Plus, a classroom circle in the news Morningside Center NEWSLETTER Dear Morningside Center friends, Anti-Semitic incidents are rising, including in our schools. Our new lesson has students delve into the history and impact of this form of hate - and consider ways to counter it. And see our new lesson on the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries, coming right up. Also below: Media coverage of NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza's visit to a restorative circle at a Brooklyn school. Plus, some thought-provoking reading for you, including on the downside of classroom technology. A School's Circle in the News NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza took part in a restorative circle at the Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance this week. The school has made social and emotional learning and restorative practices a central part of its work, with support from Morningside. Read more. Listen to the story on WNYC See Brooklyn News 12 video New on TeachableMoment Should the Primaries Start in Iowa & New Hampshire? Should two small, disproportionately white and rural states be the first two primary states? Students explore the debate, and the pros and cons of the Iowa caucus process. Examining Anti-Semitism, Past & Present The U.S. has seen a rise in anti-Semitic incidents. In this lesson, students learn about the various forms that anti-Semitism takes, its history, and current examples. What We're Reading The Future Voters Project Check out Teaching Tolerance's project to get eligible high school students registered to vote. Sorry, There's No Easy Toolkit for Social-Emotional Learning. But It's Worth the Work "Over the past two decades, research has shown that SEL skills can be taught, and that when schools embed SEL into the school day with fidelity, it improves children’s lives, the culture of the school, and even teacher well-being." By Mark Brackett at Education Week How classroom technology is holding students back "The vision of some ed tech advocates is that each child should sit in front of a screen that delivers lessons tailored to individual ability levels and interests, often on subjects chosen by the students themselves. But a vital part of education is different kids bouncing their ideas off each other." By Natalie Wexler at Technology Review Cowardice asks the question, “Is it safe?” Expediency asks the question, “Is it politic?” Vanity asks the question, “Is it popular?” But conscience asks the question, “Is it right?” -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, in his speech 'The Three Evils of Society' Visit our website 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 Constant Contact Sent by [email protected]