Ethical Culture Students Build Essential Skills Using the New “Owning Up” Curriculum
Ethical Culture recently implemented new programming for 4th and 5th Grade students that has been celebrated for its approach to addressing the complexities of social dynamics among young people. Created […]
Fieldston Lower’s 1st Graders Explore Food, Culture, and Belonging in “My World” Project
Studies show that students who are content and feel a sense of belonging in their school community have a more effective learning experience. To cultivate this environment for our students, […]
Fieldston Lower’s 4th Graders Enjoy Immersive Lessons on Space Exploration
Entering Fieldston Lower Teacher Michael Wilkinson’s science classroom, you’re instantly met with a welcoming din of music and a surplus of outer space-related educational models, posters, books, tools, and even […]
Fieldston Middle Students Are Empowered to Use Their Voices in Their English Essays
At Fieldston Middle, English class is an opportunity to connect to different forms of literature through discussion and writing. For 7th and 8th Grade students, their personal experiences and interests […]
Fieldston Upper Students Share Academic Work in “Inklings” Journal
Fieldston Upper students are accustomed to expressing themselves through their schoolwork, but one example of this goes beyond the typical classroom setting. “Inklings,” the Fieldston academic journal, dates back to […]
Nurturing Digital Citizenship: How Ethical Culture Empowers Students to Use Technology Safely
At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, we believe that students must be equipped with the right resources and tools to tackle present-day challenges. As our society continues to be empowered by […]
4th Grade Shop Students Build to Give Back to Ethical Culture Community
To kick off the year, Leonard White’s 4th Grade wood shop students at Ethical Culture are busy working on an innovative project centered on service learning. This “Empathetic Design Challenge” […]
Engineering Teacher John Baglio Creates Student Agency at Fieldston and Beyond
During the academic year, you’ll likely find John Baglio, Fieldston Middle and Fieldston Upper Engineering and Science Teacher, in the Design Studio. There, he teaches students to think like engineers, […]
5th Graders Innovate for Future Students: Imagining an Outdoor Classroom in the Fieldston Lower Garden
As the academic year neared its end, students at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School were busy preparing for assessments, cherishing moments together before bidding farewell for the summer, and wrapping […]
Year in Review: The Best of ECFS 2022–2023
As the 2022–2023 academic year at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the joyful, community-oriented year. Students engaged with new […]