Fieldston Upper’s City Semester Students Engage in Firsthand Study of New York City
With New York City as its backyard laboratory, the Ethical Culture Fieldston School regularly provides opportunities for students to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to the outside world. […]
Esperanza Caño’s Love of Teaching Spanish Fueled Her 36-Year Career at ECFS
Throughout her time teaching Spanish at ECFS, Esperanza Caño developed a pedagogical approach that leaned heavily on experiential learning — international trips, visits to museums, immersion experiences, and hands-on projects […]
Fieldston Upper Students Practice Mental Health Awareness
High school students are busy! They often balance schedules filled with academic and athletic commitments, family obligations, jobs, and social events. While this isn’t new, the COVID-19 pandemic, its experience […]
Ethical Culture Students Build Essential Skills Using the New “Owning Up” Curriculum
Ethical Culture recently implemented new programming for 4th and 5th Grade students that has been celebrated for its approach to addressing the complexities of social dynamics among young people. Created […]
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 […]
Fieldston Middle Students Are Empowered to Use Their Voices in Their English Essays
At Fieldston Middle, English class is an opportunity to connect to different forms of literature through discussion and writing. For 7th and 8th Grade students, their personal experiences and interests […]
Fieldston Upper Students Share Academic Work in “Inklings” Journal
Fieldston Upper students are accustomed to expressing themselves through their schoolwork, but one example of this goes beyond the typical classroom setting. “Inklings,” the Fieldston academic journal, dates back to […]
Nurturing Digital Citizenship: How Ethical Culture Empowers Students to Use Technology Safely
At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, we believe that students must be equipped with the right resources and tools to tackle present-day challenges. As our society continues to be empowered by […]
4th Grade Shop Students Build to Give Back to Ethical Culture Community
To kick off the year, Leonard White’s 4th Grade wood shop students at Ethical Culture are busy working on an innovative project centered on service learning. This “Empathetic Design Challenge” […]