Viewing children as uniquely developing individuals and granting them our respect and attention is a central principle in Waldorf education. To meet this goal, 19 pilot kindergartens in Germany are testing a tool called Trialog, an instrument for educational assessment that takes a holistic view of the individual development of one- to six-year-old children. The evaluation phase of the project will be carried out by a project team from the Institute for Early Childhood Education at Alanus University ...

Away from the numbness caused by the pandemic, and back to life: The nationwide coalition for action Freischwimmen21 is keen to create a summer with lots of movement and personal encounters for children and young people this year. As from June 25, associations, foundations, or even individuals, can apply for funding for their project ideas.

For the educational environment in the field of Anthroposophic Medicine, the Academy of the Society of Anthroposophic Physicians in Germany (GAÄD) plays a key role: It connects the various opportunities for vocational training and continuing education that are on offer, and is committed to strengthening and developing them.

The Eugen-Kolisko-Academy in Filderstadt near Stuttgart takes a holistic approach to training anthroposophic doctors: In addition to sound professional expertise, it also leaves room for artistic and creative experiences – good prerequisites for stimulating personal development and developing insight into human nature for daily medical practice.

Etardo, Rasmus and Cleopha: These are the names of the new chicory, broccoli, and cucumber varieties that were developed in the course of a five-year cooperative project to intensify organic vegetable breeding. Additional organic varieties will shortly be approved by the German Federal Office for Plant Varieties.