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!”
Ken Yan ’19 showing his 3D printer ‘in action’
Spotlight on… Dr. Ami Vaidya ’91: D-E Parent, Alumna, and M.D.
Celebrating Earth Day through Poems
Fifth graders are currently enjoying reading poems by published authors to discuss powerful messages. As part of celebrating Earth Day, 5A students wrote poems inspired by the idea of making a positive impact in our community. Below are just a few samples from the...
Together We Can
Together they stand tall like a champion, Together they contemplate the problem, Together they smell the scent of success, Together they taste their goal, a goal that tastes sweet like sugar, Together they touch hands to symbolize their partnership. This idea of...
Handwashing Message from Nurse Krane
In addition to staying home and maintaining a 6-foot physical distance when we go out, handwashing and keeping our hands off our face are of paramount importance. I have had an opportunity to speak to a few of the zoom classes, reinforcing these “rules”. The short...
D-E Covid-19 Website
D-E Tribune: “Created by Kids for Kids”
Submitted by Kim Lewis Rachel Brainin, Lower School Research/Information Specialist, guided several 5th grade students in the production of the Lower School newspaper called the D-E Tribune. This paper was started last year by two 5th grade students and their...
Computer Eye Fatigue
Submitted by Maureen Krane, R.N. Eye Fatigue During Computer Use As our children’s computer time increases, it is always good to observe them for eye fatigue. Highly recommended by eye care specialists, the 20-20-20 rule will help prevent fatigue. This rule suggests...
Kindergarten Forts!
Submitted by Susan Abramson The Lower School schedule created is intended to provide structure and flexibility. It is meant to provide instruction to be sure children keep learning, but we have also tried to address children’s universal drive to create, explore and...
Message from Joe Algrant, US Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians, While we are closely monitoring the global public health situation as you’ve read in recent messages, we also are trying to operate school in a normal fashion, and to that end I want to remind you about important events upcoming in the next...
