Archives for November 2013

iPads not out of sync at this Waldorf school

Response to LA Times article entitled: “iPad use out of sync with L.A. charter school’s philosophy” (November 14, 2013) As the Executive Director of Journey School, the only public Waldorf Charter School south of Los Angeles, I applaud Ocean Charter’s attempt to integrate iPads into the classroom. The ethical and critical thinking capacities, that are […]

8th Graders Field Trip to Experience American Revolution Living History at Riley’s Farm

8th grade students traveled to Oak Glen to learn about the American Revolution. Activities included: blacksmith shop, the dreaded “taxes” related interactive activities, playing old games, weaving, grinding flour and making biscuits because of the quartering act, secretly signing up to fight for freedom using a real quill, being brought to trial for smuggling and […]