In this issue, you'll find a new activity that engages students in researching and discussing the impact of phone addiction. And in case you missed it, see our new lesson on Welcoming Newcomers & Resettling Afghan Refugees.

Also, please note: We have a new job opening at Morningside Center! See below.

Morningside Center is seeking a Senior Director of Operations and Finance to join our phenomenal team, and we're hoping that you can help spread the word about this leadership role.

The Senior Director will help lead our finance, contracts, HR, IT, legal, and facilities functions, in close collaboration with teams throughout our organization. They will also work with the schools and districts we serve to develop strong engagement plans and contracts. 

Read the full job posting here - and please share!

Researching the Impact of Our Phones. Research shows that internet distractions have a powerful negative effect on learning - and well-being. In this activity, students process current research, interview a family member, and consider a class plan to reduce phone distractions.

In this back-to-school activity, high school students partner with students from a class in a neighboring school to share and document strategies and coping mechanisms for getting through challenging times.

We Need to Make Schools Human Again. That Means Treating Teachers With Respect. Avoid toxic positivity; give teachers the PD they want; go for systemic change, not just self-care; go beyond checking in - and commit to being human at work. By Jennifer Yoo-Brannon at EdSurge.

NYC schools to begin screening students for social-emotional skills next month. Staff at schools across New York City will begin using this screening tool — known as the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment, or DESSA — to understand students’ social-emotional health after nearly two years of unprecedented disruption. By Reema Amin at Chalkbeat.