And - last call for our webinar tomorrow! Morningside Center NEWSLETTER Dear Morningside Center friends, A few seats are still available at tomorrow's webinar on the affinity group process. For more info and to register, see below! Also below, we offer a classroom activity to honor the life of John Lewis. Plus, a lesson about sports figures who have dedicated themselves to social justice can give students a much needed positivity boost. Tomorrow: Introducing White Educators to the Affinity Group Process We invite you to lean into your discomfort as we collectively work toward the antiracist future of education! Please join us on Tuesday, August 4th from 3-5 pm for a webinar that will introduce white educators to the process of creating and engaging in affinity group conversations. Facilitated by Morningside staff developers Emily Feinstein, Lauren Neidhardt, and Marieke van Woerkom. Ticket sales end at 7am EDT on August 4, so register now! New on TeachableMoment A Gathering to Honor the Life and Legacy of John Lewis Students deepen their knowledge of the civil rights icon by analyzing selected resources about Lewis and his life’s work. They reflect on their own values and share their thoughts and reflections. By Nicole Lavonne Smith Finding Some Positivity ... in Sports Invite students to get some inspiration from athletes who have pursued social justice, like the WNBA's Renee Montgomery and Maya Moore (at right), who is fighting to reform the criminal justice system. By Daron Ross Upcoming Webinars Fostering SEL and Self-Care for Our Students in the Corona Era with Victoria Cheng-Gorini Victoria will share concrete strategies for encouraging social and emotional learning and self-care in our students through remote learning platforms. Join this AFT Share My Lesson webinar on August 13, 4-5 pm EDT. Register now! Creating an Affirmative Space for All with Nicole Lavonne Smith Nicole will guide you in exercises and activities to demonstrate how we as anti-racist educators can use aspects of culture, from music to movies, to ensure that our students are seen, heard, and acknowledged. Join this AFT Share My Lesson webinar on August 20, 5-6 pm EDT. Register now! “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” — John Lewis 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 our service provider Sent by [email protected]