Plus, an activity on humor - and what to do when it goes too far     Morningside Center NEWSLETTER     Dear Morningside Center friends, In this issue, we share a new lesson that has students wrestle with the joys and pitfalls of humor and comedy. Also in this issue: a meaty set of activities on lessons we can learn from fiction about how to respond to the climate crisis. We've also updated and enriched our popular climate fiction guide. Plus, some illuminating articles for your reading pleasure! New on TeachableMoment & our Blog The Value and Challenge of Humor Students share the joys of humor, and also explore how sometimes "jokes" become hurtful or harmful. How does that happen, and what can we do when it does? 7 Lessons from Climate Change Fiction What lessons can young people learn from fiction about how to cope with climate change? Here are seven lessons that build on quotes from climate fiction. Climate Change Fiction for Students and Teachers An expanded guide of fiction to engage your students in an imaginative exploration of the climate crisis (updated July 2023). What We're Reading What does restorative justice look like? "Strong implementation means having high-quality and ongoing training for teachers and staff, getting principals on board, equipping students with conflict resolution skills and reaching out to families early." By Caralee Adams at the Hechinger Report Navigate white space: Tips for new Black women leaders "Feeling pressure to be perfect, consistently being challenged by colleagues, and having to assimilate to white-centered norms happens not only along the path to leadership roles but also within positions of authority." By Tanisha Frazier at ASCD. Politicians and pundits say parents are furious with schools. Polls say otherwise. Gallup’s most recent poll, conducted late last year, found that although the general public has become more negative about schools, 80% of parents said they were somewhat or completely satisfied with their child’s school – a bit higher than in most years before the pandemic. By Matt Barnum in Chalkbeat. "You don't need to do everything. Do what calls your heart; effective action comes from love. It is unstoppable, and it is enough." - Joanna Macy   Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility www.morningsidecenter.org   Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility | 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 550, New York, NY 10115 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]