Tom Roderick
August 1, 2023
When wildfires cause a smoky, scary day, this listening circle can provide comfort and support for both young people and adults.
August 1, 2023
Morningside's founding executive director shares a story about smoke, the climate crisis, and his brand new book.
September 1, 2022
How should educators acknowledge the anniversary of September 11th and educate students about the events of that day and their impact?
August 20, 2018
Dear Friends of Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility,
May 10, 2018
Morningside Center’s founding goal, back in 1982, was to educate for peace. Our idea of “peace” has always been active and ambitious.
April 17, 2016
Eight tips on what to do when students make hurtful remarks.
September 8, 2015
Our age-appropriate classroom lessons and activities for grades K-12 aim to deepen your students' understanding of September 11 and develop their critical thinking skills. The guide, written by Morningside Center executive director Tom Roderick, also includes recommended books and other teaching ideas.
October 29, 2014
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa and irrational reactions to it in the U.S. are creating challenges in some schools. Here are some suggestions and resources to help school staff restore calm and safety when students are being targeted because of Ebola.
August 25, 2014
Four lessons on partnering with researchers
January 7, 2014
From our 2013-14 Annual Report
It's been a year of anniversaries. In November we commemorated the 50th anniversary of JFK's assassination and the 150th of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. In August we remembered the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
August 27, 2013
Our age-appropriate classroom lessons and activities for grades K-12 aim to deepen your students' understanding of September 11 and develop their critical thinking skills. The guide, written by Morningside Center executive director Tom Roderick, also includes recommended books and other teaching ideas.
April 24, 2013
These general guidelines are aimed at helping to make our schools safe and supportive environments for youngsters with these backgrounds; and to prevent and counter expressions of bias against these groups in any school.
March 13, 2013
A Message from the Executive Director
I PLAY THE RECORDER, and I’m part of an amateur ensemble. Rachel is our teacher and coach. From time to time, if we lapse into a moment of sloppy or careless playing, she’ll look around at us, a twinkle in her eye, and ask, “Is that how you want to be remembered?” She is challenging us to play mindfully, listening to the music we’re making and going for beauty with every note we play.
November 7, 2011
In a talk at the recent Educators to Stop the War Conference, ESR Metro executive director Tom Roderick reflects on the creativity of teachers during these trying times.
July 23, 2011
These two recent children's books (grades K-12) present a positive opportunity to open up discussions of the Iraq war with students. Both tell the story of Alia Muhammed Baker, the chief librarian of Basra, Iraq, who saved 30,000 books from Basra's library before it burned during the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
November 7, 2004
Morningside Center executive director Tom Roderick considers Bush, Kerry, the nature of moral values, and where we go from here.
January 7, 2004
School violence is once again making headlines in New York City and politicians are scrambling to do something about it. Unfortunately, so far they aren't addressing the core issue: how to foster good relationships in our schools.