Cassie Schwerner
September 4, 2024
Students are coming to school with many emotions. How can we help them name their feelings and start getting to know each other?
June 4, 2024
At a time when many of us are feeling bombarded by disturbing news, it can help to remember all the people who are working to bring joy and justice to our world.
November 27, 2023
These young people give us hope for the future. And they need our support.
June 1, 2023
With your gift to Morningside, you can rekindle a sense of trust and belonging in schools. Donate now - and bring healing and joy to schools in 2023-24!
November 28, 2022
At a time of high stress, you can give young people the gift of healing this season. Support students in becoming circle-keepers who can create regenerative, joyful spaces for their peers: Donate now.
September 29, 2022
What do you really know about our national parks? Maybe not as much as these kids, says Morningside ED Cassie Schwerner.
August 1, 2022
On a visit to our Summer Rising program at Brooklyn's PS 24, I watched kindergartners work to repair harm and restore the community.
October 25, 2021
We are honored that the Brooklyn Community Foundation has picked Morningside as a finalist for the Spark Prize.
May 26, 2021
I’m writing to let you know how much you and your support for Morningside Center mean for young people and educators during this most difficult year.
December 1, 2020
Educators have put their lives on the line this year, and their hearts too. With a contribution to Morningside, you can give them something back.
April 2, 2020
School has gone online, but young people need more than academics right now - they need to connect and get support from each other and adults to get through this crisis. You can help make that happen!
March 4, 2020
“I ask you to reimagine. So here I am at almost fifty, and I am forced to reimagine in the most powerful way possible – and I ask you, all of us, how can we reimagine?”
February 14, 2020
Morningside Center's executive director reflects on AFT's Center for School Improvement Learning Institute.
December 16, 2019
I want to thank you for the support you are providing to young people in our public schools.
October 21, 2019
How can we advance racial equity in our schools through social and emotional learning? We had some great discussions about it at CASEL's recent SEL Exchange.
May 6, 2019
On November 5, 2018, Cassie Schwerner became Morningside Center’s new Executive Director, picking up the baton from Tom Roderick, who had led the organization for 35 years.
December 19, 2018
November 8, 2018
A letter to the Morningside Center community - and an invitation to be in touch.