Dear Morningside Center friends,

In this issue, we share a new video SEL Tip on what to do when your class needs a reset. Plus, lessons for Women's History Month and a new activity on student engagement on school boards.

And below, we invite you to our upcoming webinar!

Join Morningside's Dionne Grayman and Nicole Smith-Johnson for this interactive AFT Share My Lesson Virtual Conference session! You'll experience several key practices you can use to reduce stress, foster connection, and begin to create a more supportive and joyful environment for yourself, your colleagues, and your students. Wednesday March 22, 4pm.

SEL Tip: After a classroom meltdown, try a ‘reset’

Most of us have days when anxiety, irritation, or utter frustration get the better of us. Days when students get under our skin, and we get under theirs.  

How can we turn a rough day with students into a teachable moment? Here's one teacher's strategy for a "reset" that promotes accountability. 

Teach Women's History Month!

Looking for engaging activities on amazing women and their movements? Here’s our collection! Get your students learning and talking about women making change, from Ella Baker to #MeToo to Aretha Franklin.

Should Young People Be on School Boards?

School boards around the country are embroiled in controversies on issues ranging from the rights of transgender students to teaching on race. Should students have a say on school boards? 

Prevention and Resilience: Supporting Young People Through Polarizing Times

"During this time of political and social turmoil, build networks of trusted adults to help young people understand, contextualize and counter manipulative and harmful information." By Lydia Bates at Learning for Justice

The Power of a Compliment

"A project that invites students to anonymously compliment their classmates and teachers has improved the culture at one high school." By Scott Wisniewski at Edutopia

“Strong people don't need strong leaders.”

- Ella Baker