Fieldston Upper History Students Connect the Past to the Present
“Typical history coursework at Fieldston Upper helps students connect the past with the present by teaching them the origins of human history and society, and helping them to see that […]
Fieldston Middle Model Building Fosters Invention
At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, students encounter classroom experiences that help them discover new passions to nurture throughout their school journey. Fieldston Middle’s 7th Graders have the opportunity to […]
Nurturing Curiosity: 4th Graders Examine the World Through Country Studies
In 4th Grade at Fieldston Lower, students examine geography in a unique, relevant, and engaging way. The curriculum unfolds in three distinct phases: physical geography, human geography and migration, and […]
3rd Graders at Ethical Culture Explore the Art of Persuasion
In the bustling 3rd Grade classrooms at Ethical Culture, a transformative journey into the world of persuasive writing is underway. Since January, students have explored writing through a myriad of […]
Fieldston Middle Students Embrace Curiosity in Life Science Experiment
Fieldston Middle faculty work hard to make science classes informative, safe, and a little playful, helping to ignite curiosity and engage students in memorable, hands-on discoveries. 7th Graders recently encountered […]
Fieldston Summer Internship Program Opens Doors for Students and Alumni
Each summer, many Fieldston Upper students from the Ethical Culture Fieldston School make their way to offices, camps, and businesses across New York City and beyond to take part in […]
Fieldston Middle Gets Immersive For Vaccine Transport Project
In a recent 8th Grade Engineering class at Fieldston Middle, students could be found digging through the freezer, walking up and down steps, and typing away at their laptops together […]
Fieldston Upper’s City Semester Students Engage in Firsthand Study of New York City
With New York City as its backyard laboratory, the Ethical Culture Fieldston School regularly provides opportunities for students to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to the outside world. […]
Esperanza Caño’s Love of Teaching Spanish Fueled Her 36-Year Career at ECFS
Throughout her time teaching Spanish at ECFS, Esperanza Caño developed a pedagogical approach that leaned heavily on experiential learning — international trips, visits to museums, immersion experiences, and hands-on projects […]
Fieldston Upper Students Practice Mental Health Awareness
High school students are busy! They often balance schedules filled with academic and athletic commitments, family obligations, jobs, and social events. While this isn’t new, the COVID-19 pandemic, its experience […]