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Waldorf  

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  • Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925) developed Waldorf education, also known as Steiner education, in the early 20th century. While each school is independently run, common tenets of Waldorf education include an interdisciplinary, holistic, arts-based approach to teaching and learning that emphasizes the importance of head, heart, and hands. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Waldorf]

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