The Art of Listening – Video Testimony and the Study of History
On-Demand
Virtual
Join Facing History & Ourselves and the Fortunoff Video Archive to explore ways to use archival testimony to connect students to the lived experiences of survivors.
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Democracy & Freedom: Facing History’s Approach to Teaching US History for NYCPS
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New York, NY
This workshop is for New York City Public School middle and high school teachers and will explore how to incorporate new Facing History resources into US History classrooms. This event will be held in-person.
![Photography for Facing History & Ourselves web site and publications.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-03/8-10-17FacH09496.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=cEEfbWNH)
Targeting the Other: Holocaust and Human Behavior for NYCPS Educators
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New York, NY
This workshop is for New York City Public School middle and high school teachers and will explore how the Nazis used racist ideology to dismantle German democracy. This event will be hosted in-person.
![Photography for Facing History & Ourselves web site and publications.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-03/8-10-17FacH09496.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=cEEfbWNH)
Exploring Identity, Agency, and Belonging in an ELA classroom for NYCPS
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New York, NY
This workshop for New York City Public School middle and high teachers will explore ELA classroom resources that deepen students’ understanding of identity and belonging and inspire their sense of agency. This event will be held in-person.
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Celebrating Black History Drop Down Day
Virtual
Through participation in this off-timetable day, young people will consider the importance of Black history and learn about important Black British figures. This event is for teachers in the UK.
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Using Survivor Testimony in the Classroom, in Partnership with Generation 2 Generation
On-Demand
Virtual
Support your students’ intellectual and emotional engagement with survivor testimony in the classroom.
![Students working on an assignment in class](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-02/sedgehillY13-021115-nk-HR-36.jpg?h=c6cb2754&itok=u6lbuOF0)
Holocaust Education through Curriculum and Ceremony with the Hartman Institute
On-Demand
Virtual
In this workshop, participants explored the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Hitkansut L’Yom HaShoah, a powerful collection of resources designed to help structure Holocaust learning and remembrance.
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Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Drop Down Day
Virtual
Through participation in this off-timetable day, young people will consider the importance of LGBTQIA+ history and learn about important LGBTQIA+ British figures. This event is for teachers in the UK.
![Students hold a pride flag](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-03/Diverse_Students_With_Pride_Flag_Stock_FH2187533.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=j7XSTcPX)
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.
![Women at voting booth](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-10/Day_after_Midterms_GettyImages-1058953828.jpg?h=684e6553&itok=fX0AktGo)
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.
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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.
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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.
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