Instructional Programs
Since 2009, the Foundation has funded over $1,000,000 of programs selected by Morningside’s academic team that directly enhance the learning environment for your children. None of these special programs and curriculum enrichments would be possible without the support of you, the parents and supporters of Morningside Elementary.
Featured Curricula Purchases
BrainPOP is an educational platform that offers playful, engaging learning games, animated movies, and activities. It includes animated movies, games, quizzes, activities, and other resources to help students learn core and supplemental subjects. BrainPOP is designed with relevance, depth, and humor to encourage kids on their unique learning paths.
IXL provides skills practice in math and language arts that adapts to children’s skill level for ongoing mastery. IXL provides extensive analytics to allow teachers to monitor children’s progress and productivity during computer time.
Handwriting Without Tears Cursive Handwriting Program – There is a strong connection between handwriting proficiency and literacy skills. We also believe that helping our upper grade students learn to read and write in cursive is an important tool for cognitive development.
newsela takes authentic, real world content from trusted sources and makes its instruction ready for ELA, social studies, and science classrooms. Texts are published at five reading levels, so content can be both challenging to and supportive of every learner.
Additional Curricula Purchases
Recent Technology Investments
STEAM Lab Supplies
See some of the items
AV Equipment
Recent Facilities Enhancements
- Outdoor amphitheater musical mural
- Outdoor amphitheater (co-funded with the MES PTA)
- Rock climbing wall
- Window privacy shades
- Shared classroom dividers
- Musical playground equipment
- Security assessment
Sample Teacher Training Support
Orton Gillingham – a cutting-edge instructional method being deployed by the best private schools in Atlanta and across the country. Orton-Gillingham is an instructional approach intended primarily for use with persons who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia. In the hands of a well-trained and experienced instructor, it is a powerful tool of exceptional breadth, depth, and flexibility. Due to the investment of time and money required, the Orton-Gillingham approach has traditionally been out of reach of public education. The Morningside faculty has the tools to reach every child, regardless of ability or challenge.
ASCD – a global community of educators dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading. MES Foundation generously funds teachers to attend the annual national conference, which showcases the latest educational research and successes from across the United States.
