These Waldorf schools were featured in local and national news in 2024 — highlighting newsworthy students, teachers and community events.
- Waldorf School of Baltimore
Recognized as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School for environmental excellence, joins an elite group of other Waldorf schools with this honor including City of Lakes Waldorf School, Minneapolis, MN; Maple Village Waldorf School, Long Beach, CA; Portland Waldorf School, Portland OR; Urban Prairie Waldorf School, Chicago, IL; and Tamarack Waldorf School, Milwaukee, WI.
Read More - Honolulu Waldorf School
Ellen Ruckmann-Bruch, a student with Down syndrome, defied stereotypes by winning her school’s spelling bee two years in a row, showcasing her remarkable achievements in academics and beyond.
Read More - Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School
Janene Ping, an educator at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, has inspired two wallpaper collections, Alchemy and Enchantment, through her plant-dye silk tapestries. These creations are also featured in her work at The Magical Puppet Tree Theater and in her early childhood classroom.
Read More - Green Meadow Waldorf School
Madeline Abrams, a junior, was recognized by Rep. Mike Lawler for inventing a rainwater capture system made from recycled plastic bottles, highlighting the school’s commitment to innovation.
Read More - The Denver Waldorf School
Graciously hosts the 2024 Association Conference, bringing educators and leaders together to advance Waldorf education.
Read More - Trillium Waldorf School
Henry Muth, a teacher at Trillium Waldorf School, received the Loran Teachers Building Leaders Award. He was nominated by a former student for his impactful eight-year teaching journey.
Read More - Orchard Valley Waldorf School and Ithaca Waldorf School
Students from both schools competed in the Jr. Iron Chef competition, where Ithaca students triumphed at the 26th Annual Chili Cook-Off, showcasing their culinary talents.
Read More - Waldorf School of Baltimore
“Team Awesome” won the National Engineers Week competition, impressively outengineering both middle and college-level teams with a pasta-and-marshmallow tower.
Read More - Waldorf School of Bend
The school celebrated a decade of spreading joy on Valentine’s Day with their annual tradition of decorating downtown Bend with handmade “heart bombs” carrying messages of love.
Read More - Corvallis Waldorf School
As part of the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s free Edible Garden Tour, Corvallis Waldorf School showcased its sustainable gardening practices, inspiring the local community.
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