Dr. Brad Kershner offers reflections on the metacrisis and shares an in-depth summary of the book Stolen Focus by Johann Hari. He makes connections between the themes of this book, the larger constellation of social and cultural problems we are all facing, and the principles and practices of Waldorf education – an approach to learning in community that offers timely and relevant values and practices to address our deepest educational questions and dilemmas.
This lecture was offered to parents at Kimberton Waldorf School – October 11, 2023
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Forest Kindergarten, Gardening Program, and Environmental Studies Curriculum Overview
What ties together the Forest Kindergarten, Gardening Program, and Environmental Studies Curriculum at KWS? Intentional, regular, and guided exposure to nature in a way that cultivates a love and appreciation for the earth that gives way to care for and stewardship of our natural resources in adulthood.
Mr. Strevig’s Life Changing Moment with 9th Grade
Environmental studies and outdoor program teacher Jake Strevig recounts his unforgettable experience on a canoe trip with his students. When his canoe tipped over during rough patch of rapids, the students acted quickly and heroically to save their teacher and all of their gear. Mr. Strevig highlights the importance of teamwork and resilience, and the incredible bond that can develop during class trips and time in the great wide open.
Class of 2020 College Acceptances
The Class of 2020 has had wonderful college news arriving in mailboxes and inboxes! We are so proud of them.
A list of all acceptances to date follows. A number of students applied Early Decision and so were admitted to their top choice and did not apply elsewhere. Seniors had until June 1 to commit to the college of their choice. Some students are still considering a gap year, a national trend. They received nearly $600,000 in merit awards per year. Congratulations to our accomplished seniors!
- Arcadia University
- Arizona State University
- Bard College
- Bard College Berlin (*Gabriel M-Z)
- Beloit College
- Berklee School of Music *(Nate B)
- Ohio University
- Berry College
- Christopher Newport University
- Clark University (*Justin Z)
- College of Charleston
- College of the Atlantic (gap year) (*Isabel D)
- College of Wooster
- Connecticut College
- Drexel University
- Earlham College (*Ellie S)
- Lawrence University
- Edinboro University (*Hannah L)
- Elon University
- Guilford College
- Ithaca College
- Juniata College
- Kalamazoo College
- Klein School of Communications/Temple University
- McDaniel College *(Monte P)
- Millersville University
- New England Conservatory (*Anna D)
- New York Film Academy (LA Campus)
- New York University (*Lillie L)
- Slippery Rock University
- Syracuse University
- Temple University
- Temple University (College of Public Health Athletic Training BA/MS program) (*Clara A)
- Union College (*Isabella J)
- University of Harford
- University of Pennsylvania (*Safaya S)
- University of Pittsburg
- University of Pittsburgh (Swanson School of Engineering) (*Jason W)
- University of Pittsburgh, Bradford
- University of Pittsgurgh, Johnstown
- University of Tennessee (*Russell H)
- Ursinus College (*James Mc)
- Wagner College
- West Chester University
