The Holocaust is woven into the very existence of those who lived during that time some seven decades ago. Today, young people’s knowledge of this horrific chapter of history is limited by educators’ choices in planning their classroom curriculum. Although the mandate of “Never Again” has proved difficult to achieve, the lessons of the Holocaust remain relevant and significant in the lives of youth, including the dangers of silence, the consequences of indifference, and the responsibility to protect the vulnerable. Through programs and curriculum, ADL helps educators bring these lessons to life for students.
Nearly 70 years after the end of World War II, awareness of the Holocaust is alarmingly low in many parts of the world. Even more disturbing is the percentage of people who have heard of the Holocaust but think it is either a myth or that the number of Jews who died has been greatly exaggerated. Learn more about this and other interesting facts found in the ADL GLobal 100 Index- a groundbreaking survey of 100 countries and the anti-Semitic attitudes around the world.
Echoes and Reflections provides middle and high school teachers with print and online resources that address academic standards in a comprehensive curriculum. The program integrates visual history testimony from Holocaust survivors and other witnesses and primary source materials into conveniently packaged lessons.
June 12, 2015 would have been Anne Frank's 86th birthday
In the new Echoes and Reflections blog, two educators share how they incorporate The Diary of Anne Frank into their curriculum, emphasizing the importance of providing context, understanding what it means to be a bystander, and providing a safe space to ask questions