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EducationNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The New Amsterdam School is an independent, nonsectarian educational institution operating in the East Village of New York City, offering a mixed-age program that spans parent-child activities, kindergarten, and elementary grades (1-5). The school utilizes a classical, experiential, inquiry-based curriculum informed by a modern Waldorf approach, integrating arts, movement, and music into daily learning to foster curiosity and self-directed initiative while building resilience and long-term relationships. Serving families seeking a diverse community, the school emphasizes individualized development and aims to prepare students to effect meaningful change in the world. Founded in 2006, it participates in Waldorf-related networks and aligns with Waldorf education traditions through associations such as WECAN and AWSNA. A notable recent development is the launch of a Teachable platform to archive online material for home learning. Located in New York region, the school operates with a small campus team focused on early childhood and elementary education.