waldorf-Steiner Schools by Helena Selsfors.