Learn & Teach
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Before the Museum’s opening in late 2026, we are developing a wide range of educational resources and programs for teachers, students, and the wider community. Our initiatives are designed to help educators and learners engage with the Holocaust with accuracy, empathy, and relevance to the world today.
Featured Educational Resource
Kristallnacht: The Night of Broken Glass (Grades 8–12)
This classroom resource invites students to understand the events of Kristallnacht through survivor testimony, historical photographs, and contemporary newspaper headlines, including local coverage from The Boston Globe. Featuring Holocaust survivor Rita Kaplan’s firsthand account of Kristallnacht, the lesson helps students analyze how antisemitic violence was witnessed, reported, and experienced, and encourages reflection on moral responsibility and the choices individuals and nations faced.
Professional Development Workshops for Educators
We currently offer customizable professional development workshops for schools and community organizations. These interactive sessions provide historical context, classroom strategies, and inquiry-based approaches to Holocaust education.
Workshop topics include:
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Teaching the Holocaust: Approaches, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Local Stories, Global History: Boston Connections to the Holocaust
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Teaching with Testimony: Using Survivor Voices in the Classroom
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Beyond Anne Frank: Children’s Experiences During the Holocaust
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Artifacts, Documents, and Memory: Object-Based Learning on the Holocaust
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Propaganda, Hate, and Media Literacy: Lessons from the Holocaust
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Acts of Moral Courage: Teaching About Rescuers During the Holocaust
If you are interested in scheduling a workshop, please email nikki@holocaustlegacyfoundation.org.
Check back here for new resources, student learning opportunities, and professional workshops as we continue to build toward the Museum’s opening.