Dear Morningside Center friends,

Our recent newsletter was missing a link, and we wanted to make sure you didn't miss it! See the story below on the AFT conference - and the link!

Also, read on for an article on Black History Month and registration info for our webinar in March.

The theme of this year’s Center for School Improvement Leadership Institute was “Transforming Systems to Be Culturally Responsive.”

Morningside Center was honored to join the planning team for this three-day conference organized by the AFT and the UFT Teacher Center. The AFT sent teams from over 25 cities that included educators, principals, superintendents, and, importantly, students and parents.

Not only did we learn from this diverse community, we were able to share our own learnings. We are heartened that so many people across the country are debating best practices for creating culturally responsive schools. Read more.

Beyond slavery and civil rights: What parents need to know about Black History Month By Kimberly Seals Allers at the Washington Post, featuring quotes from our staff developer Dionne Grayman!