History
The Eugene Waldorf School is one of over 1,000 Waldorf Schools throughout the world. The community of the Eugene Waldorf School joins a global community of children, parents, teachers, and friends who have made a commitment to work toward social renewal through Waldorf Education. Waldorf schools grew out of the philosophy of Anthroposophy (anthropos: human, and sophia: wisdom), which was developed by Rudolf Steiner. Like most Waldorf Schools, the Eugene Waldorf School began as a grassroots initiative. In 1976 several parents wanting Waldorf education for their growing children began organizing lectures and workshops and eventually brought a trained teacher to town. This small school, then called the Cascade Valley School, opened its doors in 1980. In the summer of 1988 we moved to our present permanent location, the Stella Magladry School on McLean Blvd.
Specialties
At the Eugene Waldorf School, we believe that children deserve an inspired education that allows them to grow up strong, happy and healthy. Children thrive in our school. Our dedicated and loving teachers provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning by joyfully immersing children in art, music, math, language, movement and play. We see children's capacities grow here every day - intellectually, socially, artistically and spiritually. This well balanced, integrated educational approach allows each amazingly unique child to work and play with freedom and joy throughout their lives.