Public Waldorf schools booming in Sacramento -- but are they legal?
By Melody Gutierrez/Sacramento Bee
Sacramento is the epicenter of the debate over whether the Waldorf system – whose educational philosophy goes back 100 years – is appropriate for a public school. Parent interest in Waldorf schools is exploding, with a wait-listed K-8 school in south Sacramento moving to a larger site this summer. Sacramento City Unified School District officials say they recognize the growing interest in Waldorf-inspired education, which is primarily offered at private schools. The district opened a second Waldorf – a small public high school – three years ago. (more...)