Circles
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. I’m delighted to share with you my conversation with Robin—and all of her insights and...
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? And why are they so foundational...
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?
This second-grade teacher found a way to bring comfort and promote learning in stressful times.
Teachers tell how their school has strengthened connections among students and empowered them to resolve their own conflicts. The key? Circles.
In Education Week, we share eight strategies schools can use to address stress and hardship - and bring healing and joy to both students and adults.
We offer our gratitude for the practices of Indigenous peoples, and share our land acknowledgment statement.
Here are six suggestions for how to facilitate a circle without passing a talking piece from person to person.
In this circle activity, students reflect on the words of youth climate activists from around the world and consider their own values and hopes for the future.