Statement
Prairie Hill Waldorf School exists within the larger community of Waldorf schools with a long-standing commitment to social renewal. We strive to create a conscious, and collaborative learning community that provides our students with the necessary foundation for adapting to our ever-changing world.
In accordance with these values, we are committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion as a pathway to social justice and to rectify the explicit and implicit biases that undermine the efforts of building a healthy social life. We are dedicated to the self-reflection needed to strengthen this mission. We are committed to awakening to the needs of all and ensuring that our school addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion in ways that are meaningful and impactful.
Our Larger Community
Please view some of the ways in which our larger community is committed to this work.
- The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA), published their 2019-2024 Strategic Plans.
- Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN)’s Diversity Statement
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Committee’s Mission
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Committee exists to further the Prairie Hill Waldorf School mission and support its Diversity Statement. We are mandated to foster cultural competence, accountability, empathy, and a sense of belonging in our school and broader communities. The committee’s three main areas of focus include education/training, curriculum support, and advocacy for recruitment/retention of diverse populations.
Resources
Mirrors, Windows &
Sliding Glass Doors
The stories we select at Prairie Hill are curated with care and consideration. The article included demonstrates the importance of leveraging the power of stories to build empathy and provide a sense of belonging at our school.
Cultural Tree
The faculty at Prairie Hill rely on a variety of different elements when building their curriculum each year. One component is how to serve and honor each constellation or class as a whole as well as the individual student. One way that we do this is by identifying and reflecting on the individual cultural practices in the class. This article demonstrates an approach to understanding different levels of culture and how to apply it in the classroom.
Simplicity Parenting
Prairie Hill has been working with Kim John Payne since 2006 in supporting a healthy social life in our community. Check out his parenting resources and listen to his podcast.
