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We are launching a workshop series this fall to give everyone a chance to join us for a little Morningside magic during four 90-minute workshops on Wednesdays this October – register now!

You are warmly invited to join us for a free virtual workshop for school leaders on Tues, 30 Sept at 4pm—to gear up for this school year and experience supports Morningside is uniquely experienced to provide.

In first grade, Ms. Sera used the book Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders and illustrated by Steven Salerno, to introduce Pride Month to her students this year.

A message from Executive Director Cassie Schwerner from our 2024 Annual Report. 

Today we travel with Bronx middle school ELA teacher Robin for a deeper exploration of Circles. Robin was one of more than 740 educators who took Morningside’s Tier 1 training this July—and a member of my cohort.

Circles are a container for so much that Morningside Center does. From my first day as the new writer at Morningside, it was clear that they are foundational to our work, but as someone who had never been in a Circle I really needed to know: exactly what is a Circle?

Día de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America, particularly in Central and South American countries. It is holiday born out of the mix of indigenous practices and celebrations of the dead with Spanish Catholic beliefs and holidays (All Saint’s Day, in particular).

We at Morningside Center invite you to both honor Native and Indigenous communities, wisdom and history and remember the joy and genius of First Nations and Cultures. Below we share commitments, learnings and event opportunities as we shine a light on the Lenape Center.

As part of Circle training on the first day we read a few short pieces, works about big concepts in education—like power, authority… and joy. The question was raised, why does it matter for our children to experience joy at school?

We are delighted to welcome two new staff members to our team: Asja Culpepper and Mariah Schwarz!