Events List
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List of Events
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Thursday, September 5, 2019
(all day)
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Calendar:
Exhibits
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Location:
Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives
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Description:
The Texas Liberator: Witness to the Holocaust traveled to many cities in Texas this past year and after a short break in Austin for maintenance and inventory, is ready to go back on the road. Next stop, La Grange!Visitors of the exhibit will experience the stories of Texas veterans who liberated Nazi concentration camps during WWII. The original exhibit design was produced by the Museum of Texas Tech University.
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Monday, October 7, 2019
(all day)
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Workshops
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Location:
Webinar
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Description:
Module I: Opens Monday, October 7thModule II: Opens Monday, October 14thModule III: Opens Monday, October 21stOptional Final Project due November 1stThis program introduces learners to:Classroom-ready comprehensive print and online resourcesSound pedagogy for teaching about the HolocaustInstructional pathways to help students learn about the complex history of the HolocaustBackground information on the history of antisemitismStrategies to incorporate a range of primary sources, including visual history testimony, to classroom instructionAll the Details:Program includes three interactive modules released over three weeksApproximately 6 hours to complete in total – at no costProceed at your own pace each week, be supported by an instructor, and enjoy interaction with other educatorsReceive a certificate of completion and join a network of educators teaching about the Holocaust and genocideFinal module includes additional time to complete optional project for a 10-hour certificateUpon completion (6 or 10 hours), option to earn graduate-level credit through the University of the Pacific. Learn more here.REGISTER HERE
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Monday, October 7, 2019
at 3:00pm -
4:00pm
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Calendar:
Workshops
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Location:
Webinar
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Description:
Antisemitism did not start nor end with the Holocaust, it continues to persist in our world today in new and evolving ways. During this webinar, hear from Jonathan Mintzer, Assistant Regional Director of ADL Midwest, who will discuss the current trends in antisemitism, focusing on school incidents and how students are increasingly encountering this hate online. Participants will be introduced to Echoes & Reflections resources to address this topic in the classroom and to provide students with the tools to recognize and work towards eliminating antisemitism and hate in their schools and communities.Our webinars are designed to increase participants’ knowledge of Holocaust history, explore and access classroom-ready content, and support instructional practice to promote student learning and understanding of this complex history and its lasting effect on the world. Register for this upcoming webinar.Echoes and Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators who are supplementing their curricula and for teachers new to Holocaust education.
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Thursday, October 10, 2019
at 2:00pm -
3:00pm
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Calendar:
Workshops
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Location:
Webinar
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Description:
In spite of the indescribable hardships faced by European Jews during the Holocaust, many found catharsis through writing poetry. This webinar, led by a Yad Vashem facilitator, will analyze examples of poetry from Echoes & Reflections and others that were written during and after the Holocaust which will provide deeper insights into that traumatic period in history.Echoes & Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators who are supplementing their curricula and for teachers new to Holocaust education.Our webinars are designed to increase participants’ knowledge of Holocaust history, explore and access classroom-ready content, and support instructional practice to promote student learning and understanding of this complex history and its lasting effect on the world. Register for this webinar here.
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Monday, October 14, 2019
(all day)
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Calendar:
Workshops
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Location:
Webinar
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Description:
Module I: Opens Monday, October 7thModule II: Opens Monday, October 14thModule III: Opens Monday, October 21stOptional Final Project due November 1stThis program introduces learners to:Classroom-ready comprehensive print and online resourcesSound pedagogy for teaching about the HolocaustInstructional pathways to help students learn about the complex history of the HolocaustBackground information on the history of antisemitismStrategies to incorporate a range of primary sources, including visual history testimony, to classroom instructionAll the Details:Program includes three interactive modules released over three weeksApproximately 6 hours to complete in total – at no costProceed at your own pace each week, be supported by an instructor, and enjoy interaction with other educatorsReceive a certificate of completion and join a network of educators teaching about the Holocaust and genocideFinal module includes additional time to complete optional project for a 10-hour certificateUpon completion (6 or 10 hours), option to earn graduate-level credit through the University of the Pacific. Learn more here.REGISTER HERE
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
at 8:30am -
2:30pm
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Calendar:
Commission Meetings
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Location:
Dallas Holocaust Museum
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Description:
The Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (THGC) is holding its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Every quarter the THGC holds a meeting, open to the public, in order to review its current projects and initiatives. The Commission invites any member of the public who might be interested in its mission to this meeting.
The Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (THGC) consists of an administrative team that is based out of Austin, Texas, along with fifteen government-appointed commissioners from around the State of Texas. During the quarterly meeting, the public will have the opportunity to understand the different ventures the THGC is currently focusing on and provide any commentary about what their community might find useful.
The Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission is a state commission that was established to bring awareness of the Holocaust and other genocides to Texas students, educators, and the general public by ensuring availability of resources, and in doing so, imbue in individuals a sense of responsibility to uphold human value and inspire citizens in the prevention of future atrocities.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
at 5:00pm -
6:00pm
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Calendar:
Grants & Contests
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Location:
N/A
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Description:
Applicants should only submit the required application form, budget, and project narrative. All materials need to be submitted electronically, via e-mail, preferably in PDF format.To be considered, applications must be complete and received by the THGAAC by no later than 5:00 p.m. C.S.T. on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019.Applications will not be considered if they do not include a complete application form or if they are timestamped/received after the deadline. No applications should be submitted via mail, however if there are extenuating circumstances, please contact Christian Acevedo at christian.acevedo@thgc.texas.gov or 512.463.7998.
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Monday, October 21, 2019
(all day)
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Calendar:
Workshops
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Location:
Webinar
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Description:
Module I: Opens Monday, October 7thModule II: Opens Monday, October 14thModule III: Opens Monday, October 21stOptional Final Project due November 1stThis program introduces learners to:Classroom-ready comprehensive print and online resourcesSound pedagogy for teaching about the HolocaustInstructional pathways to help students learn about the complex history of the HolocaustBackground information on the history of antisemitismStrategies to incorporate a range of primary sources, including visual history testimony, to classroom instructionAll the Details:Program includes three interactive modules released over three weeksApproximately 6 hours to complete in total – at no costProceed at your own pace each week, be supported by an instructor, and enjoy interaction with other educatorsReceive a certificate of completion and join a network of educators teaching about the Holocaust and genocideFinal module includes additional time to complete optional project for a 10-hour certificateUpon completion (6 or 10 hours), option to earn graduate-level credit through the University of the Pacific. Learn more here.REGISTER HERE
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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
at 8:30am -
3:30pm
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Calendar:
Workshops
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Location:
Region 5 ESC
Edison Plaza
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Description:
How do we create impactful and thoughtful learning of the Holocaust with students? Through our signature professional development program, participants explore and gain access to a range of classroom content and consider instructional enhancements to support students' study and reflection of the history of the Holocaust and its ongoing meaning in the world today. Educators enhance their own knowledge about the Holocaust, including the history of antisemitism, and build confidence and capacity to teach this complex subject. For more information and to register, please contact Jeannie Istre at jistre@esc5.net.
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Thursday, October 24, 2019
at 3:00pm -
4:00pm
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Calendar:
Workshops
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Location:
Webinar
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Description:
What was America’s involvement in WWII? In this webinar, hear from the curator of the USHMM’s new exhibition Americans and The Holocaust, Dr. Rebecca Erbelding, about America’s motivations to enter the war. Learn how this decision reflected U.S. policies and the government’s response to news of increased Nazi brutality against the Jews in Europe. Gain access to USHMM’s History Unfolded project and resources from Echoes & Reflections to support classroom lessons on this topic.Echoes and Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators who are supplementing their curricula and for teachers new to Holocaust education.Our webinars are designed to increase participants’ knowledge of Holocaust history, explore and access classroom-ready content, and support instructional practice to promote student learning and understanding of this complex history and its lasting effect on the world. Register for this webinar here.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
at 2:00pm -
3:00pm
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Calendar:
Workshops
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Location:
Webinar
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Description:
Why is it so important to teach this event to students? Led by a Yad Vashem facilitator and drawing upon classroom content in Echoes & Reflections, participants will examine why the “Night of Broken Glass” was not only the social death of the Jews of Germany, but a turning point in the history of the Holocaust.Echoes & Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators who are supplementing their curricula and for teachers new to Holocaust education.Our webinars are designed to increase participants’ knowledge of Holocaust history, explore and access classroom-ready content, and support instructional practice to promote student learning and understanding of this complex history and its lasting effect on the world. Register for this webinar here.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
at 3:00pm -
4:00pm
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Calendar:
Workshops
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Location:
Webinar
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Description:
This webinar, focused on the topic of Nazi Germany and the Escalation of Hate, including Kristallnacht, provides educators with key instructional strategies and tips to promote student learning. Led by a facilitator from USC Shoah Foundation, the webinar will highlight the audiovisual testimony and aligned IWitness multimedia activities found in Echoes & Reflections that engage students more critically with the topic.Echoes & Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators who are supplementing their curricula and for teachers new to Holocaust education.Our webinars are designed to increase participants’ knowledge of Holocaust history, explore and access classroom-ready content, and support instructional practice to promote student learning and understanding of this complex history and its lasting effect on the world. Register for this webinar here.
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