Plus free workshops & a new lesson Morningside Center NEWSLETTER Dear Morningside Center friends, We'd like to take a short break from our usual greetings to send our gratitude to all those who have helped make transformative change happen in schools this year through their support of Morningside Center. Please read about the change you have brought here. And for those who haven't yet given: We would be honored if you would join our spring campaign and help us reach our June 30 fundraising goal. You'll not only enable us to generate the free resources we'll be sharing with you all year long, you'll be making a powerful difference in the lives of young people and educators. Find out more here. And thank you! And now... See below for teaching ideas to end the school year, a new lesson on struggles for Black and indigenous peoples' land rights, our upcoming free online workshops, good stuff to read, and more. Enjoy!  Inspiration Right Here: Free Online Workshops Online Games with Your Students Weds May 26: We'll lead you though some easy online games to connect, build community, and have fun this spring. Register now. SEL for Parents Weds June 9: Parents will explore strategies for bringing social and emotional learning into their homes. Register now. New on TeachableMoment Who Does the Land Belong To? This two-part lesson challenges students to think about the root causes of our nation’s longstanding issues around land and land rights – especially as they affect Native Americans and African Americans. Activities to End the Year The year is coming to a close! We offer a collection of activities and tips to deal with spring fever, tackle anxiety, and build community and connection during these final weeks of school. Police Reform vs. Abolition: Two Paradigms for Change Students discuss two different visions of policing and racial justice - and consider how the thinking of one organizer and lawyer evolved over time. What We're Reading Twenty-six Studies Point to More Play by Young People. “What if one of the answers to reducing inequality and addressing mental health concerns among young children is as simple as providing more opportunities to play? By Jackie Mader in Hechinger Report Educators, Public Education Is Political. Now What Are You Going to Do About It? "The majority of public school students, who are students of color, are impacted every day by political messages that leave them unseen, unheard, and unaccepted." Opinion by Tinisha Shaw in Edsurge. Mental Health Problems Loom for the Covid Generation. Here’s What Schools Can Do. "Twenty-one percent of high schoolers said that during the pandemic they felt for the first time they would benefit from school-based mental health services." By Arianna Prothero on EducationWeek. Donate "It is not man who owns the land; it is the land that owns man.... From beginning to end it nourishes us; it quenches our thirst, it shelters us, and we follow the order of its seasons." - Ojibwe Chief Mishi-Waub-Kaikaik 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]