Dear Morningside Center friends,
In this issue, we offer activities and ideas for teaching on 9/11, climate change, and using the Medicine Wheel as a way of getting to know each other. And in case you missed it, we have a new collection of activities to start the year -- see our 54-page pdf. Also see our classic Getting to Know You guide.
Plus, some thoughtful stuff to read as August draws to a close. Enjoy!
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To start the year, students discuss the land where they live, and the Indigenous peoples who once lived there. Then they get to know each other by reflecting on four aspects of their lives, using Native American teachings on the Medicine Wheel.
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English teacher Sarah Outterson-Murphy provides brief descriptions of a range of short stories and novels exploring a changing climate, with questions for discussion. (Updated August 2021)
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How can educators acknowledge the anniversary of September 11th and educate students about the events of that day and their impact? See our guide for K-12.
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What We're Reading & Doing
Anti-Bias Education and the Importance of Teaching About Systemic Oppression. "Students need to understand what bias and injustice are, how they manifest in society—particularly in systemic ways through our institutions—the historical roots of bias and oppression, and how those injustices have been historically and continue to be challenged and disrupted." By Jinnie Spiegler at Education Week.
The pop-culture debate over the downside of praise rests on the assumption students are bathed in rich rates of praise during school. In reality, most are not. By Jill Barshay at Hechinger Report
Embodying Racial & Ecological Justice in the Face of the Climate Emergency: Sept. 26-Nov. 7. The Earth Holder Community (part of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Buddhist community, Plum Village) presents a six-week online retreat focusing on mindfulness, racial justice, and climate. Facilitators from diverse cultures and histories will explore themes ranging from healing climate grief and despair to transforming racism and inequity to right action and earth justice. Scholarships are available. For more info, visit the event website.
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“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.” ― Rumi
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