Morningside Center was founded in 1982 by educators who saw that young people were the key to a future without war and hatred.
Morningside Center works hand in hand with educators to build students' social & emotional skills, strengthen the classroom & school community, and make our schools more caring & equitable through restorative practices & brave conversations on race. The organization (then called Educators for Social Responsibility Metro) began working in collaboration with New York City public schools to teach you
06/17/2026
A Juneteenth Gathering
Readings, circle gatherings, resources! Students explore history AND share their thoughts about community, liberation and celebration.
https://www.morningsidecenter.org/teachable-moment/lessons/juneteenth-gathering
How else is this Brooklyn school a leader?
Racial integration with community, inclusion and joy!
Shout-out to New York Appleseed for supporting this school on this vital journey!
Join 4th and 5th graders on their adventure to become peer mediators in Brooklyn!
What do young leaders like about the work?
For example:
“to bring our community together, share our thoughts and ideas with other people, share positivity, connect and share kindness”!
04/22/2026
Looking for ways to engage your high school or middle school students in environmental issues and the climate crisis? Here are our latest lessons and teaching ideas - good for , Earth Week, or any week. https://www.morningsidecenter.org/earth-day
03/25/2026
We have two in-person April workshops! Join us for an opportunity to connect, recharge and build community together.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/115832091321
03/25/2026
Women’s History Month: Words of Women Activists
Through a quiz and discussion, students consider quotes by women activists, from Helen Keller to Aretha Franklin. This lesson focuses on women and activism. It provides a brief introduction to the thoughts of women activists and writers on the responsibility of all citizens to right society’s wrongs. https://www.morningsidecenter.org/teachable-moment/lessons/womens-history-month-words-women-activists