The Windrose Journal
A Waldorf Blog
The Windrose Journal is a grounded, thoughtful space where stories, reflections, and insights from the Waldorf School of DuPage community come together—past, present, and future. Like a compass rose, it helps orient families, educators, and alumni as we navigate the evolving world of Waldorf education and child development. Here, you’ll find a meaningful blend of tradition and innovation, sharing voices that illuminate the heart of our school. Whether you're seeking inspiration, perspective, or connection, The Windrose Journal offers guidance rooted in experience and purpose.
Growing Toward the Future: Learning, Listening, and Leading Together
We are proud of how far we’ve come and grateful for the trust and partnership of everyone who walks this path with us. Together, we are cultivating a school that not only educates children with heart and purpose, but also models the same values of growth, courage, and community that we hope to inspire in them.
Building Strong Foundations: Structure in Service of Community
As the old saying reminds us, “good contracts make good friends.” Clear agreements create space for trust, for generosity, and for genuine partnership. They help each of us know where we stand, so that we can focus our energy on what matters most: nurturing the children.
Roots and Renewal: Learning as a Living Process
Every organization, like every human being, grows in stages. Like many schools, we’ve faced moments where our ideals outpaced our structures.