DEI in Action This Fall at ECFS
At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are woven into all aspects of the student experience. The School’s DEI Department — consisting of Russell Marsh, Arhm […]
Gifts Both Big and Small Have an Impact on GivingTuesday
On Tuesday 11/30, the Ethical Culture Fieldston School will join organizations around the world to take part in GivingTuesday, a global day of giving. Generous support from our community is […]
5 Questions with Joe Algrant, Incoming Head of School
The Board of Trustees recently appointed Joe Algrant as Ethical Culture Fieldston School’s new Head of School, effective July 1, 2022. Kyle Wilkie-Glass will continue to serve as Interim Head […]
Ethics in Action With the Community Drive
“What I see in this group of 10th Graders is what I see every time I teach this class,” says Fieldston Upper Ethics Teacher Shelley Topping-Omodunbi. “This is a group […]
4 Ways to Volunteer at ECFS This Year
“I’ve worked with a lot of school volunteers during my career,” says Tom Fiorella, Assistant Director of Parent Programs, “but the volunteers at ECFS are by far the most engaged.” […]
4 Questions with Kyle Wilkie-Glass, Interim Head of School
Kyle Wilkie-Glass, Interim Head of School for the 2021–2022 academic year, is ready to lead the Ethical Culture Fieldston School through a time of transition. Wilkie-Glass first joined ECFS five […]
The Incredible Journey to Reopen ECFS’s Campuses
On March 10, 2020, when COVID-19 warnings from public health authorities forced ECFS to close its campuses, many in the school community were uncertain what the future would bring. A […]
Professional Development as an Act of Care for ECFS
In the waning days of summer 2020, the Ethical Culture Fieldston School faculty and staff returned early to school — checking in from computer screens across the New York City […]
Year in Review: The Best of ECFS 2020-2021
As the 2020–2021 academic year comes to a close, we’re taking some time to look back and reflect on the year we’ve had. While the year brought unprecedented challenges, our […]
Families Gather for On-Campus Commencement Celebration
In the last week of May, the Ethical Culture Fieldston School hosted a cherished tradition: Commencement. After a year marked by new safety norms, hyflex schooling, and a total reimagining […]