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March 2025
Dear John,
I hope March is starting off well for you. Women’s History Month, celebrated in March, invites us to delve into the achievements and challenges faced by women throughout history, emphasizing their vital roles in shaping our society. Our resources offer valuable insights into the contributions of women and I hope that you will incorporate these tools into your teaching this month.
I also want to share an update on behalf of the ADL Education team. ADL is making important updates to our educational content. Over the past few years, antisemitism has increased significantly in K-12 schools across the United States and around the world. To help address this disturbing trend, we are focusing our online resources and expertise on creating content on antisemitism, the Holocaust and Jewish identity. While we are no longer hosting as many broader anti-bias resources, we remain deeply committed to fostering inclusive school communities.
We know these materials have been valuable to many educators, and we appreciate your ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. We encourage you to explore our updated resources and continue partnering with us in this vital work.
If you have any questions about this shift in ADL’s content, or you are looking for alternative recommendations, please let me or your local ADL Education contact know. Thank you for being part of our community.
Regards,
Ariel Behrman
VP, Education (Interim)
LIVE EVENTS + RECORDINGS
Unfiltered. Jewish Realities and Resilience on Campus
3 Dates Starting with March 10 @ 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
AUDIENCE: SOME SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS / SOME FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
With antisemitism on the rise globally and on campus, it’s essential to prepare yourself and your teens for college life. Join ADL Education for this three-part series of interactive workshops designed for Jewish 11th and 12th graders and their parents/caregivers. Throughout this webinar series, which starts on March 10, high schoolers and their parents/caregivers will gain knowledge and skills on different aspects of Jewish life and realities of campus antisemitism.
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Preserving History and Memory with Every Name Counts
March 11 @ 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PM
AUDIENCE: FOR EDUCATORS
Every Name Counts is a volunteering partnership between Accenture and the Arolsen Archives, which holds the world’s largest collection of documents related to victims of Nazi persecution. Join Echoes & Reflections to discover the innovative AI technology making these important archives publicly accessible, explore the stories behind the people on the platform and learn how you and your students can get involved.
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WHERE DID THE JEWS GO? Violence, Expulsion and Migration in the 20th Century
March 24 @ 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
AUDIENCE: FOR EDUCATORS
Antisemitism has affected Jewish life regardless of where Jews have lived for thousands of years. Utilizing Echoes & Reflections’ interactive map of Jewish populations and visual history testimony, explore how the scourge of antisemitism has forced Jews to migrate to every corner of the globe.
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Connecting Stories and Legacies
RECORDING of February event
AUDIENCE: FOR EVERYONE
Last month, renowned children’s book author Gordon Korman and Rachelle Goldstein of the Hidden Child Foundation joined us for a lively online event as these special guests delved into the role of storytelling in understanding antisemitism — past and present.
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NEWS, RESOURCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Echoes & Reflections: Women and Resistance during the Holocaust
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Jewish Resistance lesson from Echoes & Reflections features video testimonies from three Holocaust survivors — Helen Fagin, Ruth Brand and Itka Zygmuntowicz — who share how they resisted Nazi persecution. Through these powerful stories, students explore the topic of resistance and consider the power of spiritual, cultural, and moral resistance in addition to physical and armed revolt.
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Guidelines for Effective Holocaust Instruction for Grades 3-6
Teaching about the Holocaust can be challenging but it is a critical piece of history for students to explore. Through a sound study of the Holocaust, students gain an understanding of the dangers and consequences of unchecked antisemitism and hate and can grow into responsible citizens.
Echoes & Reflections recognizes the growing need to support upper elementary educators to introduce this history in a safe and supportive way. The guidelines and resources below are intended to provide educators of students grades 3-6 with the framework and guidance to deliver appropriate and impactful instruction on the Holocaust. Our guideline includes a helpful glossary of terms that is leveled for younger students, teacher knowledge and enrichment, recommendations on resources and guidance for families.
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March is Women's History Month
Women’s History Month is a time to honor ordinary and extraordinary women, explore women’s achievements and struggles throughout history, and acknowledge women’s contributions to our society.
The 2025 theme for Women's History Month is "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations." ADL provides this updated list of K-12 curriculum and other educational resources to bring Women’s History Month to your classrooms and schools.
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THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION
At last month’s BBYO international conference in Denver, ADL Education played a key role. BBYO is a leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement, and their annual event brings together Jewish student leaders from around the world. We facilitated 3 Words to Action workshops for a total of 90 students from international delegations from Europe, Latin America, Africa and Australia. The post-event survey revealed the impact of Words to Action, with 87% of the participants feeling more confident about choosing if and how they will respond to instances of antisemitism they encounter.
We also kicked off engagement with BBYO’s Rise Up cohort of teens who are working to combat antisemitism in their home communities. We will work with them to create a curriculum of Words to Action workshops that will prepare them to lead complex conversations about Jewish identity, antisemitism and more with their Jewish and non-Jewish peers.
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CLICK HERE to read more about Words to Action’s interactive workshops about antisemitism and how to bring them to your community.
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RESOURCE ESSENTIALS
Explore our entire suite of antisemitism, Holocaust and anti-bias education offerings. Deepening your own understanding and sharing these tools and insights with your students will encourage informed conversations and a more thoughtful, welcoming learning environment.
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