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After another deadly shooting, how can we help young people and adults process the news and find comfort?
Students share their thoughts and feelings in the wake of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, view and discuss a video about hate crimes, and hear the voices of religious and community leaders who are standing up against hate.
This lesson invites students to examine reasons why Americans may not vote, both in the past and in the present. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the struggle for voting rights and will explore why the ability to vote means so much to many Americans.
SEL & RP
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Tips & Ideas
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Nov 13, 2018
Four tips from Morningside Center Staff Developer Amy Fabrikant on how to create a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students, and all students, going forward.
Nov 08, 2018
After another deadly shooting, how can we help young people and adults process the news and find comfort?
Oct 29, 2018
Students share their thoughts and feelings in the wake of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, view and discuss a video about hate crimes, and hear the voices of religious and
Oct 28, 2018
By examining and discussing text, tweets, and images, students consider why a caravan of people are leaving their homes in Central America and heading north.
Oct 25, 2018
This lesson invites students to examine reasons why Americans may not vote, both in the past and in the present. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the struggle for
Oct 21, 2018
A new UN report on climate disruption points to the need for immediate action. In this lesson, students discuss the report and what kind of response it requires.
Oct 20, 2018
Young people are suing the U.S. government over climate change, and their case comes before federal court on October 29, 2018. In this lesson, students examine the suit, read the
Oct 18, 2018
This lesson considers various statements by President Trump about immigration, and invites students to examine the facts on both sides.
Oct 14, 2018
2018 is the 50th anniversary of a landmark protest at the Miss America beauty pageant. The protest was part of a new period of feminist activism—one with renewed significance in
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Nov 13, 2018
Four tips from Morningside Center Staff Developer Amy Fabrikant on how to create a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students, and all students, going forward.
Nov 08, 2018
After another deadly shooting, how can we help young people and adults process the news and find comfort?
Oct 29, 2018
Students share their thoughts and feelings in the wake of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, view and discuss a video about hate crimes, and hear the voices of religious and
Oct 28, 2018
By examining and discussing text, tweets, and images, students consider why a caravan of people are leaving their homes in Central America and heading north.
Oct 25, 2018
This lesson invites students to examine reasons why Americans may not vote, both in the past and in the present. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the struggle for
Oct 21, 2018
A new UN report on climate disruption points to the need for immediate action. In this lesson, students discuss the report and what kind of response it requires.