With its Demeter school farm, the Rudolf Steiner School Loheland near Fulda focuses on a close link between education and agriculture. The connection to the concept of ark farms also raises pupils' awareness of old and endangered livestock breeds.

Demeter farms as drivers of biodiversity: Over 400 protected areas around biodynamic farms in the Lake Constance region promote biodiversity across borders and open up new perspectives on the value of natural habitats.

Out of the classroom and into life: The Free Nature School Ravensburg at Horrachhof, which opened in the 2024/25 school year, deliberately focuses on diverse learning experiences in the most varied areas of life.

In an increasingly digital world, it is becoming more and more important to critically examine information and evaluate media content in a differentiated way - skills that are at the heart of a collaboration between Waldorf teachers and the journalism start-up Buzzard.

A new research project at the University of Cologne is developing practical materials to promote and maintain the communication skills of older people with complex disabilities - a valuable contribution to improving the quality of life of those affected.