Teaming up with school districts, the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education Initiative at Penn State enables K-12 educators to effectively teach difficult topics such as racism and trauma. The Initiative partners with school districts to offer research-based programming for educators throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. Participating educators join inquiry communities, explore interactive online modules, and engage with Penn State faculty and partners who share their expertise in historical and contemporary subjects. The Initiative collaborates with school districts to support educators as they and their students adopt an inquiry stance toward challenges that impact their lives and communities. Through the guidance of teachers who participate in the Initiative’s programs, students investigate questions that matter to them, then collect and critically analyze information from primary and secondary sources. Over time, students develop, refine, and justify their conclusions about the difficult topics they are investigating, choosing for themselves how to respond to their deepening insights. To support educators in guiding K-12 students’ inquiries into difficult topics, the Initiative breaks the mold of the one-shot workshop by creating and helping to sustain inquiry communities. The Initiative works with school districts to customize each program to meet their educators’ and students’ needs.
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We're thrilled to announce that Initiative Director Boaz Dvir's film will be featured during a free screening and reception on November 13 at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival! Join us for an inspiring evening of film and conversation. Don't miss out! #FLIFF #Classofherown
Please join us Nov. 13 at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival for this free screening and reception:
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Thank you, Dickinson Law, Dermot, TaWanda, Andrea, and Serena for the wonderful hospitality! And thanks everyone who attended the screening for the wonderful questions and comments!
Great first day at the Antiracist Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law Second Annual Convening with Vernadette Horne and Tamara Stephen. We viewed a screening of Class of Her Own and had an insightful discussion with filmmaker Boaz Dvir. We then headed to Gettysburg where Professor Scott Hancock gave us a tour of the battlefield from an antiracist perspective. Looking forward to the rest of the program. St. John's University School of Law
The Initiative's Director Boaz Dvir will participate in a discussion at the screening of his film Class of Her Own today from 1:30-4:00pm at the Dickinson Law School in Carlisle, PA. If you are in the area stop by and check out this impactful film on one educator's struggle to make a difference in her community.
TODAY BEGINS THE SECOND ANNUAL ANTIRACIST DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE CONVENING!! We have design thinking workshops, writing sessions, POD meetings, and movie screenings. All followed up by a trip to Gettysburg, PA to tour the battlefields through the lens of antiracism. Get a sneak peek into the sessions happening today and follow along on our Instagram story @dickinsonlawADI to catch all the fun! #ADIConvening2024
Now that we're over a month into the school year, it's a great time to reflect on our students’ engagement levels. Are you noticing any students feeling checked out or struggling to connect? If you’re looking to approach your students with an asset-based mindset and help them overcome their challenges, we’re here to support you! We offer three free, self-paced online modules designed to enhance your teaching strategies: Trauma-Informed Practices Teaching Difficult Topics Using Media to Facilitate Conversations These resources can empower you to better support your students and foster a more inclusive classroom environment. Let’s work together to help our students become their best selves! 💪✨ #Education #TeacherSupport #TraumaInformed #ProfessionalDevelopment #StudentEngagement https://lnkd.in/eGuVyvZu
Our Initiative is looking for passionate teachers to join our Teacher Advisory Council! This is a fantastic chance to lend your expertise and voice to shape the resources we provide. As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to: ✅ Share insights on what educators truly need ✅ Review and provide feedback on our modules ✅ Connect and collaborate with fellow educators ✅ Receive one-on-one support from Initiative staff Your perspective is invaluable in creating impactful learning experiences for all. If you're interested in making a difference and contributing to our mission, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e-cMBJzN Let’s empower education together! 💬✨ #TeacherAdvisoryCouncil #Educators #Collaboration #EducationInitiative
Didn't sign up but still want to attend our virtual workshop series featuring two workshops on the election? Don't worry we are holding our second session this Thursday! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eupTFxRa
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It’s an honor to be on Eastern Michigan University’s beautiful campus to screen “Class of Her Own.” With Dr. Victor O. Okafor and Chris Anderson
🌟 Attention Educators! 🌟 With the Presidential debate happening tonight, many of us in the education field are preparing for the conversations that might follow in our classrooms. Navigating political discussions can be challenging, especially when aiming to maintain a non-partisan perspective. To support educators in managing these sensitive topics, we're excited to offer a FREE virtual workshop next week: "How to Discuss the Presidential Election from a Non-Partisan Lens." 🗓 Dates: September 16 (4:00-5:30 pm)and September 19 (7:00-8:30 pm) 🔗 Signup Here: https://lnkd.in/e4fj85a5 Join us to gain practical strategies and insights for fostering balanced and respectful discussions in your classroom. Let’s empower our students with critical thinking skills while upholding the integrity of our educational environment. Looking forward to seeing you there! #Education #Teaching #NonPartisan #PoliticalEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #EdChat #ElectionEducation #2024Election
This week Danielle Butville, Ed.D. and Kayleen Sidisky will embark on their first visit to the The School District of Palm Beach County, while Yun-chen Yen and Stacy Sterndale will be returning to Aspen School District for the second year with our Initiative. We’re thrilled to continue our work and share new experiences from these incredible districts. 📸 In the meantime, check out some highlights from last year's trip to Aspen! It was an amazing experience, and we can’t wait to build on that success. Stay tuned for updates and more pictures of our upcoming adventures! #Education #EdChat #PalmBeachCounty #AspenSchoolDistrict #LearningJourney #EducationExcellence
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If you happen to be in East Lansing Wednesday, please join us for this free screening of 'Class of Her Own':