Dear Friends,
The end of summer is around the corner. Some of you are back
at school already, and others are getting ready for opening days. Each new
year is so full of expectation and optimism! We send our good wishes for
a joyful beginning and excellent year.
Here at AWSNA we've working hard - financial planning, preparing
the DVD for teacher recruitment and retention - and the web site is no
exception. We're very proud and happy about our refreshed on-line bookstore,
Books&More. We're also working on our ALL NEW ALUMNI site and look forward to being in
touch with many of you and getting your feedback.
Warm good wishes for the 2009-2010 school year!
Frances Kane Patrice Maynard Michael Soule
Administration Development & Outreach Programs & Activities
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Winning with Waldorf
SAVE THE DATE: October 26th, 2009
Come join our champion, PGA Touring Golf Professional, Duffy Waldorf Monday October 26th for AWSNA's Winning with Waldorf IV,
hosted by the Waldorf School of Orange County in Costa Mesa, CA.
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Ben Taylor on Music, Education, Family
Back
home on Martha's Vineyard for a few weeks, musician Ben Taylor talks
about his summer plans, what it's like to have famous parents, and
reflects on his years a the Rudolf Steiner School in New York City.
Read more Why Waldorf Works
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Preschool in Three Cultures Revisited: China, Japan, and the United States
College professor Joseph Tobin provides new insights into the impact of
globalization and sweeping social transformation on preschool education
in his new book, "Preschool in Three Cultures Revisited: China, Japan,
and the United States." Published in July 2009 by The University of
Chicago Press, the book adds a historical dimension to Tobin's earlier
research published in the original "Preschool in Three Cultures," which
was heralded as a landmark study in education in 1989 largely due to
his ingenious method for exploring how preschoolers were taught in
China, Japan, and the United States.
Read moreWhy Waldorf Works.
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Choosing a preschool to match your child's temperament
As
a child's first teacher, parents are in a unique position to understand
their child's mood and energy. Many in the field of early education say
it's important for parents to take this into consideration when
choosing the right preschool for their child.
Read more Why Waldorf Works.
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Upcoming Events
Ninetieth Anniversary of Waldorf Education Celebrated
SAVE THE DATE: October 17, 2009
Ninety years ago Waldorf Education was
formally launched in Stuttgart, Germany. The Puget Sound Collaborative Group invites you to celebrate
the 90th Anniversary of Waldorf Education as a part of the fall
conference of AWSNA's Northwest Region.
Collaboration is the theme of the conference's Saturday
afternoon session and of the Anniversary event.
According to the coordinators: "We want people to recognize how far Waldorf education has come; be reminded
of how much it has to offer the world; create a vision for schools and their
communities working together in meaningful ways; and nurture actions to
accomplish that vision."
You can register for the conference on Why Waldorf Works after Sept. 1.
Winning with WaldorfSAVE THE DATE: October 26th, 2009
Come join our champion, PGA Touring Golf Professional, Duffy Waldorf Monday October 26th for AWSNA's Winning with Waldorf IV,
hosted by the Waldorf School of Orange County in Costa Mesa, CA. For
sponsorship opportunities or for more information email: sdinan@awsna.orgMore events can be found at Why Waldorf Works.
You are welcome to send us Waldorf-related
events for posting on our web site.
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AWSNA provides leadership to schools by facilitating resources, networks and research as they strive towards excellence and build healthy school communities. The Association performs functions that its member schools and institutes could not do alone, including:
· Outreach and advocacy
· Accreditation and school support services
· Professional development activities
· Research and publications
Please contact us if you have any questions about AWSNA or this newsletter.
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