Fieldston Alumni Work Together Using Their Love of Science to Advocate for Change
Toby Himmel — who spent 26 years as the ECFS Alumni Director and now supports the School as an Alumni Consultant — has witnessed the power of the Fieldston alumni […]
When Science Meets Ethics: 2nd Graders at Ethical Culture Discuss the Spotted Lanternfly
Odds are you’ve seen — and maybe stepped on — a spotted lanternfly while strolling down Central Park West. The invasive species, with its characteristic bright, red wings, has become […]
“¡Bienvenidos!”: The Ethical Culture Spanish Book Project
When Spanish classes began at Ethical Culture nearly 20 years ago, parent and photographer Hilary Leff contacted the School with an idea. Leff explained that she worked with an organization […]
Engaging with Integrated Social Studies at Ethical Culture
At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School — where experiential learning is central to the School’s commitment to progressive education — students often engage with projects that explore ethical dilemmas. In […]
The Power of Inclusivity: ECFS Hosts Special Olympics
“Special Olympics is a social justice organization,” says Karen Drohan, Fieldston Upper History Teacher and faculty adviser to the Special Olympics committee. “It is an incredibly meaningful event to so […]
Fieldston Lower’s 2nd Grade Sea Creature Researchers
It’s a particularly gloomy Thursday in the Bronx, but you wouldn’t know it as you walk through the door of Monique Astengo-Rosen’s 2nd Grade classroom at Fieldston Lower. 2A buzzes […]
4 Takeaways from the ASMC Alumni Philanthropy Panel
In January, the All School Multicultural Committee (ASMC) and the Alumni Office hosted their second alumni speaker series event of the year, Philanthropy: Bridging Economic and Racial Injustice. ASMC Co-Chair […]
Becoming Agents of Change at Ethical Culture
In Danny Crawford’s 4th Grade classroom, students sit on the carpeted floor watching an animated video about voting rights. The video is age-appropriate, but it doesn’t gloss over the real […]
3 Takeaways from the Fieldston Upper Mental Health Assembly
On a Thursday in early December, the Fieldston Upper School Mental Health Club hosted its annual assembly — a time for students, faculty, and staff to be in community and […]
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 […]