Inspiring Innovation and Discovery

This story was originally published in the June 2025 edition of the ECFS Reporter. How STEM education at ECFS prepares students for a lifetime of leadership At the Ethical Culture […]

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Cultivating Critical Thinking and Research Skills in Our Classrooms 

This story was originally published in the June 2025 edition of the ECFS Reporter. At ECFS, research is a critical academic discipline deeply rooted in our educational philosophy. Our teachers […]

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Fieldston Lower Students Explore the Possibilities of Code

Fieldston Lower Kindergarteners elevated their hands-on learning with an introduction to coding dynamics during their inaugural Week of Code, a divisional staple that only broadens as students mature.  “Week of […]

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ECFS Spring Celebrations: Joyful Learning & Community

At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, spring brings more than blossoming gardens and warmer weather — it welcomes two joyful celebrations of community and creativity. Though distinct in location and […]

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Fieldston Lower 3rd Graders Discover the Joy of Performance

Fieldston Lower 3rd Graders spent the past few weeks reciting lines, painting sets, and rehearsing songs in preparation for the 3rd Grade’s first-ever play, “Scribbleville.” This cross-curricular project incorporated students’ […]

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Fieldston Lower Studies Ethical Choices in an Eagle Election

The Fieldston Lower community explored the importance of voting this fall in their search for a new eagle species mascot to sponsor. After applying aspects of each grade’s curriculum to […]

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Fieldston Lower Gardening Curriculum Encourages Agency

On a sunny day at Fieldston Lower, you’ll likely find 3rd Graders exploring the Fieldston campus’s outdoor spaces with a task at hand. The 3rd Grade teaching team of Gio […]

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Fieldston Lower Swimming Highlights Persistent Progression

Fieldston Lower 4th Graders have hit the pool to develop lifesaving and basic water safety skills. After an initial introduction to regular swim classes in 3rd Grade, 4th Graders are […]

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Year in Review: Feel Good Stories from ECFS 2023–2024

As the 2023–2024 academic year comes to a close at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, we’re reflecting on 10 of our favorite feel good stories that we shared this year. […]

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Fieldston Lower 5th Grade Shark Tank Project Challenges Students to Work Together

Each year, the 5th Graders at Fieldston Lower undertake an ambitious and multifaceted Shark Tank Project — combining elements of math, science, research, design, writing, technology, and more. This project […]

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