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March 21, 2023
Keynote: Exploring "The U.S. and the Holocaust" a Film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein
Join us for a special discussion of "The U.S and the Holocaust," a three-part documentary series by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein that examines the United States’ response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the twentieth century.


Private i History Detectives: Engaging Elementary Learners with Inquiry
March 21, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Bringing Immigrant Contributions and Narratives to Life in U.S. History
March 23, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down: Student Engagement Through the Power of Film
March 23, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Supporting Civic Engagement: A Framework for Student Leadership, Community Service, Engagement & Action
March 22, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Antisemitism: Understanding and Countering This Hatred Today
March 22, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Deliberating Community Issues: A Framework for Student Engagement
March 23, 2023 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT


Responding to Incidents of Antisemitism in the Classroom
March 21, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
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