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Teaching Courage
Wed, 09/02/2015 - 5:00pm
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As I start a new school year in a new school teaching a new grade level, I find it slightly ironic that the first theme that my textbook series addresses is courage. As I start another school year, I have thought deeply about courage and mix of emotions that come into play that very first day of school. Many may not readily admit it, but the first day of the school year for both teachers and students is filled nervousness and unease. A first impression is extremely important, and a good first day can set the tone for a very productive school year.
H-German Historian Network Honors History Course for IWitness-Based Final Assignment
Wed, 09/02/2015 - 5:00pm
A Modern Germany history course taught by Longwood University Professor Melissa Kravetz received an honorable mention for “Interesting Assignment” from the H-German online network for its IWitness-based final assignment.
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Go Back to School with USC Shoah Foundation Educational Resources, IWitness
Thu, 08/27/2015 - 12:27pm
With the first day of school already behind many students and teachers, USC Shoah Foundation is debuting several new educational materials that can help educators teach about genocide, civil rights, tolerance and other topics.
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“Practicing Positive Education” Conference in Australia to Include Keynote and Master Class on Testimony
Thu, 08/20/2015 - 5:00pm
USC Shoah Foundation Australia Regional Consultant Sarah Warby will speak about the power of teaching with testimony at Knox Grammar School’s Practicing Positive Education conference in Sydney, Aug. 28-29.
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Free IWitness Webinar Thurs., August 20
Tue, 08/18/2015 - 5:00pm
Educators are invited to participate in a free IWitness webinar Thurs., Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. PST, to learn more about integrating IWitness into their curriculum.
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“Facing History and Ourselves” Training Includes IWitness Workshop
Mon, 08/17/2015 - 5:00pm
Teachers participating in Facing History and Ourselves’s “Holocaust and Human Behavior” seminar spent a day at USC last week learning how to use IWitness to teach about the Holocaust, genocide, tolerance and other topics.
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IWitness Workshop for Detroit Students at Henry Ford Museum Inspires Determination and Courage
Fri, 08/14/2015 - 5:00pm
With the 2015 Ambassadors for Humanity Gala in Detroit just a month away, local students experienced IWitness in their own backyard, at the Henry Ford Museum.
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IWitness Activity Library Redesigned with New Layout and Features
Tue, 08/11/2015 - 5:00pm
Just in time for the new school year, the IWitness Activity Library has been completely redesigned in order to provide a better experience for educators.
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Testimony Presented at U.S. State Department Girls’ Science Camp in Rwanda
Fri, 07/31/2015 - 5:00pm
Two USC Shoah Foundation staff members gave a presentation to 120 high school students from all over the world who are in Rwanda for the three-week WiSci Girls STEAM Camp.
