The spiritual-philosophical framework developed by Rudolf Steiner in the early 20th century, from which Waldorf education originates. The relationship between Waldorf pedagogy and anthroposophy varies by school: some foreground it, others treat it as historical background. The Valley of Grace project scope excludes anthroposophical vocabulary from external-facing documents. Parents evaluating a Waldorf school should ask where the school sits on that spectrum.
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This page is part of the Valley of Grace High School Decision Tool Glossary.