Plus, a call to white educators Morningside Center NEWSLETTER Dear Morningside Center friends, All of us at Morningside Center extend our sympathies to the families of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and all those who have been the victims of racist violence. We express our solidarity with those who are protesting for justice and organizing to end the culture of white supremacy that gives rise to police violence and that continues to shape our nation's policies, structures, and institutions - including education. We're grateful to be part of a growing movement of people who are working to liberate our schools from this culture by making them places of joy, community, and equity. We'll do everything we can in the months and years ahead to provide practical, concrete assistance to educators who are working to undo racism in themselves, their classrooms, schools, and society. And to this end: Please see our latest lessons below, and more. From the Blog Your Knees on the Necks of Our Children Educators must not be complicit in the act of not allowing Black students to just BE their wonderfully made selves. By Dionne Grayman A Call to Action An invitation to white educators and administrators to partner with us in the fight for racial justice. Read the full message > New on TeachableMoment Why Are People Out in the Street? This activity has students listen to and reflect on the voices of those who are out in the street to protest police violence and racial injustice. What brings people out to protest? And what do students think and feel about it? Listening Circle on George Floyd & Protests Here's a way to give your students space to share their thoughts and feelings about the killing of George Floyd and the mass protests that followed. Also, here are some collections of resources that you might find helpful in this moment: Black Lives Matter Self-Care Covid Crisis Support What we're reading Smithsonian offers 158 resources for understanding racism in America. Articles, videos, podcasts and websites from the Smithsonian chronicle the history of anti-Black violence and inequality. Why the Diversity of Your Reading List Matters Looking through the lens of someone different is a direct path to empathy. by Kelsey Yandura Jason Reynolds Talks About Racism And The Protests at “Kojo For Kids” series, a Kojo Nnamdi Show 100 picture books including Black people and communities & why you need to read them by Jillian Heise "It is critical that we listen to our students, now and always. We need to hear their experiences of racism, and learn how they understand it. All young people experience or participate in racism from a very young age, whether or not they have identified it as such." - A Call to Action 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 | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected]