Unique Experiences Spark Cultural Curiosity in Kindergarteners
“It’s important for students — even our youngest learners — to explore different cultures. Everyone has a story to tell, and listening to these stories allows us to discover new…
Elisabeth Morrow News
Exploring Passions and Purpose Through Project-Based Electives
“I thought it would be fun to be an engineer and help fix the flooding problem at our school at the same time,” said Alexander R., a seventh grader taking…
Fourth-Graders Create a Newspaper to Examine Journalism Fundamentals
This fall, our fourth-grade students learned the fundamentals of journalism by serving on a newspaper editorial board and becoming journalists. This project-based learning (PBL) unit began with Josh Jongsma, a…
EMS History: The Handshake
In 1930, Elisabeth Morrow, a young teacher from Englewood, took over a fledgling preschool named The Children’s Home School, moved it to a rented Dutch farmhouse, and renamed it The…
In Memoriam: Richard Allen Davies
We are sad to hear of the loss of an important member of our community. Richard Allan Davies died June 10, 2022, in Willow Grove, Penn. He was born April…
In Memoriam: Sandra Agemian Borg
We are sad to hear of the loss of an important member of our community. Trustee Emerita Sandra A. Borg, who has been at the heart of our community for…
Leadership Beyond EMS
Our young alumni go the extra mile to make an impact By Angelique Morelli; originally published in the summer 2022 edition of “Apple Tree Magazine” Global citizenry and leadership are…
Welcome Our New Director of Secondary School Placement
Jed Silverstein, Ph.D., joins our team Over the past two decades, Jed Silverstein, Ph.D., has worked at some of the most highly selective independent schools in the country, including Riverdale…
Continuing Success
Secondary school admissions directors reveal the reasons why they love EMS students Choosing a secondary school is an exciting time in your child’s life. It is a time for them…
Teaching the Leaders of Tomorrow
Decision-making roles lead to learning opportunities By Laura Adams Stiansen; originally published in the Summer 2022 edition of “Apple Tree Magazine“ You may be wondering how we prepare our middle…
