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the “practical arts” are all inspired by Waldorf.
“These days we all need to join forces, public and private schools, to meet the challenges of this generation of students, as well as future generations,” emphasized Mattke. “So many public schools, both in the United States and internationally, are realizing and incorporating some of the benefits of Waldorf and other education methods. This is an excellent example of coming together to provide the best possible foundation for our children to meet the challenges they will surely encounter.” Testing for success
The proof of a school’s success is in the success of its students, and 7th or 8th grade students typically test in the 75 to 85 percentile in standardized testing at Waldorfbased Charter Schools in the United States.
“Waldorf methods are so exciting and enlivening for all children that they shouldn’t be reserved just for those who can afford it,” said George Hoffiker, principal of the Yuba River Charter School, a Waldorf method school, in Nevada City, California. In 2000 (the most recent year information was available) there were at least 30 publicly funded schools in North America, from Alaska and California to Kentucky and Wisconsin, using Waldorf methods or Waldorf “inspiration.”
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