Ethics is Everywhere at Fieldston Middle
Felix Adler, the founder of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, once said, “The ideal of the school is not the adaptation of the individual to the existing social environment; it […]
Ethical Culture Fieldston School Celebrates Black History Month
On a Wednesday evening in February, the All School Multicultural Committee (ASMC) and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team hosted Roots and Rhythms: Recipes for Resilience, a special, all […]
It’s a Wrap for the First-Ever Fall City Semester
For the first time ever, City Semester was available to Fieldston Upper 11th Graders this fall. Traditionally, ECFS’s own in-house semester away program has only been available during the spring […]
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 […]