ECFS Insight on the Internet and Social Media
As new technology develops and debuts at a lightning speed, educators at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School are re-examining how these tools and a growing Internet landscape impact students in […]
From Ashokan to Boston: Experiential Learning Across All ECFS Divisions
At Ethical Culture Fieldston School, autumn calls for outdoor exploration, celebrating both the School’s belief in both collective rigor and play, and in the power of learning beyond the traditional […]
Summer Reading at ECFS Fosters Lifelong Reading Engagement
ECFS may be turning the page on summer, but across all four divisions, students are returning to campus filled with excitement around their summer reading. This year, students’ back-to-school stories […]
ECFS Faculty and Staff Share Back-to-School Advice
With their pencils sharpened and backpacks full, students at Ethical Culture Fieldston School have embraced the excitement and challenges of a new academic year. As both students and families adjust […]
Inspiring Innovation and Discovery
This story was originally published in the June 2025 edition of the ECFS Reporter. How STEM education at ECFS prepares students for a lifetime of leadership At the Ethical Culture […]
Cultivating Critical Thinking and Research Skills in Our Classrooms
This story was originally published in the June 2025 edition of the ECFS Reporter. At ECFS, research is a critical academic discipline deeply rooted in our educational philosophy. Our teachers […]
Fieldston Lower Students Explore the Possibilities of Code
Fieldston Lower Kindergarteners elevated their hands-on learning with an introduction to coding dynamics during their inaugural Week of Code, a divisional staple that only broadens as students mature. “Week of […]
ECFS Spring Celebrations: Joyful Learning & Community
At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, spring brings more than blossoming gardens and warmer weather — it welcomes two joyful celebrations of community and creativity. Though distinct in location and […]
Fieldston Lower Studies Ethical Choices in an Eagle Election
The Fieldston Lower community explored the importance of voting this fall in their search for a new eagle species mascot to sponsor. After applying aspects of each grade’s curriculum to […]
Fieldston Lower Gardening Curriculum Encourages Agency
On a sunny day at Fieldston Lower, you’ll likely find 3rd Graders exploring the Fieldston campus’s outdoor spaces with a task at hand. The 3rd Grade teaching team of Gio […]