Teaching the Election: A Workshop for New England Educators
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Boston, MA
This workshop will support educators in teaching and guiding students’ understanding of elections and the importance of democratic dialogue. This event will occur in-person.
Brave Classrooms: Taking on Antisemitism in Schools
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Virtual
This mini-course looks at the history and evolution of antisemitism and presents steps to help students stand up against this form of hatred and bigotry.
Back to School in an Election Year: Crucial Conversations in the Classroom
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Virtual
In a presidential election year, contentious issues can arise and affect our school cultures. In this workshop series, we will provide tools and techniques to prepare students to engage in civil discourse and create a culture of Brave Space in your classroom.
Back to School in an Election Year: Core Concepts in Media Literacy
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Virtual
This workshop will explore core concepts of media literacy, particularly as relates to how Jewish students absorb and assimilate the news they hear that relates to their Jewish identity. In this workshop, we will delve into how students can develop healthy news habits, fact-check the stories they encounter, and identify trustworthy sources of information.
Back to School in an Election Year: Upholding a Healthy Democracy
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Virtual
How do we help students understand the factors that contribute to the strength of a democracy? How do we explore the fragility of democracy and the divides that tear at the fabric of society? In this session we will delve into these questions with attention to the ways in which educators can cultivate civic agency.
Collective memory: Educational approaches to commemorating trauma
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Virtual
In this workshop for educators in Jewish settings, the Jewish Education Program of Facing History and Ourselves will explore how we can apply what we already know about memory and legacy to the history unfolding in our own time.
Educating for Youth Voting & Civic Participation with CIRCLE
On-Demand
Virtual
This webinar dispels common misconceptions about youth civic engagement and discusses how to educate for informed and equitable voting amid rising polarization.
Fostering Civil Discourse During and Beyond the 2024 Election
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Los Angeles, CA
Join us and the Museum of Tolerance to experience teaching strategies to help students learn the essential skills for fostering democratic dialogue. This event will be hosted in-person.