Waldorf Critics International

Author: Dan Dugan

  • Waldorf Teacher Training Requirements: Second Year

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    Discover the requirements for the Waldorf teacher training program at Rudolf Steiner College in 1993-1994. Is it a seminary program? Find out more.

  • Waldorf Teacher Training Reading List: First Year

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    Discover how Waldorf “teacher training” may actually prepare individuals for a religious missionary ministry through hidden Anthroposophical content in course material.

  • Why Waldorf Programs are Unsuitable for Public Funding

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    Discover shocking truths about Waldorf education in “My Encounter with Anthroposophy.” Uncover issues of racism, cult-like practices, and flawed science.

  • Chico Findings

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    The following findings were passed by a 4-1 vote by the Chico Unified School District board of education February 7, 2001: -Dan Dugan In Re: Blue Oak Charter School Petition         Factual Findings Pursuant to Education Code section 47605(d), the Chico Unified School District Board of Education (“Board”) hereby makes the following findings in regards to…

  • Rudolf Steiner and the Jews

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    By Dan Dugan Copyright 1999 Natural Jewish Parenting Reproduced by permission: Spring 1999, Pages 40-41 In 1912, Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) had been the leader of the German section of Madame Blavatsky’s Theosophy for ten years. When the Theosophists declared that the Indian boy Krishnamurti was a reincarnation of Chri–, Steiner disagreed. He had already integrated esoteric…

  • Why Anthroposophy Is Cult-Like

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    By Dan Dugan February 9, 1999 Posted to waldorf-critics On 2/9/99 by Dan Dugan… Cult-like characteristics of Anthroposophy include: * It clings to rejected knowledge. (The heart is not a pump, etc.) * It requires teachers to commit to the world-view for advancement in status. (college of teachers) * Its core doctrines are not published.…

  • Survey of San Francisco Waldorf School Parents

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    REPORTDan DuganJuly 31, 1997 ABSTRACT Parents at a private school organized by followers of Rudolf Steiner were sent a questionnaire about their religious and philosophical beliefs. The responses indicate that the majority of parents may be sympathetic to popular “new age” beliefs which Steiner followers also hold, but that they have little knowledge of the…

  • Survey of San Francisco Waldorf School Parents: Report

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    ABSTRACT Parents at a private school organized by followers of Rudolf Steiner were sent a questionnaire about their religious and philosophical beliefs. The responses indicate that the majority of parents may be sympathetic to popular “new age” beliefs which Steiner followers also hold, but that they have little knowledge of the specific cult belief system.…

  • Nature Table or Altar?

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    by Dan Dugan Installation by Kindergarten teacher Lauren Rice in Room 1 at Oak Ridge Elementary School, Sacramento CA. Photo by Dan Dugan, May 7, 1997. “What is the altar in Room One?” a visiting public school teacher challenged parents assembled at Oak Ridge Elementary School on May 7, 1997. They had gathered for a…

  • The Roots of Racism in Waldorf Schools

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    By Dan Dugan, revised September 1, 1996 I. Introduction Waldorf schools are a worldwide system of primary and secondary schools founded on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner. In some countries they are funded by the government. Until recently, all Waldorf schools In the USA have been private. Missionary activity by Anthroposophy, the sect which carries…