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The conversation about technology in the classroom continues in the Washington Post.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-parenting/post/waldorf-school-vs-electronic-classroom-the-new

Following on the heels of NYTimes article...

Do kids learn more without computers? There are no computers in the classroom at Waldorf schools, where it's believed that kids learn better through physical activity and creative, tactile tasks. Funny enough, many Silicon Alley bigwigs seem to agree

Another Waldorf methods charter school approved in CO

PSD Board conditionally approves charter application The Poudre School District Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday evening to conditionally approve a new charter school in Fort Collins.

Waldorf Education in Public Schools: Educators adopt—and adapt—this developmental, arts-rich approach

Harvard Education Letter

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/technology/at-waldorf-school-in-silicon-valley-technology-can-wait.html?_r=3&hp

At Waldorf School in Silicon Valley, Technology Can Wait The Waldorf School’s computer-free environment has become a draw for parents at high-tech companies like Google.

Thank you to all who participated in our facilities planning session.

Saturday Sampler: a series of outdoor classes this fall and winter.

City of Trees PCS - Upcoming Classes Where? Rock Creek Park, Shelter ://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/upload/ROCRmap1.pdfCost? $35 per class ($28 per sibling within age range) $95 for all 3 classes No refunds will be made for missed classes. Sessions will take place in all but the most severe weather.Who May

City of Trees September Newsletter Founding group member Valerie Graff led our group through a mission and vision development process at our last meeting in August. It was a very positive and productive experience. Huge thanks to Valerie for facilitating and to our wordsmiths, Velma LaPoint, Brett Macleod and Jeff Speck, who took t...

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