by Ellen Jordan | May 21, 2019 | News
Social-Emotional Learning Movement Early this year, the Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development published a report called “A Nation at Hope”. This report calls for social-emotional learning integration in schools across the...
by Ellen Jordan | May 9, 2019 | News
A large-scale longitudinal study from Denmark published less than two months ago adds to the stockpile of research strengthening the connection between nature and health. The Denmark study shows a strong correlation between green space in childhood and reduced risk of...
by Ellen Jordan | May 3, 2019 | News
What is the vestibular sense? Not only do our ears sense sound waves that allow us to hear, but they also contain the vestibular system that contributes heavily to our sense of balance. The vestibular system is contained within the inner ear and consists of canals and...
by Ellen Jordan | Apr 25, 2019 | News
Homework! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing? Well, some might say so. According to The Atlantic writer, Joe Pinsker, in his recent article “The Cult of Homework”, this is a heavily debated topic. Pinsker discusses research on both sides of the issue and brings...
by Ellen Jordan | Apr 12, 2019 | News
What is Storycamp?? by Katrina Pratt, Storycamp Co-founder & Director What is Storycamp? The name doesn’t offer many clues. Answering used to be awkward and confusing. I stumbled through it, until one day, I realized there were two themes we incorporated into...
by Ellen Jordan | Mar 22, 2019 | News
As humans, and especially as parents, teachers, staff and community members of Waldorf, we are all familiar with the power of storytelling. Well told stories are captivating, bringing listeners on a journey through the mind and through many emotions. We can be brought...
