From the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America:
“Waldorf education, intended to be accessible and relevant for all children, was founded on and espouses principles of respect for all human beings. Dedicated human and financial resources are necessary to counteract systemic injustices and unconscious bias that serve as hindrances to fully express these principles. It is critical that we take steps to ensure that we are awake to the needs of all and that resources address diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
We at WSL recognize that as an institution and as human beings, that while we have dedicated much to this work, we all still have a long way to go. We want our community of current, past and prospective students, faculty members and friends to know Waldorf School of Louisville is deeply committed to the work required to forge a space where everyone feels welcome, at home, and loved.
AWSNA member schools, of which we are one, have adopted eight AWSNA Principles for Waldorf Schools, including Principle #8:
WALDORF SCHOOLS HONOR AND EMBRACE HUMAN DIVERSITY AND DIGNITY.
Waldorf schools pursue a path of human dignity, social justice, and equity in organizational, leadership, and pedagogical realms. Recognizing this path is one of spiritual, moral, and educational importance, schools celebrate the diversity of humankind. Schools are engaged in understanding and addressing the current and historical contexts of marginalization. These endeavors are rooted in Waldorf education’s founding vision, which included addressing contemporary social struggles within the context of the life of the school.
