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We offer our gratitude for the practices of Indigenous peoples, and share our land acknowledgment statement.

"Care and healing must be a central focus as we welcome students back to class this month," writes Morningside trainer Marieke van Woerkom in a new article on Edutopia. 

On one hand, as a white person, I know I have an opportunity and an obligation to interrupt. But I also have the trepidation of entering into something uncomfortable that I’m not entirely prepared for.

Centering diverse cultures can strengthen community and sense of belonging for everyone, writes Morningside Center staff developer Nicole Lavonne Smith. 

Reading and discussing fiction gave my students time and space to respond creatively to the climate crisis—and consider how to use their own power to address it. 

Join our AFT/Share My Lesson webinar to explore ideas and concrete strategies for creating a more equitable and engaging classroom environment (free and available on demand).

Watch our webinar with AFT/Share My Lesson for a session on social emotional learning and student self-care (free & available on demand).

"Be brave in your teachings and don't let denial and biases get in the way of your personal growth and progress – and our collective healing," says Nicole. 

"This work has strengthened my resolved to counteract oppression," says Mamzelle. 

Teachers’ social and emotional well-being must be a priority of any plan to reopen our schools.