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Ideas for Teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Collected lessons and resources for increasing knowledge and awareness during AAPI month - or any time.

Stories & Voices

Some adults seem unable to grasp that young people are scared. Terrified. And angry. They feel abandoned. We can do better by our kids.

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SEL Tip: Storytelling for Community-Building

Invite students to think about the power of storytelling, and make time for storytelling in your classroom.

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Inviting Empathy for Refugees from Ukraine & the World

Students consider what it's like to be a refugee through poetry, photos, and videos, and discuss the UN statement that the solidarity for Ukrainians should "set the example for all refugee crises."

Our Work

We partner with district leaders and school leaders to…

Build community in their schools and classrooms

Strengthen students’ social and emotional skills

Increase equity through restorative practices

Increase equity through courageous conversations on race

What does equitable public education look like?

Watch our brand new video to learn about how we work to center equity, joy and justice every step of the way.

Watch with Spanish subtitles.

Our Impact

Through programs including The 4Rs and Restore360, we help preK-12 educators bring transformative change to their schools and students' lives.

Hundreds of schools reached yearly

Since 1982, Morningside Center has helped tens of thousands of educators make their schools and classrooms more caring, collaborative, equitable and effective.

Our History

Scientific studies show strong results

Two major scientific studies found that our programs improve students’ social and emotional competency, their academic performance, and the classroom climate.

The Research

Suspensions decline dramatically

Schools implementing our restorative practices programs saw suspensions drop an average of 43%, while students’ social skills and engagement increased.

Restorative Practices

Our Services

Together with educators, we create joyful, productive, and equitable schools by weaving together three approaches:

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

Young people and adults learn and practice skills to help them do well in school and in life.

Restorative Practices (RP)

Young people stay connected through processes that foster a caring and equitable school community.

Racial Equity

School staff increase their cultural competency and ensure that school systems and structures elevate every child.

I can't thank you enough for all the resources, support, and encouragement! This program is breathing new life and meaning into my teaching. It is bringing new conversations into our teaching lives and friendships.

Y. Gray, Robert F. Wagner School, Manhattan

The impact of this work is apparent in our data, including our academic performance and surveys of teachers, students, and parents, which show how much trust there is between students and staff. Suspensions are now a rarity in our school. We don’t need suspensions to sustain student engagement and respect.

Patrick Burns, Principal, MS 217, Queens

The circle helps me connect with the students and the school and the staff. My favorite moment is when everyone comes together, becomes a family…and just shares.

Fredy, 12th grade student, Green School, Brooklyn