Tag: Professional Development

For Educators in Grades 7-12 In this workshop, participants will visit the Spagat Family Voices of Genocide exhibition and explore the theme of “We and They.” Examination of primary and secondary sources will illuminate the stages and choices that led to the Armenian Genocide, including the impact of growing Turkish nationalism during the collapse of… Read More

For Educators in Grades 7-12 The Holocaust arose out of antisemitic hatred fueled in part by the power of words. Participants examine the escalation of words to violence, which in turn, became genocide in order to consider where such a progression might have been interrupted. Educators also gain tools to apply these lessons to modern… Read More

For Educators in Grades 7-12 As the tide of World War II turned against the Axis Powers eighty years ago, the Nazis attempted to retain forced labor and hide the extent of the inhumane conditions in the camps by forcing prisoners to endure excruciating journeys known as death marches.  Participants in this workshop will use… Read More

For Educators in Grades 7-12 This session aims to deepen understandings on how the military strategies and operations were in the final stages of WWII and influenced the broader course of the conflict, setting the stage for the eventual liberation of the concentration camps. Educators will gain enhanced historical understanding, contextual connections of major military… Read More

For Educatators in Grades 7-12 This spring marks the 85th anniversary of the German invasion of the Netherlands and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Westerbork transit camp. Learn about this unique camp within the broader history of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands and through the stories and voices of those who… Read More

For Educators in Grades 8-12 During the Holocaust, thousands of Jews sought refuge from the persecution and genocide perpetrated by Nazi Germany. While many fled to neighboring European countries, a significant number also sought asylum in more distant lands, including India.  India’s diverse and relatively tolerant society had historically provided a sanctuary for Jews fleeing… Read More

For Educators in Grades 8-12 Before the mass murder of the Jews of Europe, each victim was a real person. They had hopes, dreams, and vibrant lives. One such person was Yitskhok Rudashevski, a teenager in Vilna with a talent for writing and a passion for politics and Jewish cultural life. Rudashevski was tragically murdered… Read More

This session will examine the role of propaganda in helping to advance the Nazis’ political, racial, and genocidal goals. Educators will explore how teaching about Nazi propaganda in the context of the Holocaust can help students gain and strengthen media literacy skills. The session will cover sound pedagogy as well as practical teaching resources.  Workshop… Read More

For Educators in Grades 5-6   Guiding 5th and 6th grade students through an age-appropriate exploration of the Holocaust can be challenging: How to help them understand the enormity of history they don’t yet have the academic or social-emotional framing to undertake? The pre-war period of Nazi Germany, from 1933-1939, provides rich opportunities to teach about… Read More

For Educators in Grades K-12   Join us for an immersive, day-long professional development workshop designed for K-12 educators, hosted by Full Spectrum Education. This PD workshop, “Resilience and Reflection: Teaching Japanese American History Through Art,” will delve into the historical context of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, exploring the profound impact of Executive Order… Read More