But it is also true that many silicon valley bigwigs dont. Preparing for life takes viewers inside the waldorf school of the peninsula where the focus is on creativity, resilience, innovative thinking. Waldorf schools teach without technology heres what it is like. The first one was founded in 1919 by rudolf steiner in austria as a way to help the families of cigarette factory workers during the recovery from the first world war. Despite being in the heart of silicon valley, waldorf students are not caught up in the gadget frenzy that has consumed so many other school children nationwide. Read now new york times article discussing the lack of computers in silicon valley waldorf school. We educate the whole child through creativity, activity and purpose preparing selfconfident, independent. Waldorf of peninsula 21st century smart education silicon valley. From prek through 8thgrade, our waldorf trained faculty nurtures the individual spirit of each child with compassion and respect. Silicon valleys techfree waldorf school is a hit news. A silicon valley school that doesnt compute waldorf. This silicon valley school shuns technology yet most of the students are children of tech execs june 20, 2018 new york university professor adam alter, author of irresistible. Watch the video to see what a waldorf school is like, and why parents are seeking them out in places like silicon valley.
Waldorf silicon valley school shuns technology san. The school is the waldorf school of the peninsula in the. Techfree schools for children of silicon valley news the. This silicon valley school shuns technology yet most of. Silicon valley tech execs sending kids to techfree schools. Why many silicon valley parents are curbing their kids. A silicon valley school that doesnt compute waldorf today. Aug 28, 2018 and jones highlights the rise of waldorf schools in the silicon valley area, based on an educational philosophy that values playtime, plenty of outdoor sunshine, and an almost wholesale rejection. The new york times sparked national media coverage with a story on why silicon valley parents are turning to waldorf education. Waldorf s computerfree campusesteachers use old school chalkboards and students learn cursive writing with pen and paperare a sharp contrast from most schools, where access to technology is. Schools and universities across the world are adopting highend. At the valley waldorf city school, we recognize the need for an enlivened and creative approach to education that is specific to our times. The most soughtafter private school in silicon valley, the waldorf school of the peninsula, bans technical devices for the under11s and teaches the children of.
May 2012 at the end of october 2011, an article appeared on the front page of the new york times about a waldorf school in silicon valley, the californian centre of the software and computer industry, which provoked a major response in the american media landscape. When you enroll your child at a waldorf school, you may have to sign an agreement to limit technology use in. Computers are not used in the elementary school and they are used sparingly at the high school level. Daniel pink, author of a whole new mind, drive, and to sell is human. The school, along with waldorf school of the peninsula, is one of several in silicon valley that are toning down the technology. A week or so ago, matt richtel wrote a long and glowing profile of the waldorf school of the peninsula, looking into the apparent irony that a silicon valley school is decidedly lowtech. A number of specialty silicon valley schools, such as the waldorf school, are noticeably lowtech. May 30, 2018 at the waldorf school, where monica is a teacher, nearly 75 percent of the kids have parents who work in tech. Where silicon valleys execs school their kids share article a 2011 new york times frontpage story sparked a cascade of global attention looking at why silicon valleys top technology executives were sending their children to a school without computers. In one silicon valley school, threequarters of the students have parents with a strong hightech connection. So you might think the schools in silicon valley would be leading that evolution. Cnns dan simon reports on a school that uses a notechnology approach and how its attractive to hightech parents. This silicon valley school shuns technology yet most of the. Bill gates and steve jobs limited screen time for their kids.
Sep 19, 20 the waldorf experience does not come cheap. I know a young 20something who went to a waldorf high school and she loved it. The waldorf school of the peninsula is small, exclusive and packed with the children of silicon valley executives who love the role that technology plays in the pupils education there. Preparing for life, a new documentary film about the waldorf school of the peninsula. Cnn talks to silicon valley execs who send their children to waldorf schools. But one school there has actually banned computers. Parent resources heartwood charter school a waldorf. This wholechild approach is the cornerstone of our philosophy, curriculum and environment. Parents considering a waldorf school dont have to be luddites themselves some silicon valley executives of top technology companies send their children to waldorf schools, but you do have to curtail your childs technology use.
A total of 294 children go to the waldorf school not all of whose parents work in hightech industries. But around silicon valley, a number of lowtech schools have popped up in an effort to reintroduce the basics. The rise of addictive technology and the business of keeping us hooked, discusses the waldorf school in silicon valley. The most soughtafter private school in silicon valley, the waldorf school of peninsula had. Silicon valley parents are raising their kids techfree business insider. Waldorf schools are a haven for vaccine and health freedom. Inside a waldorf school what it is like to learn with no. Eastside community school silicon valley waldorf school. Waldorf school of the peninsula was established as a school that would address the heart and willas well as the mindof the child. Theres a school in silicon valley that doesnt allow the use of any tech. In october 2011 the new york times sparked national media coverage with its story a silicon valley school that doesnt compute on why silicon valley parents are turning to waldorf education. Oct 23, 2011 the waldorf experience does not come cheap. Waldorf school of the peninsula was established in 1984 by parents and educators motivated by the great need for a school that would address the heart and willas well as the mindof the child.
Techfree schools for children of silicon valley news. A the new york times article has revealed that some silicon valley parents are sending their kids to the areas decidedly lowtech waldorf school. Dec 05, 2011 so you might think the schools in silicon valley would be leading that evolution. At waldorf school in silicon valley, technology can wait the new. At the waldorf school, where monica is a teacher, nearly 75 percent of the kids have parents who work in tech. Waldorf silicon valley school shuns technology san francisco. Did bill gates, steve jobs, and other tech billionaire. The techpreneurs of silicon valley are keeping their families. Dec 05, 2011 as teachers across the country turn to laptops and ipads as education tools, one school in silicon valley, calif.
Inside a waldorf school what it is like to learn with no tech. About that silicon valley waldorf school papyrus news. The pedagogical and developmental principles underlying waldorf education are frequently in the news. The techpreneurs of silicon valley are keeping their families away. The waldorf school of philadelphia silicon valley schools. New york times article discussing the lack of computers in silicon valley waldorf school.
At river valley waldorf school our children learn by doing in a screenfree and naturebased environment. Silicon valley school bucks hightech trend cbs news. The waldorf teaching philosophy is used at more than 1,000 institutions in 91 countries, including 6 schools in the u. Aug 30, 2018 the techpreneurs of silicon valley are keeping their families away from technology. Some silicon valley moguls are sending their children to waldorf schools, embracing the idea of a techfree life for their kids. School isnt always something that teenagers enjoy, but with online videos instead of textbooks and no deadlines, we try to make our courses as. The techpreneurs of silicon valley are keeping their. Oct 24, 2011 1 the article four silicon valley firms. Apr 15, 2019 the waldorf school of the peninsula is small, exclusive and packed with the children of silicon valley executives who love the role that technology plays in the pupils education there. Silicon valley in california is americas digital centre, but the waldorf school of the peninsula located there shies away from using technology in the classroom. Waldorf schools have been very popular with parents working in the technology sector, including those from some of the most advanced technology firms.
Bill gates and steve jobs raised their kids techfree. Watch the video to see what a waldorf school is like, and why parents are. Silicon valley parents are raising their kids techfree. A waldorf education is an option that favors childcentric programming for kids that goes well into intermediate and middle school. You might want to take a look at waldorf schools in your community.
Silicon valleys techfree waldorf school is a hit news the times. The chief technology officer of ebay sends his children to a nineclassroom school here. Between them, those firms have tens of thousands of employees, with tens of thousands of children. The most soughtafter private school in silicon valley, the waldorf school. To learn more about the waldorf school of lexingtons developmentally based, artsintegrated curriculum, please visit us at an open house or information session. Waldorfs computerfree campusesteachers use oldschool chalkboards and students learn cursive writing with pen and paperare a sharp contrast from most schools, where access to technology is. Waldorf education in silicon valley erziehungskunst. Watch this amazing video and check out why successful silicon valley managers choose waldorf elementary school for their children.
The school favors physical activity and art over technology. As teachers across the country turn to laptops and ipads as education tools, one school in silicon valley, calif. Hoose observed her daughter in a public prekindergarten where, she. We provide online education for the internet generation. The techpreneurs of silicon valley are keeping their families away from technology. For more information on waldorf educational approach and benefits, please feel free to email us or give us a call. Technology and screens arent used at all through 8th grade, and are. Its called the waldorf school and its fascinating because the school has no computers, no ipads, no iphones. Jun 08, 2019 the waldorf teaching philosophy is used at more than 1,000 institutions in 91 countries, including 6 schools in the u. Why are silicon valley executives sending their kids. The rise of addictive technology and the business of keeping us hooked, discusses the waldorf school in silicon valley, which is one of more than 160.
If youre looking for a different type of high school experience, youve come to the right place. And jones highlights the rise of waldorf schools in the silicon valley area, based on an educational philosophy that values playtime, plenty of outdoor sunshine, and an. Mar 25, 2017 theres a school in silicon valley that doesnt allow the use of any tech. Why many silicon valley parents are curbing their kids tech. The school boasts a nearly perfect graduation rate. At waldorf school in silicon valley, technology can wait.
Apr 19, 2020 some silicon valley moguls are sending their children to waldorf schools, embracing the idea of a techfree life for their kids. Instead of learning how to code, kids are taught the soft. Dec 02, 2015 silicon valley in california is americas digital centre, but the waldorf school of the peninsula located there shies away from using technology in the classroom. Computers are not used in the elementary school and they are. Using a curriculum inspired by rudolf steiner, we believe in waldorf education as an art form, and we strive for it to be a focal point for cultural events and work thoroughly to participate in the dynamic process of community building. Read now knitting is coding and yarn is programmable in this physics lab. Mar, 2012 cnns dan simon reports on a school that uses a notechnology approach and how its attractive to hightech parents.
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