Stories
Reflections, classroom moments, and community news from our school.
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What Does a Screen-Free Day Actually Look Like?
A look at what children do at our screen-free campuses, and what parents notice when they get home.
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Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Announces Tuition Reduction for Grades 1–8
Annual tuition for Grades 1–8 will decrease from nearly $19,000 to $10,500 per student beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, with a $25,000 family maximum.
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I Work in AI. My Son Goes to Waldorf.
An information scientist who builds AI capability for a living explains why she chose a screen-free Waldorf education for her son.
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The Hidden Link Between Movement and Reading Readiness
Notes from a movement workshop with Jane Swain on how purposeful movement in the early years builds the foundation for reading, writing, and sustained academic work.
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The Importance of Festivals and Traditions in Waldorf Education
Why festivals and seasonal traditions are woven through the Waldorf curriculum, from Early Childhood lantern walks to middle-school leadership in the Angel Room.
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Field Trips in the Waldorf Curriculum
From forest walks in early childhood to a week-long sailing trip in seventh grade, here is how field trips turn the world into a classroom at every age and stage.
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Promoting Literacy Through the Grades
How a Waldorf education builds literacy from preschool puppet plays to eighth-grade research papers, giving students the skills to communicate clearly and make sense of the world.