Plus, lessons on democracy & Respect for All Morningside Center NEWSLETTER Dear Morningside Center friends, Below, we offer a new lesson on the fight for voting rights, collected lessons on change and loss, and ideas for teaching "respect for all." And of course, some good stuff to read. Also, see below for information on a great opportunity for NYC middle school after-school programs. Please spread the word. Register NOW: Free Morningside training/coaching in SEL & Equity for NYC After School Programs grades 6-8! Sign up by February 14 for this rare opportunity for staff of New York City after-school programs to receive free in-depth training and on-site coaching in social and emotional learning and equity. Seats are available for both DYCD and non-DYCD programs. In this experiential workshop-style training, participants will dive deep into SEL competencies, racial equity, and cultural awareness. They'll learn about restorative practices and how circles can be used to center youth participants and their holistic development. Each session is 3 hours long and will span across several days. Find out more and register here! New Lessons & Stories Is Democracy in Danger? Legislators in 19 states have passed laws that weaken a pillar of democracy: the right to vote. Students examine this legislation and efforts by grassroots groups - including young people - to protect and extend voting rights. Teaching Ideas: Respect for All Collected lessons on appreciating each other, promoting respect, and stopping oppressive behavior to help you honor Respect for All Week, which NYC public schools will be celebrating from Monday, February 14 to Friday, February 18, 2022. Featured: Covid Crisis Support Lessons on Loss & Change Addressing Change & Loss for Grades PreK-2 Addressing Change & Loss for Grades 3-5 Addressing Change & Loss for Middle School & High School What We're Reading and Watching Leading Together / Creating a Culture of Inquiry Among Educators "What if everyone on earth jumped at once? Why do we sleep? Could there be life on Mars? Most of us can remember the joy of chewing on a good question as a child and the thrill of pursuing a passion project." By Jill Harrison Berg at ASCD CRT Map: Efforts to restrict teaching racism and bias have multiplied across the U.S. "The map you see here depicts the depth and breadth of these ongoing efforts to both restrict and expand how a core aspect of American life is taught in our classrooms. So far, at least 36 states have adopted or introduced laws or policies that restrict teaching about race and racism." By Catheryn Stout and Whomas Wilburn at Chalkbeat Student Workshop: The Civil Rights Movement in NYC. The Museum of the City of New York offers a free, interactive workshop for grades 4-12 exploring NYC’s role as a hub for protests during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1940s-1960s. Students explore the stories of Bayard Rustin, Ella Baker, Reverend Milton Galamison, and others, and learn how the Civil Rights Movement showcased a multitude of ideological traditions in Black activism, and how these traditions are impacting today's movements. “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ― Nelson Mandela 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]