Waldorf education is featured in the August issue of聽 magazine in the story — . The article claims that “Waldorf schools advocate for redshirting,” but in reality Waldorf educators focus on developmentally appropriate education with academics beginning in first grade.
鈥淩esearch shows that starting formal schooling closer to age seven supports stronger self-regulation, social skills, and cognitive readiness,鈥� says聽Beverly Amico, the executive director of advancement at the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. 鈥淭his is not about holding children back, but about ensuring that each student is ready to learn without undue stress at a young age. This is one factor in supporting the love of learning.鈥�
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