SWS Communications 1/27/21 SWS Communications 1/27/21

The Power Of Social And Emotional Learning: Why SEL Is More Important Than Ever

It’s become increasingly critical that we embrace and embed social and emotional learning (SEL) in both in-school and out-of-school environments.What does SEL focus on? The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has established five core competencies

SWS Communications 1/13/21 SWS Communications 1/13/21

How do Schools Keep Students Motivated?

New York Times: Motivation flourishes where students feel autonomous, supported and competent. Our hands-on curriculum and supportive faculty help children become engaged students with a passion for learning.

SWS Communications 1/4/21 SWS Communications 1/4/21

Why Teacher-Student Relationships Matter

Education watchers have long known that the relationship with a teacher can be critically important to how well students learn. But emerging research is giving a clearer picture than ever of how teachers can build and leverage strong relationships with their students.

SWS Communications 6/10/20 SWS Communications 6/10/20

How to Speak to Young Children About Race

SWS Communications 3/19/19 SWS Communications 3/19/19

Knighting Ceremony

Thirty-one Sacramento Waldorf School 6th graders were knighted recently in a special ceremony that culminates their study of the Middle Ages. In mid-March, students participated in two-week-long personal challenges around moral-social kindness, physical fitness and academic-intellectual, then slept overnight at the school to celebrate their knighthood with a parent-planned feast.