The genesis of “Beyond Empire” comes from a personal place. As a first-generation American of Trinidadian immigrants, who came to the US amidst Trinidad’s independence from the UK, Stephen Bailey finds that it is imperative to trace these stories. The central questions of the course ask, “What is it to move beyond empire? How do people understand themselves in a new context? How do you reacquire or reinvent yourself?” What underlies the curriculum is the belief that through investing in the literary worlds of other cultures, students can be world scholars and compassionate readers.
Stephen emphasizes reading a breadth of literary styles like poetry, fiction, non-fiction, etc. to think critically about how language is used. With challenging material from authors and playwrights like Tayeb Salih and Lynn Nottage, Stephen asks for courage from both his students and himself; the courage to ask hard questions and to listen to different voices and opinions. “That is where true inquiry begins!”
Have you registered for the Kraut Run?
Have you registered for the Kraut Run? If not, now’s the time! This 5K race and 1-mile Fun Run all-D-E community event was established in 2015 to honor legendary D-E faculty member, coach, and friend, Jerald Krauthamer, aka “Kraut”, who consistently lived the school’s...
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Fall Festival 2024
What’s a little rain? That didn’t stop D-E Lower School students from enjoying our annual Fall Festival on Sunday, hosted by the D-E Parents’ Association. Our youngest students had a blast picking pumpkins, climbing and sliding down inflatables, playing carnival...
Parent Ed. Hosts “Digital Wellness” Discussions
During a set of well-attended Digital Wellness discussions earlier this week, hosted by D-E’s Parent Ed. committee, our parents/guardians gained insight into how to foster healthy habits with their children regarding phone use, social media, group chats, and other...
Upper School Students Get Election Ready
The 2024 Presidential Election is nearly upon us—and in preparation, D-E Upper School students attended the first of a series of assemblies on election literacy in Schenck Auditorium. Grade 11 (Class of 2026) Dean Emily Sclafani began the inaugural program on...
Upper School Assembly on Election Literacy
In preparation for the 2024 Presidential Election, D-E Upper School students attended the first of a series of assemblies on election literacy in Schenck Auditorium. Grade 11 Class Dean Emily Sclafani gave an overview of the Electoral College, and Economics Teacher...
Our Annual All-School Assembly Hit the High Notes
Let’s hear it for our D-E community! Leggett Field was awash in sunshine, music, laughter, and excitement during our annual All-School Assembly, held on September 12, 2024. After welcome remarks from Interim Head of School Preeti Fibiger, we heard energizing...
Middle School Marks “Dot Day”
D-E’s 6th graders recently made their mark for International Dot Day! Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book “The Dot,” the annual event celebrates creativity, courage, and collaboration. As part of the D-E event, Innovation Coordinator Ms. Larionoff read the story...
Swartley Art Gallery Series: Haley Algrant ‘21
D-E happily welcomed back alumna Haley Algrant ‘21, as the guest artist kicking off this year’s Swartley Gallery Series. In her exhibit, “A VHS Love Story,” on view through September 30, Haley paints disfigured characters to show how characters in pop culture have...
Annual All-Volunteer KickOff Highlights
“We’re here to build community” was the key message from this morning’s All-Volunteer Kickoff event at the Wharton Lessin Dining Hall. It was a great time for parents and guardians to catch up with other members of the D-E community and for both returning parents and...
