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Waldorf was Superman

The following is a first-person account of Waldorf education from a Waldorf alumnus, Shane Alexander. To learn about the difference between Waldorf and Montessori schools, read our comparison guide. You can also read our guide to Waldorf preschools.

I first heard about the doc Waiting for Superman a month back when I was sent the trailer - amazing. A few days later, the U.S. media blew up talking about this story. Online, I started to get Facebook invites about the flick. Twitter was buzzing about it, too. On the television, CNN, Dateline, Primetime, daytime talk shows, were screaming the words said in the emotional documentary. But it was when Oprah entered the growing camp of top-name supporters that the movie's name really blew up.


The poster for "Waiting For Superman" by Davis Guggenheim.
The poster for "Waiting For Superman" by Davis Guggenheim.

I call it the Power of Oprah.

In case you don't know much about Waiting for Superman, here's a little rundown about the flick courtesy of Internet Movie Database.

Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim reminds us that education "statistics" have names: Anthony, Francisco, Bianca, Daisy, and Emily, whose stories make up the engrossing foundation of WAITING FOR SUPERMAN. As he follows a handful of promising kids through a system that inhibits, rather than encourages, academic growth, Guggenheim undertakes an exhaustive review of public education, surveying "drop-out factories" and "academic sinkholes," methodically dissecting the system and its seemingly intractable problems. Written by Sundance Film Festival.

As I continue to hear about what could be a very sad future for many kids in America, I tend to feel thankful that I went to school in Canada, at a school like Waldorf. Some kids at the school couldn't afford to go there but there was always tuition assistance. Some kids couldn't get to school because they lived too far - they ended up boarding with others. We, like the extra-nice Canadians we are, always tried to help others make it, to get a better education in an unique schooling environment. It worked. I'm trying to spread awareness about Waiting for Superman and how to help out. The sad truth of what is going on abroad has hit home. In Canada.

This past Thanksgiving, I knew what I was thankful for. An education that I didn't need to win a lottery to get.

—Shane Alexander

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Waldorf Academy, Toronto, Ontario
Waldorf Academy, Toronto, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario
Davenport Rd/Spadina Rd
 
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"Waldorf education is 'schooling with heart'. Students and parents love our class sizes, strong teacher relationships, incredible curriculum, unique opportunities and arts-infused academics!" —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 8 (Coed)
  • Waldorf curriculum
  • $22,500 to $24,950
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Waldorf Academy 22500 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E FinancialAid Day Coed
Halton Waldorf School, Burlington, Ontario
Halton Waldorf School, Burlington, Ontario

Burlington, Ontario
Appleby Line/Upper Middle Road
 
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"Discover Halton Waldorf School—where confidence, independence, and curiosity thrive. Nestled on five lush forested acres, our unique campus has nurtured young minds through Waldorf education since 1984." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Coed)
  • Waldorf curriculum
  • $19,950
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Halton Waldorf School 19950 Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Coed
Toronto Waldorf School, Thornhill, Ontario
Toronto Waldorf School, Thornhill, Ontario

Thornhill, Ontario
Bathurst St/Rutherford Rd
 
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"Toronto Waldorf School offers a curriculum that integrates academics, arts and movement while addressing the intellectual, physical, emotional and social aspects of child development from preschool to gr. 12." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 12 (Coed)
  • Waldorf curriculum
  • $5,742 to $25,450
  • Day school
  • 360 students
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Toronto Waldorf School 5742 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Coed
Trillium Waldorf School, Guelph, Ontario
Trillium Waldorf School, Guelph, Ontario

Guelph, Ontario
Victoria Rd N/Woodlawn Rd E
 
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"Trillium provides a vibrant and deeply nourishing comprehensive education designed to support both our students' capacity for free thinking and the strength of character needed to meet a radically changing world." —From the school

  • Gr. K to 8 (Coed)
  • Waldorf curriculum
  • $6,650 to $18,435
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Trillium Waldorf School 6650 Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E FinancialAid Day Coed
Shining Stars School, Mississauga, Ontario
Shining Stars School, Mississauga, Ontario

Mississauga, Ontario
 
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"Shining Stars School believes by combining the most conducive, inclusive and safe learning environment and developmentally appropriate curricular supports, our students can succeed!" —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 5 (Coed)
  • Waldorf curriculum
  • $25,000 to $49,994
  • Day school
  • 30 students
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Shining Stars School 25000 Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Day Coed
Calgary Waldorf School, Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Waldorf School, Calgary, Alberta

Calgary, Alberta
 
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"Calgary Waldorf School’s rich and engaging curriculum carefully balances academic, artistic and practical activities to stimulate intelligence and encourage creativity." —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 9 (Coed)
  • Waldorf curriculum
  • $3,970 to $15,150
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Calgary Waldorf School 3970 Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E FinancialAid Day Coed

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