Before coming to D-E, History Department Chair, Arika “Ari” Easley-Houser taught at Rutgers Prep and several colleges and universities, including Montclair State University and New York University. A socio-cultural historian focused on United States history, she received her Ph.D. from Rutgers University and a certificate in school management from the Harvard Business School. She was recently selected for a National Association of Independent Schools Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads. Now in her third year of heading the department, Easley-Houser speaks to the importance of historical inquiry for students and how the history curriculum must reflect and respond to the diversity of students. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Eco-Conscious Entrepreneurship: A Sustainable Revolution in School Merchandise
In an age where fast fashion dominates and environmental concerns are at an all-time high, one high school student, Eddy Gelman, is making a difference by sourcing his clothing through exclusively green means. Eddy, committed to sustainability, opts to buy from thrift...
D-E 360° Summer Korea Trip
Travelers with the D-E 360° Summer trip to Korea had an incredible visit! The group’s activities included attending a cooking class where they made japchae, taught English to children at a service center, and even hiked to the N Seoul Tower! Dr. Danny Carragher, D-E...
D-E 360° Summer Young Visionaries Highlights
Our Young Visionaries (YV) campers with D-E 360° Summer have been enjoying an incredible series of hands-on learning and experiential programs, as well as presentations from accomplished visiting architects, artists, and writers. Under the skilled and energetic...
Bulldog Bookshelf
If you are a D-E alumna, alumnus, student or parent, a current or former member of our faculty and/or staff, please submit your Bulldog Bookshelf feature. Please forward information about your music or publication(s) to: alumninews@d-e.org. Please plan to provide...
Calling All Dwight, ESB and D-E Alumni, Families, and Friends!
Save the Dates for Reunion 2024: Friday, October 18 - Saturday, October 19, 2024! Celebrating special milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9! Featuring: Return of the “Kraut Running of the Bulldogs”! 5K and Fun Run on the...
Our new D-E Online Alumni Network is Live!
This verified community space will make it easier than ever to stay up-to-date with happenings on campus and connect with fellow D-E, ESB and Dwight School alumni/ae across graduation years, interests and more. The Alumni Network will serve as a valuable networking...
A Letter from the Board of Trustees
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am excited to announce the appointment of Preeti Fibiger as Dwight-Englewood’s Interim Head of School commencing on July 1, 2024.
A Message from D-E Development,on behalf of Bulldog Bash 2024
June 2024 A Letter to our D-E Community from Special Events & Development We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support of the Bulldog Bash, our annual fundraiser benefiting need-based Financial Aid. While we were...
String Society Grand Finale Concert
Our D-E 360° Summer team has once again proudly hosted the String Society program this past week and these exceptional ‘stringers’ are now ready to show off their skills! Our String Society 2024 performers, ranging from fledgling musicians to Juilliard-bound and...
Inaugural All-divisional Cultural Showcase Is A D-Elight!
Taking the words of our mission to heart ( to “embrace diversity”), D-E proudly presented our first annual All-Divisional Cultural Showcase earlier this spring! This truly D-Elightful event brought together a cross-section of everyone in our community, to enjoy dozens...