Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

Cedarwood has been an extraordinary place for our family. What stands out most is the focus on social and emotional learning that actually feels real, not performative. Teachers know the students deeply and meet them as individuals. Our child came to Cedarwood after struggling in another environment and dreading school mornings. Now, we joke that there are “no bad days.” They’re engaged, curious, and genuinely happy to go each day. We really appreciate how Cedarwood has used the foundation of Waldorf to meet the contemporary needs of children today. The curriculum provides art, science, reading, languages,, and music in ways that build confidence, empathy, and intellectual curiosity. Cedarwood feels deeply human. It’s a place where learning and belonging go hand in hand, and where kids can grow into thoughtful, capable people who actually like who they are. The parent community is vibrant and mostly all aligned on how best to raise our children together.

Miss Josephine has been such an incredible teacher for our daughter’s pre-k experience. The entire staff is supportive, warm, attentive and we couldn’t imagine a better situation for our daughter. Even though we don’t speak French at home, it’s been a smooth and comfortable learning environment which we 10/10 recommend.