4th Graders Re-envision Justice in Their Freedom Dreams
“What does the word freedom mean to you?” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator Vanessa D’Egidio asks. The assembled 4th Graders — dialing in to a Google Meet lesson devised by […]
With Curiosity and Glee, Pre-K Students Take On the World
At Ethical Culture, the Pre-K day starts with a romp around the rooftop. Students clamber up ladders, down slides, and across the padded floor. A cavalcade of tricycles circles the […]
A Day in the Life as 1st Graders Return to Campus
Beckett W. ’32 wants to install Plexiglas barriers that will shield everyone in his classroom from the risk of virus transmission. He’s constructing a sign to illustrate his concept — […]
Ethical Culture’s Indigenous Studies Unit Gets a Social Justice Update
On a bright November day, Inwood Hill Park — the last natural forest and salt marsh in all of Manhattan — plays host to Ethical Culture 3rd Graders, who use […]
5th Grade Science Videos Show Creativity and Connection
“This is the urinary system that I made,” Mia S. ’27 says in her video, gesturing at the carefully labeled contraption next to her. “These are the kidneys, which are […]
How ECFS Is Moving Its Campus Online
Amid the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, the world has changed in ways that were unimaginable even two months ago. As the Ethical Culture Fieldston School practices physical distancing, it has undertaken […]
3rd Graders Take Action to Promote Social Justice
In February, when Ethical Culture Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator Vanessa D’Egidio asked Pippa C. ’29 and Finley R. ’29 if they knew what the acronym LGBTQ+ stands for, the […]
5th Graders Bridge Disciplines to Tackle Climate Change
The Lego robot sitting beside Charlotte D. ’27 and Dylan M. ’27 suddenly whirs into action. “We made solar panels that will rotate when the sun moves.” Charlotte gestures toward […]
5th Graders Join the Big Leagues
While team trips to other schools can be chaotic affairs — complete with forgotten water bottles and last-minute trips to the corner deli to grab snacks — the all-new Fieldston […]
At Ethical Culture, Students Dance Like No One’s Watching
“Remember what I told you ladies about those turns in your sneakers so you don’t hurt your ankles,” Ethel Calhoun reminds a group of 5th Graders. She turns to the […]