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TeachableMoment

Students explore terminology around power in light of Tyre Nichols' life and death, and then reimagine power through a positive lens.

TeachableMoment

Honoring Women’s History Month and Intersectionality

This lesson provides space for students to engage with the concept of intersectionality, and honor special women.

TeachableMoment

SEL Tip: Pass the Quiet

Watch, read about — and try! — this 'snippet of magic' for younger elementary students.

TeachableMoment

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

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.

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

Our Approach

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.

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.

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