There was an aura of tranquility in Schenck Auditorium as Middle School students gathered recently for a Day of Peace Assembly. Students and faculty/staff members were invited to contribute a spoken-word piece or a vocal/instrumental performance about peace, kindness,...

The start of the new school year always brings energy and excitement to D-E! To show how and why our School is such a vibrant community of learners, we will share in the coming months a monthly series that sheds light on our mission, our core values, and academic...

As part of a unit on China’s Song Dynasty, from 960 to 1279, Ms. Zhao’s Mandarin 3 students recently received a hands-on lesson in the art of “diancha,” or tea whisking. Ms. Zhao demonstrated how to use a bamboo whisk to mix finely ground tea powder with hot water to...

holiday—inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book, “The Dot—that encourages people of all ages to “make their mark” and discover the power of their own potential and creativity.” After listening to the story, sixth graders were introduced to D-E’s Human Ed qualities of...