We are starting El Rio Charter School to cultivate academic excellence in our children through the proven “Waldorf” approach to education – a method that encourages the excitement of hands-on learning and creativity over mere memorization.

El Rio Charter School is a Kindergarten through Fifth Grade public school providing an alternative education, based on the Waldorf approach, to underserved families in urban Northeast Los Angeles.

Working together, teachers, parents and administrators foster children’s natural love of learning through an arts- and science-based curriculum.

Students’ holistic development and healthy achievement is cultivated through intellectual exploration, independent thinking, and a strong collaborative work ethic.

We need parents, teachers and advisors willing to give their time and passion to make El Rio Charter School a reality for the children of Cypress Park, Highland Park, Glassell Park, Mt. Washington and Eagle Rock. El Rio Charter School cannot guarantee enrollment or employment for any volunteer participants.

A century of Waldorf success shows there is more to teaching than standardized testing. The Waldorf approach to teaching, homework and academic discipline develops a child’s lifelong love of learning through immersion in the subject, critical thinking and imaginative solutions. The result is high academic achievement.

Together we can make a difference in our children’s education. Join us. Help make it happen. Who we are.

If you believe in a vision of an outstanding public school education for our children, are ready to devote some of your time and skills to make a Waldorf-style education a reality then let’s start the conversation.