The P+T Shapes the ECFS Experience for All

Life at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School is shaped and defined by the great collective made up of the students, faculty, and staff on campus each day. But there’s another […]

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Fieldston Upper History Students Connect the Past to the Present

“Typical history coursework at Fieldston Upper helps students connect the past with the present by teaching them the origins of human history and society, and helping them to see that […]

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Why Our Donors Give Back: For Today and For the Future

At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, philanthropy comes in many forms. We spoke to a few of our donors to learn more about why giving back matters to them. Howard […]

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Fieldston Theatre and Dance Department Emphasizes Play

All the world’s a stage, and at Fieldston Middle and Fieldston Upper, students in the drama and musical productions are constantly discovering the benefits that playful yet dedicated preparation and […]

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Fieldston Summer Internship Program Opens Doors for Students and Alumni

Each summer, many Fieldston Upper students from the Ethical Culture Fieldston School make their way to offices, camps, and businesses across New York City and beyond to take part in […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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ECFS Faculty Challenge Themselves with the New York City Marathon

The New York City Marathon is one of the greatest traditions for runners, spectators, and citizens of all ages. Taking place on the first Sunday in November, thousands of runners […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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