Tag: Professional Development

For Educators in Grades 6-12 The Nazis targeted numerous groups, many of whom were defined by aspects of their identities. To truly understand the Holocaust, it is essential to learn about these peoples not solely through the lens of victimization, but as vibrant religious, ethnic, and cultural communities. In this workshop, participants will explore the… Read More

For Educators Grades 7-12 One of the longest-running and successful armed resistance campaigns against German forces in World War II took place in Yugoslavia, but Yugoslavian resistance had many different names, faces, and goals. In many ways, it modeled much of how we understand modern history in the Balkan Peninsula: layered, complicated, and brutal. But… Read More

For Educators in Grades 7-12 In April 1944, after surviving two years in Auschwitz-Birkenau, Jewish teenager Rudolph Vrba and his friend Alfred Wetzler did the impossible: They escaped. Following an arduous journey on foot, they arrived home to Slovakia, where they composed what became known as The Auschwitz Report, documenting conditions in the camp and… Read More

What are the best practices for meaningful civil discourse in the classroom and how can you ensure that each student leaves your classroom confident in the power of their own voice? Workshop participants will examine the differences between debates, discussions and dialogues and will explore models that they can incorporate into their classroom discussions of… Read More

For Educators in Grades 6-12 The Skirball Museum curated the exhibition “I’ll Have What She’s Having”, on view at Illinois Holocaust Museum from October 22, 2023 – April 14, 2024.    The exhibition explores topics including deli culture, the proliferation of delis alongside the expansion of New York’s Jewish communities, kosher meat manufacturing, shortages during World… Read More

For Educators in Grades 3-6 Civics, the lifelong process that makes people “active, responsible, and knowledgeable members of their communities,” provides a framework for students of any age to consider issues of individual and collective responsibility, prejudice, and justice. Civics can also frame an entry point for age-appropriate discussions of human and civil rights, history,… Read More

For Educators in Grades 6-12 Eighty years ago this fall, countless Danish citizens banded together in one of the largest organized resistance efforts of the Holocaust. Tipped off that Germany planned to deport Denmark’s Jewish population, Danish resisters successfully ferried over 7,000 Danish Jews to safety in Sweden. Illinois Holocaust Museum has partnered with author… Read More

With the 2021 historic passage of the TEAACH Act that requires K-12 grade IL schools to deliver Asian American history, it is important for teachers – many who have little awareness or knowledge about the Asian American community and its history – to include them in ways that are respectful, authentic, and centering.   This… Read More

For Educators in Grades 7-12 This spring marks 85 years since the opening of Ravensbrueck Concentration Camp, Nazi Germany’s concentration camp for women. Over the next six years, the camp, which was located 50 miles north of Berlin, imprisoned over 120,000 women and children and 20,000 men. Participants in this training will gain a clear… Read More

The recent rise of antisemitism in the United States has resulted in a 49% increase in antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools in 2022. Join Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center for an interactive workshop designed specifically for educators and school administrators from all backgrounds and levels of knowledge on the topic. Through videos, images, and… Read More