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Teaching the Holocaust, Empowering Students - 3 Part Program   View Event

  • Monday, June 1, 2020 (all day)
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Webinar
  • Description:  Echoes & Reflections' June Online Course offers you a chance to continue learning about Holocaust education and stay connected with colleagues during a time when we cannot all meet face to face. Three interactive learning modules released over three weeks. Module I: First Week of the CourseModule II: Second Week of the CourseModule III: Third Week of the CourseOptional Final Project due the Fourth Week of the Course This 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 resources, including visual testimony, to classroom instruction All 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 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. Echoes & Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators who are supplementing their curricula and for teachers new to Holocaust education. Register here.

Texas Liberator Exhibit Closes (Fredericksburg)   View Event

  • Monday, June 1, 2020 (all day)
  • Calendar:   Exhibits
  • Location:  National Museum of the Pacific War
  • Description:  N/A

Pride Month: The Nazi Persecution of Gay People   View Event

  • Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Facebook Live
  • Description:  Before the Nazis came to power, Berlin was home to a vibrant gay community. Within weeks of their rise in March 1933, the Nazis drove this population underground and waged a violent campaign against homosexuality. Over the next 12 years, more than 100,000 men were arrested for the crime of being gay, often with no proof required for conviction. Some were sent to concentration camps and subjected to hard labor, cruelty, and even medical experiments aimed at “curing” them. Join the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for a Pride Month Facebook Live presentation as they give voice to a community silenced during the Holocaust. SpeakerDr. Jake Newsome, Historian, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ModeratorDr. Edna Friedberg, Historian, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Watch live at facebook.com/holocaustmuseum and join in the conversation using #USHMM and #AskWhy. You do not need a Facebook account to view their program. After the live broadcast, the recording will be available to watch on demand on USHMM's Facebook page.

Exploring the Timeline of the Holocaust   View Event

  • Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Webinar
  • Description:  Join colleagues on a guided exploration of the Echoes & Reflections Timeline of the Holocaust.This interactive and multimedia classroom resource illuminates key dates in Holocaust history, while offering primary sources and classroom activities to help guide Holocaust instruction. The resource now includes expanded entries examining the experiences of other victim groups, including the persecution of homosexuals, Sinti-Roma, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and people with disabilities. Participate in this webinar, led by the lead developer of this resource Melissa Mott, to discover ways that the timeline can be used to enhance students’ understanding of this history. This webinar is hosted by the Holocaust Memorial Center. It is open to educators in Michigan. SCECH Credits Pending. For more information and to register, contact Timothy Constant at timothy.constant@holocaustcenter.org. Echoes & Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators and for teachers new to Holocaust education.

Working for Justice, Equity and Civic Agency in Our Schools: A Conversation with Clint Smith   View Event

  • Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Webinar
  • Description:  Issues of equity and education have long existed in our country and continue to manifest today. How can writing and the power of one's voice help us respond to these disparities? Join Facing History & Ourselves for a conversation with writer and educator, Dr. Clint Smith, where you will hear his poetry and reflections on working for justice, equity, and civic agency in our schools. Live captioning will be provided during this webinar, which takes place from 7–8pm ET/6–7pm CT/4–5pm PT. This is a live-only event and will not be available for on-demand viewing. You will be eligible to receive one-hour of professional development credit for participation if you actively watch the webinar. At the conclusion of the webinar, you will be able to download a certificate of completion from the webinar console. Check with your school district in advance of the webinar to ensure that the professional development credit is accepted.Dr. Clint Smith is a writer, teacher, and Emerson Fellow at New America. He is the author of the poetry collection, Counting Descent, and the forthcoming nonfiction book How the Word is Passed. His writing has been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, Poetry Magazine, The Paris Review and elsewhere. He received his B.A. from Davidson College and a Ph.D. from Harvard University.More information & registration.

The Importance of Teaching "Return to Life"   View Event

  • Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Webinar
  • Description:  Join Echoes & Reflections for a webinar focused on life after the conclusion of World War II. This webinar is developed for an educator, university, and community member audience. It is not intended for K-12 students. In 1945, when the world was celebrating the victory of the Allies and the fall of Nazi Germany, survivors were grappling with the reality of their almost total destruction. Communities, families, and individuals were completely decimated. Where would the survivors go? How could they continue to live? They survived, now what? Rabbi Moshe Cohn, a Yad Vashem educator, will present this webinar. Echoes & Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators and for teachers new to Holocaust education. Register here.

Teaching the Holocaust, Empowering Students: Focus on Resistance   View Event

  • Monday, June 8, 2020 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Webinar
  • Description:  How do we create impactful and thoughtful learning of the Holocaust with students? Through this Echoes & Reflections webinar, participants explore and gain access to a range of classroom content on the topic of resistance 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.This webinar is hosted by the Holocaust Memorial Center. It is open to educators in Michigan. SCECH Credits Pending. For more information and to register, contact Timothy Constant at timothy.constant@holocaustcenter.org. Echoes & Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators and for teachers new to Holocaust education.

Empathy through Testimony   View Event

  • Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Webinar
  • Description:  This webinar is developed for an educator, university, and community member audience. It is not intended for K-12 students.Explore classroom-ready strategies as we discuss how using testimony to teach history cultivates empathy. Through testimony from Echoes & Reflections and USC Shoah Foundation’s IWitness, we will discuss how educators can have students analyze these primary source materials in meaningful and engaging classroom activities. Echoes & Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators and for teachers new to Holocaust education. Register here.

History Highlights: Holocaust Memorialization in the US & Israel   View Event

  • Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  The History Highlights series features Holocaust and human rights topics presented by Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum historians and educators. Join Dr. Sara Abosch-Jacobson, Chief Education, Programs, and Exhibitions Officer, for a discussion on how the Holocaust has been memorialized in Israel and the United States. The conversation will take place on the online platform Zoom. A link to join will be sent to registered guests via email the day of the program. Space is limited! Please register for one ticket per device used. This program is recommended for high school students and adults.Register here.

The Danger of Indifference: "Then They Came For Me"   View Event

  • Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Facebook Live
  • Description:  You may know the words from this famous quote, but do you know who said it and why? German pastor Martin Niemöller supported the Nazis before worrying signs propelled him to criticize Hitler from the pulpit. In 1937, the Gestapo arrested him for this opposition, and he spent almost eight years in concentration camps. After the Holocaust, Niemöller called for acknowledgment of German guilt. As our current moment draws us to Niemöller's words once again, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum experts will discuss their origins and reflect on their enduring power to inspire individuals to act and recognize our common humanity.Watch live at facebook.com/holocaustmuseum and join in the conversation using #USHMM and #AskWhy. You do not need a Facebook account to view their program. After the live broadcast, the recording will be available to watch on demand on USHMM's Facebook page.

Connecting Communities: A Virtual Tour of the Anne Frank House   View Event

  • Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Webinar
  • Description:  In this Echoes & Reflections webinar, teachers and their students will take a virtual tour of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam to examine the extraordinary life of Anne Frank and how her legacy continues to inspire young people today. Led by educators from the Anne Frank House, this webinar will leave time for Q&A. Registrants will also receive a link to view the powerful documentary, “The Short Life of Anne Frank,” to prepare for the webinar. Please direct K-12 students to register using this separate form here. Non-K-12 students may register by following this link. Echoes & Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators and for teachers new to Holocaust education.

Coronavirus-Linked Racism and the Legacy of Yellow Peril   View Event

  • Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Webinar
  • Description:  Join Facing History and Ourselves for a conversation with Professor and Chair of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, Russell Jeung, and Professor of Asian American Studies and in the Educational Leadership Program at San Francisco State University, Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales about the surge in anti-Asian racism amid coronavirus. Along with Facing History and Ourselves’ Ken Garcia-Gonzales, a former school administrator with over 14 years of classroom teaching experience, we’ll discuss the legacy of yellow peril and Asian xenophobia in the United States and share stories of resistance and action. Captioning will be provided during this webinar, which takes place from 8–9 PM ET/7–8 PM CT/5–6 PM PT. If this time doesn’t work for your schedule, be sure to register and we’ll notify you once the recording is available on our On-Demand Learning Center. You will be eligible to receive one-hour of professional development credit for participation if you actively watch the webinar. At the conclusion of the webinar, you will be able to download a certificate of completion from the webinar console. Check with your school district in advance of the webinar to ensure that the professional development credit is accepted.Dr. Russell Jeung is Professor and Chair of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University. A scholar of race and religion, he's written At Home in Exile: Finding Jesus Among Ancestors and Family Sacrifices: The Worldviews and Ethics of Chinese Americans. With Chinese for Affirmative Action and the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council, he helped to establish the Stop AAPI Hate center.More information & registration.

Anne Frank and Other Hidden Children of the Holocaust   View Event

  • Friday, June 12, 2020 at 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Facebook Live
  • Description:  Anne Frank is the most well-known hidden child of the Holocaust. On what would be her 91st birthday, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will honor the tens of thousands of young people whose families placed them in hiding to protect them. Like Anne, some lived in the shadows. Others took on new identities and hid in plain sight. Join them live on Facebook to meet Al Münzer, who was an infant when his parents made the agonizing decision to place him in a friend’s care after the Nazis invaded their home country, the Netherlands. For about three years, Al's main view of the outside world was through a mail slot. SpeakerDr. Al Münzer, Holocaust survivor and Museum volunteer ModeratorDr. Edna Friedberg, Historian, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Watch live at facebook.com/holocaustmuseum. You do not need a Facebook account to view our program. After the live broadcast, the recording will be available to watch on demand on USHMM's Facebook page.

Virtual Summer Survivor Speaker Series   View Event

  • Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Zoom
  • Description:  Join the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum as they virtually feature Magie Furst, survivor speaker. The conversation will take place on the online platform Zoom. A link to join will be sent to registered guests via email the day of the program. Space is limited! Please register for one ticket per device used. Register here.

Special Briefing: New ADL Audit on Antisemitic Incidents   View Event

  • Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Webinar
  • Description:  This webinar is developed for an educator, university, and community member audience. It is not intended for K-12 students. ADL just released their annual audit of antisemitic incidents, and the results are shocking. Once again, antisemitic incidents have gone up in schools and communities. During this special briefing through Echoes & Reflections, ADL expert Aryeh Tuchman will share results of the newly released report, citing specific examples of incidents in schools, followed by a conversation about the importance of this year’s audit to Holocaust education and the resources available to classroom teachers as they help students become informed about antisemitism in their schools and communities. Echoes & Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators and for teachers new to Holocaust education. Register here.