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New York Times: At Waldorf School in Silicon Valley, Technology Can Wait

Posted on October 23, 2011 by fehlhaber

In October, 2011, the New York Times ran a story on Waldorf education on the cover of their Sunday edition.  Since that time, Waldorf education has gotten a lot of attention from mainstream media.  You can read the original article … Continue reading →

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Parents Urged Again to Limit TV for Youngest (New York Times)

Posted on October 20, 2011 by fehlhaber

Daniel Lai/Aurora Photos Watching TV while a parent is busy: Video screen time has no educational benefits for young children, a report says. By BENEDICT CAREY Published: October 18, 2011 Video screen time provides no educational benefits for children under age … Continue reading →

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Commercial-Free Book Fairs

Posted on September 30, 2011 by fehlhaber

For the last few years in June, Cape Ann Waldorf School has put on a wonderful book fair. All recycled books, low prices and a great way to stock up on summer reading.  It’s one way to have a commercial-free … Continue reading →

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Another Moraine Farm Partner

Posted on September 29, 2011 by fehlhaber

Essex County Greenbelt — you may have seen their signs and been on their properties.  They are involved in protecting Moraine Farm from future development and they’ve made a wonderful little movie highlighting their history and their work. Essex County … Continue reading →

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CAWS Class of 1996

Posted on September 22, 2011 by fehlhaber

This graduation speech for the Cape Ann Waldorf School Class of 1996 was recently uncovered (thank you Jenny Helmick!).  Written by one of the CAWS founders, Linda Finigan, its final paragraphs are especially poignant now that the future home she … Continue reading →

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CAWS in the news

Posted on May 3, 2011 by fehlhaber

If you see this paper around, make sure to pick up a copy.  North Shore Children & Families has printed a great article on Cape Ann Waldorf School.  You can read it on their web site or by clicking on … Continue reading →

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New Frederick Law Olmsted documentary

Posted on May 2, 2011 by fehlhaber

Learn about the fascinating life of Frederick Law Olmsted, the man responsible for the landscape design of Moraine Farm.  This documentary is new and just aired this last weekend on local PBS stations.  http://www.theolmstedlegacy.com/ Watch the full episode. See more … Continue reading →

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Opening Day at Moraine Farm

Posted on April 28, 2011 by fehlhaber

Press Release, April 25, 2011 Beverly, MA—On Monday, the Cape Ann Waldorf School opened classes at its new location at Moraine Farm. The School purchased the new site last September from Project Adventure. The School then invested more than $600,000 in … Continue reading →

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April 25 Newsletter

Posted on April 28, 2011 by fehlhaber

With highlights from the ribbon cutting at Moraine Farm, the April 14 assembly, an update on the lunch program, and more. http://www.capeannwaldorf.org/community/4-25-11_newsletter.pdf

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Wherever I May Wander…Boundless Love Will Flourish

Posted on April 25, 2011 by fehlhaber

The level of giving by our faculty is staggering sometimes. First, they and their students came before the school for the April assembly, sharing the work of the eight small communities that comprise our eight wonderful grades. Then the faculty … Continue reading →

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