Students Celebrate 10 Years of CARe With a Day of Experiential Learning
At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, learning always has a clear purpose. Our students are challenged to be daring thinkers, to be good and kind, to be competent and skillful, […]
GivingTuesday Invites Everyone to Be a Philanthropist
This year, ECFS once again took part in GivingTuesday, a global day of giving. Held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday is a movement that encourages people to support the […]
Fieldston Lower’s 1st Graders Explore Food, Culture, and Belonging in “My World” Project
Studies show that students who are content and feel a sense of belonging in their school community have a more effective learning experience. To cultivate this environment for our students, […]
Fieldston Lower’s 4th Graders Enjoy Immersive Lessons on Space Exploration
Entering Fieldston Lower Teacher Michael Wilkinson’s science classroom, you’re instantly met with a welcoming din of music and a surplus of outer space-related educational models, posters, books, tools, and even […]
5th Graders Innovate for Future Students: Imagining an Outdoor Classroom in the Fieldston Lower Garden
As the academic year neared its end, students at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School were busy preparing for assessments, cherishing moments together before bidding farewell for the summer, and wrapping […]
Fieldston Lower Students Embark on a Global Journey, Integrating Spanish and Technology
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School’s academic programming is centered on 10 core tenets of progressive education, one of which emphasizes the value of interdependence. Our curriculum embraces teamwork, empathy, and […]
An Outpouring of Orange Pride Defines ECFS Gratitude Week
The hustle and bustle of the last stretch of the academic year was interrupted by an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and say “thank you” this month as our School […]
Fieldston Lower Students Gather to Celebrate Earth Day
April is Earth Month, and at Fieldston Lower, students, faculty, and staff celebrated with an outdoor assembly on the lower field. It was a beautiful day; the blue sky, newly […]
Family Visiting Day is Back at Fieldston Lower!
At Fieldston Lower, Family Visiting Day has been a cornerstone of community bonding and memory making for many years. Unfortunately, this event — where families are invited to spend the […]
Fostering Joy in Learning: Literacy at Ethical Culture and Fieldston Lower
At the heart of engagement with any academic subject are curiosity and joy. Fostering a love of reading and writing requires a lot of focus, patience, and joy-centered practice. The […]