How well do Waldorf graduates do on standard tests?
? To the best of our knowledge, no controlled studies have been done in this country on these questions, but anecdotal evidence collected from various sources suggests that Waldorf graduates tend to score exceptionally well on standardized examinations such as the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. Waldorf graduates have been accepted at and have graduated from some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the United States. 21. Why should I send my child to a Waldorf school? The main reason is that Waldorf schools honor and protect the wonder of childhood. Waldorf schools place the children’s needs first rather than responding to the interests and agendas of various segments of adult society. Waldorf education has a consistent philosophy of child development underlying the curriculum. All subjects are introduced in age-appropriate fashion. Waldorf schools produce graduates with a broader base of understanding than their public school counterparts, young people who are eager to dis
