Vision
What is holistic education?
We like Ron Miller’s definition. He is the founder of the journal Encounter: Education for Meaning and Social Justice.
“Holistic education is based on the premise that each person finds identity, meaning and purpose in life through connections to the community, to the natural world, and to spiritual values such as compassion and peace. Holistic education aims to call forth from people an intrinsic reverence for life and a passionate love of learning. This is done, not through an academic “curriculum” that condenses the world into instructional packages, but through direct engagement with the environment… There are many paths of learning and the holistic educator values them all. What is appropriate for some children and adults in some situations, in some historical contexts, may not be best for others. The art of holistic education lies in its responsiveness to the diverse learning styles and needs of evolving human beings.”