Nourishing Community

Morningside Center is so excited to present to you a Social Emotional Learning graphic novel Unlocking Our Superpowers: SEL Goes to School!

26 prompts with accompanying graphics, providing you with enough opportunities for connection and engagement for every weekday in a month (and a few extras!).

A high school senior shares her story: from an elementary “chatterbox” in the principal’s office to learning about the school-to-prison pipeline and what it meant when she finally met Morningside’s very own Staff Developer, Marisa. 

On November 4th (Election Day), the Morningside community gathered virtually with the paraprofessionals of District 6 (a NYC school district).

A collection of tips, strategies and lessons to help you focus on community care in your classrooms; ensure all students feel heard; and address current events in your class. 

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.

Students are coming to school with many emotions. How can we help them name their feelings and start getting to know each other? 

Who are you? You may be asking this when looking at all the new faces in your classroom at the beginning of the school year. You may also be asking: How can we, as a classroom community, encourage each other to answer this question authentically, peeling away the many layers that comprise who we are...

Who are you? You may be asking yourself this when looking at all of the new faces in your classroom at the beginning of the school year. You may also be asking: How can we, as a classroom community, encourage each other to answer this question authentically, peeling away the many layers that...

In this small-group activity, middle school students learn more about how we are interconnected and explore ways to practice community care in their school communities and beyond.