The core mission of the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education is to promote Holocaust education in the State of New Jersey. On a continual basis, the Commission shall survey the status of Holocaust/Genocide Education; design, encourage and promote the implementation of Holocaust and genocide education and awareness; provide programs in New Jersey; and coordinate designated events that will provide appropriate memorialization of the Holocaust on a regular basis throughout the state. The Commission will provide assistance and advice to the public and private schools and will meet with county and local school officials, and other interested public and private organizations, to assist with the study of the Holocaust and genocide.
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Yad Vashem- The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
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Never knew about this work--thank you for sharing. Can you make the units available?
Is your curriculum still being used in the school district? I was glad to see its on more than the Holocaust and includes genocide and bullying.i hope you consider allowing comments
We must never forget
Thank you for your committee's good work. There are many people who appreciate your efforts. Do you know if the district still uses these curricula?
Good work but I fear in need of updating with the "alt-right" movement as explained in this NY Daily News article--- http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/call-holocaust-education-era-alternative-facts-article-1.2956496
Holocaust education isn't some dusty historical subject. In fact, with the resurrection of the alt-right in America, the movement to ban Muslims from entering the country, the high incidence of hate crimes since the election of Donald Trump, and more, Holocaust education is more relevant today than every before.
Or, as Terezin concentration camp survivor Ela Weissberger says in my new documentary "Not the Last Butterfly, " Holocaust education is "a lesson for life."
Today, only eight states require some form of Holocaust education in their public school curricula. In the period around International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan. 27), we have a timely opportunity to shine a spotlight on the need to make it a mandatory part of public education in all 50 states.
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/call-holocaust-education-era-alternative-facts-article-1.2956496
Great work Dr. P!
President Donald Trump’s statement on Holocaust Memorial Day last week drew heavy fire from critics — including the Republican Jewish Coalition — because it failed to specifically mention the suffering of Jews under Nazi Germany.
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