Taught by Humans, Not Screens

At the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm, education is holistic, human-centered, and tech-free.  

 “Schools have spent tens of billions of dollars on classroom technology products over the last decade,”  writes journalist Natasha Singer in a recent article in the New York Times. “Yet laptops and learning apps have generally not proven to significantly improve students’ educational outcomes.”

Singer, author of the book “Coding Kids: Big Tech’s Battle to Remake Public Schools,” has spent years examining the ways that Big Tech moved into mainstream education amid a decline in student achievement and increasing mental health challenges. Today, many schools are racing to limit the influence of new technologies like AI while simultaneously trying to mitigate the negative results of an overreliance on screens in the classroom.

At the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm, we offer a distinctly different approach. Our methods are both time-tested and in line with the most recent education research, teaching children in the way they are hard-wired to learn: through human-centered and sensory-rich experiences that naturally encourage cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. 

As educators, building strong, trusting relationships is central to our work. Our teachers never use educational technology in the classroom, and we encourage families to limit tech and digital media at home, placing the emphasis on real-world learning and experiences, both in and outside school. Instead of relying on digital games and screen-based exercises to keep their students on track, our teachers plan engaging and experiential lessons infused with art, music, movement, group work, and hands-on projects. 

Strong teacher-student relationships are linked to every measure of success in school—from reading comprehension skills to consistent attendance. And by learning to listen, to work with others, and to build trusting relationships with both adults and peers, our students grow into uniquely well-rounded human beings in an increasingly digital world.

Can you imagine your family being part of a school like ours? Learn more about our programs or sign up for a tour here. https://waldorfmoraine.org/admissions-welcome/admissionsevents/