Dear Morningside Center friends,

In this issue, we share a new lesson for Juneteenth, as well as well as an activity for Pride Month –  and a video/post about students with disabilities in circle. Enjoy.

Also, read about some of the amazing things happening at our PAZ after-school program in our spring fund appeal.

Juneteenth & the Importance of History

Students learn about Juneteenth, share family histories, and explore resources on the holiday and current efforts to erase aspects of American history and the role of Black people in it. 

Celebrating Pride: The Stonewall Rebellion

Students find out about three activists who are credited with starting the Stonewall Rebellion that launched the modern LGBTQ+ liberation movement.

Yes They Can: Students with Disabilities in Circle (video/post)

Many people believe that young students or students with disabilities can’t participate in community-building circles. These students prove them wrong.

SEL Tip: Working with Students’ Excess Energy (Spring Fever)

During the last few weeks of school, we and our students often struggle to stay focused. And yet there is still work to be done. Try these steps to keep students engaged (and yourself sane) as summer approaches. Also check out SEL Tip: Managing Worries about Transition

Join the 14th Mindfulness in Education Conference from July 14-16 at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, exploring the theme of, "Reclaiming Love and Joy in Ourselves, Our Schools, and Our Communities." 

Keynote speakers include: 

• Tricia Hersey, author of the best-selling Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto
• Ali and Atman Smith of the Holistic Life Foundation
• Sebenie Selassie–author of You Belong
• Scarlett Lewis–of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation
• Jennifer Knox, and a student panel from Woodward Academy

Discounted registrations are available now: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/reclaiming-love-joy-our-schools#9203

A New Book on Teaching for Climate Justice - by Tom Roderick!

Morningside's founding executive director guides educators on using SEL and equity strategies to teach for climate justice. His new book comes out on June 27.

Read more (updated link)

Preorder now

“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” 

– Maya Angelou