Upcoming Open Enrollments
For more information about future open enrollments, contact educators@museumoftolerance.com.
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September 13, 2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Fostering Civil Discourse During and Beyond the 2024 Election How can educators create a space for students to engage in reflective and critical conversations about the issues brought up in the 2024 election? As voters we must figure out how to talk—and listen—with civility and respect. These skills are vital to the health of civil society and the future of Democracy. Join us to receive strategies designed to help students learn to listen respectfully to different opinions and experiences, try out ideas and positions, and give—and get—constructive feedback without fear or intimidation, the essential skills for civic participation and democratic dialogue. |
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June 30, 2024 2:00 - 4:00 pm |
The Genocide in Rwanda, 30 Years After Dydine Umunyana Anderson, a child survivor of the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda, is an author, human rights advocate, revered speaker and co-founder of Kind Culture Community, dedicated to spreading kindness and cultivating change. NOTE** A special event follows for ONLY CA K-12 educators |
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June 4, 2024 3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Teaching Media Literacy: What Works Join Dr. Renee Hobbs, national leader in media and digital literacy education, to explore the latest research and discover best practices in integrating media literacy into instruction. Help students decode propaganda, use the power of fair use for digital learning, and cultivate a discerning mind as they create media. |
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June 7, 2024 8:30 - 3:00 pm |
Election Season 2024: Civil Conversations and Public Policy Teach Democracy and the Museum of Tolerance are pleased to welcome you to a free professional learning institute featuring classroom strategies for facilitating civil conversations and student understanding of public policy issues critical to this year’s election and beyond! |
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Choose one: March 17-18, 2024 (full) All programs are eligible for one CEU credit through the University of San Diego. |
Speaking Up: Interrupting Bias at School In this interactive program, participants immerse themselves in the Museum's unique assets and engage in live workshops focused on mitigating the harmful impact of bias at school. This training provides specific strategies educators, students and caregivers can use to speak up and interrupt everyday biased speech, bigotry, prejudice and stereotypes. Through small and whole group discussion, scenarios, role playing and personal reflection, participants will walk away feeling empowered and prepared to SPEAK UP! |
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April 17, 2024 3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Speaking Up: Strategies for Responding to Bias and Hate Speech at School Biased language heard in schools includes slurs, put-downs, hate speech, and jokes that rely on stereotypes for their humor. This session provides specific strategies and tips that educators, students, and caregivers can use to speak up and interrupt in a timely and effective manner. |
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October 18th, 2023 |
Intro to Anti-Bias Education This program introduces a framework for anti-bias education. Beginning with the goals of anti-bias education, this session provides a roadmap for what embedding identity, diversity, justice and action into our school communities can look like at every grade level K through 12. Register (February) |
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*Eligible for one LAUSD Salary Point. All programs are eligible for one CEU credit through the University of San Diego. |
Anti-Bias Curriculum Institute In this interactive program, participants immerse themselves in the Museum's unique assets and engage in live workshops focused on building critical consciousness with curriculum that supports the goals of anti-bias and social justice education at all grade levels This training uses the Learning for Justice Social Justice Standards to investigate what teaching and learning looks like through the lenses of identity, diversity, justice and action.Through small and whole group discussion, engaging instruction, diverse media and personal reflection, participants will walk away feeling empowered and prepared to reimagine their curriculum! |
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Choose one: December 20-21, 2023 All programs are eligible for one CEU credit through the University of San Diego. |
Anti-Bias School Culture and Climate Institute In this interactive program, participants immerse themselves in the Museum's unique assets and engage in live workshops focused on cultivating a school climate and culture that supports the goals of anti-bias and social justice education at all grade levels. This training uses the Learning for Justice Social Justice Standards to investigate how we can make our schools more inclusive, equitable and just. Through small and whole group discussion, engaging instruction, diverse media and personal reflection, participants will walk away feeling empowered and prepared to build stronger school communities! |
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Sunday, May 19th |
Be Love: Cultural Proficency Conference ACSA Region 16, in partnership with the Museum of Tolerance, invites all CA educators to apply the practice of cultural proficiency in and out of the classroom. "As we continue our journey towards cultural proficiency, we must understand that love transcends boundaries and embraces diversity. Let's build bridges of understanding and compassion through the universal language of love so that we can Be Love." - Dr. Simone Charles, Cultural Proficiency Director |
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April 17, 2024 3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Speaking Up: Strategies for Responding to Bias and Hate Speech at School Biased language heard in schools includes slurs, put-downs, hate speech, and jokes that rely on stereotypes for their humor. This session provides specific strategies and tips that educators, students, and caregivers can use to speak up and interrupt in a timely and effective manner. |
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Come to one or more: November 14, 2023 3:30-5:00pm ZOOM |
Leading While Female: Your Take-Action Guide to Gender Equity As we look at the data, we can safely say women are doing the work of classroom teaching while disproportionately, men are making administrative and leadership decisions. Combining the first-hand experiences of diverse leaders, including members of the LGBTQI+ communities, with research on feminism, intersectionality, and leadership, Arriaga, Stanley, and Lindsey support readers to break down the barriers and lead the way for future generations of female leaders. Recieve a free copy of the book and join peers in this guided discussion to move from reflection to action. |
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December 10, 2023 11:00-5:00pm |
The Healing Power of the Arts As we enter the holiday season, we invite you to join us as we reflect and enjoy the special healing power of the arts in our lives and in our classrooms. We welcome educators and their families to partake in a day of activities as well as a screening of "The Last Repair Shop." |
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February 18, 2024 |
Milestone Event for Educators and their Families: Join Original Freedom Writers in Dialogue with the Next Generation IN PERSON - at the Museum of Tolerance This event will bring together original Freedom Writers, whose inspiring stories have touched the hearts of millions, to revisit the museum with their families. Join us for a profound intergenerational dialogue, bridging the experiences of the past with the aspirations of the future. By inviting educators, we hope to empower you and your families with knowledge and inspiration to continue building inclusive environments in your classroom and community. Read More & Register (February 18, 2024) |
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December 11, 2023 5:00-8:30pm |
The ABCs of Book Banning The Museum of Tolerance's Acclaimed Film Series program is pleased to host "The ABC's of Book Banning" on Monday, Dec. 11. We invite you as our guest to enjoy the film event (see below) and to join us for a pre-film DINNER DIALOGUE starting at 5:00pm. |
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SPARK CHANGE EDUCATOR INSTITUTE Immerse yourself in the Museum’s unique assets and engage in workshops led by the Impact Education team at Creative Visions on igniting students’ passion for creative action. Explore the free online Creative Changemakers Curriculum by Creative Visions that provides immediate and proven ways to tackle current issues using storytelling and the power of multimedia. Aligned to the Common Core and SEL standards, it teaches students to think critically and creatively through the lens of human rights and sustainable development goals. |
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IN-PERSON AT THE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE: Anti-Bias Curriculum Institute In this interactive program, participants will come in person to immerse themselves in the unique assets of the Museum of Tolerance and engage in workshops about social justice standards. This institute introduces a unique pedagogical approach that integrates identity, diversity, justice, and action into instructional planning and delivery. |
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IN-PERSON AT THE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE: Anti-Bias School Culture and Climate Institute In this interactive program, participants will attend the Museum of Tolerance to immerse themselves in its unique assets and engage in live workshops on cultivating a school climate and culture that supports the goals of anti-bias and social justice education. Through dynamic small group discussions and workshops led by experts in anti-bias education, participants will investigate approaches to educational leadership for inclusive and just schools. |
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January 30, 2023 | 3:30 - 4:45 |
Words as Weapons: PD and Lesson Plan Presenter: Dr. Jeff Sapp Join us to discover a signature exhibit and lesson plan: Hitler's Letter to Gemlich: Words as Weapons. The 4-page letter written and signed by Adolf Hitler, dated September 16, 1919, six years before the publication of Mein Kampf describes his hatred of Jews outlining his plans for, “The uncompromising removal of the Jews altogether.” Explore the digital exhibit on your computer during this session. Dr. Sapp will lead participants in a review of the artifact, the related Holocaust history timeline, and invite reflections. He will model the lesson plan "Understanding the Rhetoric of Hate" which engages students in using ethos, pathos, and logos to analyze the letter and understand the power of words. Learn about the Museum's extensive Holocaust Education resources. |
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Bringing Black History AND Black Joy Into the Classroom Through Summer of Soul Join this engaging workshop with Journeys in Film on teaching the Oscar-award winning documentary film Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised). Directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson), Summer of Soul is a powerful, transporting documentary about the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969 featuring performances by Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, etc. The workshop will highlight the free Journeys in Film curriculum guide, which includes the #1 partner lesson featured on the Share My Lesson website in 2022. Educators will walk away with insights on teaching Black History, Black Joy and Black Excellence. |
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Teaching Civic Discourse through Dialogue: Join this interactive workshop on ZOOM to explore incorporating effective social issue dialogue when teaching Black History. The session will cover how to use the principles of dialogue to set up effective classroom conversations about the histories and current realities of race and racism, and advice on how to integrate the structure of dialogue in lesson planning and teaching. |
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The Fight Against Racism and Sexism: Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement Join Professor Kenya Davis-Hayes, Ph.D, for an exploration of the role of black women in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1940s and 1950s and their experiences in simultaneously battling Jim Crow segregation across the South and the reality of sexism. Learn fascinating and the little-discussed details of the roles of such remarkable women as Rosa Parks, Pauli Murray and Jo Ann Robinson, one of the leads of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. |
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IN-PERSON AT THE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE: ONE VOICE-ONE LOVE CULTURAL PROFICIENCY CONFERENCE ACSA Region 16, in partnership with The Museum of Tolerance, invites all educators to join us for a conference dedicated to exploring the application of cultural proficiency beyond words to deeds, beyond intention to impact. Read More |
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VIRTUAL: Anti-Bias School Culture and Climate Institute In this interactive virtual program, participants will immerse in the unique digital assets of the Museum of Tolerance and engage in live Zoom workshops on cultivating a school climate and culture that supports the goals of anti-bias and social justice education. Through dynamic online discussion and workshops led by experts in anti-bias education, participants will investigate approaches to educational leadership for inclusive and just schools. This program includes both synchronous and asynchronous components. |
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Speaking Up: How to Respond to Everyday Bias and Stereotypes Virtual Speaking Up Institute via Zoom: |
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VIRTUAL: Anti-Bias Curriculum Institute In this interactive virtual Zoom program, participants will immerse in the unique assets of the Museum of Tolerance and engage in live workshops about the social justice standards and many more resources. This institute introduces a unique pedagogical approach that integrates identity, diversity, justice, and action into instructional planning and delivery for all subjects and grades. This program includes both synchronous and asynchronous components. |
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VIRTUAL: SEL Learning Laboratory Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is about the ‘practical application’ of the mindsets, culture, and tools, as opposed to merely having an understanding of the theoretical framework. In other words, that it is important to explore, practice, adapt and refine the methodologies by trying them on for size and constantly creating new ways to use the guidance that these sessions will provide. That’s why we call it a laboratory! |
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VIRTUAL EVENT: Dear Freedom Writer: Stories of Hardship and Hope from the Next Generation Learn about a new league of Freedom Writers—fifty students from around the globe—who share deeply personal and powerful stories in letters addressed to the original Freedom Writers. The issues they raise include struggles with abuse, racism, discrimination, poverty, incarceration, teen parenthood, mental health, self-harm, imposed borders, LGBTQIA+ identity, and police violence. The original Freedom Writers answer each letter with compassion, understanding, and profound advice as someone who has come out on the other side. Join Erin Gruwell, founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation, in conversation with an Original Freedom Writer and a new student author for a look into the book and its application as a resource in your school. The authors express their personal struggles with mental health and how their teachers, communities, and the power of writing has helped them overcome these challenges. |
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VIRTUAL: Combating Online Hate in Schools: What to Know. What to Do. This seminar is for all caring adults in school communities to examine the issues of digital citizenship in an age of online hate. Led by a SWC Researcher you will also be oriented to a new free classroom activity offered by the MOT that empowers students to decode and reject it. |
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The Kindness of Color: A Fundamental Story in California’s History of Segregation and Desegregation The Kindness of Color is a new book about the true story of two immigrant families, their struggle against racism in the 1940s Southern California, and the kindnesses that helped them toward a brighter future. The Munemitsu family endured the incarceration of the Japanese Americans during WWII while the Mendez family and many others were denied equal access to public school education because of their last name and color of their skin. Unexpectedly, the Munemitsu and Mendez stories intersected on the path to desegregating public schools in Orange County and across California, seven years before 1954 Brown v. Board of Education. Janice shares the true story of the power of collaboration and kindness in the midst of adversity and racism. This Zoom session includes a panel with Dennis Cole, Director of District Partnerships and Operations, OCDE, and Dr. Jeff Hittenberger, Professor of Education, Graduate Education Program, Vanguard University to engage us in a discussion on how they have applied this story in Orange County schools and their insights and guidance for all California educators. |
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VIRTUAL: Anti-Bias Curriculum Institute In this interactive virtual Zoom program, participants will immerse in the unique assets of the Museum of Tolerance and engage in live workshops about the social justice standards and many more resources. This institute introduces a unique pedagogical approach that integrates identity, diversity, justice, and action into instructional planning and delivery for all subjects and grades. |
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Anne Frank: A Fascinating Look at the Real Anne Join the MOT's Director Liebe Geft for a virtual exploration of the Anne Frank exhibit. Learn little known insights about Anne and the Frank family that bust myths and transform the way you will think about Anne and her diary's relevance for today. |
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MOT Monday Masterclass: The Anti-Racist Educator: Engaging with Students through an Equity and Justice Framework in a Remote Learning World Join Dr. Victor Rios, Professor, Author, Ted Talk Speaker, and subject of the documentary film The Pushouts to discuss how educators can implement practices with their students about important issues related to Justice, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Inclusion. In this Masterclass Dr. Victor Rios presents insights from his research and demonstrates practical strategies for being reflexive about anti-racism, having courageous conversations, and successfully implementing emotional support in virtual learning. |
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MOT Monday Masterclass: Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine In these extremely difficult and polarized times join this session with an icon of the civil rights movement, Congressional Gold Medal Award winner, Dr. Terrence Roberts. As one of the Little Rock Nine, he shares his experiences of the 1957 attempted desegregation of Central High School, and his wisdom for promoting justice and building bridges today. Professor Roberts discusses relational integrity and offers his unique perspectives for school communities. |
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Monday Masterclass: Empowering Students Living with Disabilities in the Classroom Join renowned Author, Ted Talk Speaker, Photographer, and Founder of Positive Exposure, Rick Guidotti, for a profound and dynamic discussion on ways to best meet the social and emotional needs of students with disabilities – as well as their families/caregivers. He will share insights on the social and psychological experiences of people of all ages and ethno-cultural heritages living with genetic, physical, behavioral and cognitive conditions. Broaden perspectives on seeing each individual living with a disability first and foremost as a human being with his/her unique challenges, rather than as a specific diagnosis/disease entity. Take away Positive Exposure’s free virtual tools, exhibits, and resources to support self-esteem and self-advocacy in the classroom environment. This session advances diversity, inclusion, and social justice standards for all educators of all grades. |
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Navigating Difficult Conversations in Schools: Gain insights and skills for navigating challenging conversations and helping people engage each other more directly and more productively. The premise of the Better Arguments Project is that to counter the dangerous fragmentation that we are experiencing in civic life today, we need better — not fewer — arguments. This interactive workshop features speakers from Facing History & Ourselves, Better Arguments Project, Middle Ground School Solutions and Museum of Tolerance. The Better Arguments Project will give an orientation to its new middle and high school curriculum and share free take-away resources. |
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Coming Back Better: Emotional Support, Cultures of Care, This Careopening presentation is designed to help educators reflect on how to engage in a reopening based on equity, anti-racism, care, and embrace. Educators will leave with practical strategies—what we refer to as, carekits—for making the CAREOPENING a (continued) success for students and their families. |
 March 15, 2021 |
Monday Masterclass: Leading While Female: Join authors Trudy Arriaga and Delores Lindsey to explore how to help both women and men educational leaders confront and close the gender equity gap—a gap that currently denies highly qualified women and women of color opportunities to better serve our millions of public school students. Designed as a discussion guide for taking action, Leading While Female draws on the research of feminism, intersectionality, educational leadership, and Cultural Proficiency to help us all break down the barriers and lead the way for future generations of women leaders. Attendees receive a free copy of the book! |
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Facing History and Ourselves: Understanding the Voices and Choices of Young People During the Holocaust This two-day institute explores the voices of young people during the Holocaust – what factors contributed to their identity, what choices they made, and what students today can learn by studying the Holocaust to better understand ordinary people and human behavior. Using the unique exhibits of the Museum of Tolerance, including its newest Anne Frank exhibit, the program also features the opportunity to meet and listen to the testimony of a Holocaust survivor. Everyone walks away with new insights, tools, and valuable classroom resources. Completion of this institute qualifies participants to access all of Facing History and Ourselves' resources including:
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 February 16, 2021 |
Give the People What They Want: Using the 7 Cs Family Engagement Framework to Create Equity Partnerships How can families, schools, and communities create equity partnerships in a virtual learning environment? Join Dr. Angela Clark-Louque to explore the research that reports how many families, particularly those diverse in color, socioeconomic status, and ability have strained to be a part of their children’s and youth’s education. Gain insights into how educators and families can create school partnerships that encourage and influence families in becoming an integral part of students’ educational lives and academic achievements. Learn the 7 Cs model for family and community engagement to open access and opportunity while revealing ways to forge more culturally inclusive partnerships. |
 January 18, 2021 |
The Right to Dream by Living Voices |
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Contemporary Anti-Semitism: An Introduction For California Educators The California Department of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond are partnering with the Museum of Tolerance to offer the next webinar in the education to end hate virtual classroom series. We will provide a brief overview of contemporary anti-Semitism and its historic context, and unpack the different types of anti-Semitism that proliferate in California and online. Gain free resources from the Museum of Tolerance to support your students and faculty in this work. |
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SEL Support for Holiday and Pandemic Blues The holiday season isn't automatically a joyous time for everyone. This year with the situation of the pandemic, the holidays may dredge up sadness, difficult feelings and a sense of isolation or disappointment in our students, our colleagues, and ourselves. Right now every child needs extra support and compassion. Join Dr. Aliah MaJon for a workshop that provides an overview of SEL content which teaches us that relationship is key. Learn about the “Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)” score and walk away with new clarity for addressing the ‘holiday blues’ and three promising strategies to support students in inventing new ways of having fun and being spontaneous. |
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Combating Online Hate in Schools: What to Know. What to Do. While we stay safe at home young people are online more than ever. This seminar is for all caring adults in school communities to examine the issues of digital citizenship in an age of online hate. Led by a SWC Researcher you will also be oriented to a new free classroom activity offered by the MOT that empowers students to decode and reject it. |
 Program Dates: April 2 - April 7 *Eligible for (1) LAUSD salary point |
VIRTUAL SEMINAR: Facing History and Ourselves: Young Adult Literature Presented in partnership with Facing History and Ourselves. Exploring the unique artifacts and assets of the Museum of Tolerance, this special workshop uses Red Scarf Girl, The Diary of Anne Frank, Wonder, and other literary resources, to examine ways to engage youth in thinking about identity, analyzing adolescent choices, and reflecting on the impact that history has on individuals. The workshop will equip teachers with practical literacy strategies by using rich primary sources and historical background materials along with interactive strategies for teaching memoir as informational text. This program includes a mix of sessions self-paced and live, interactive sessions. In order to qualify for salary point, attendance at all modules is required along with 30 hours of homework. |
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Rock Your World: Online Curriculum for Social Action Ignite your students’ passion for social action! Rock Your World is an online curriculum that introduces students to the basic principles of human rights and inspires them to action. Once students have found their ‘spark’, they become engaged in a thoughtful process of researching an issue of their choice and then developing a media campaign to promote awareness and positive change action. Fully standards-aligned, Rock Your World offers multiple entry points for teaching students to think critically and creatively via authentic learning experiences This hands-on workshop will also include ample opportunities for participants to develop customized approaches for incorporating relevant aspects of the Rock Your World curriculum into their subject area teaching including ELA, social studies, art, music, media literacy, and more. |
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What Can We Learn From Survivors’ Testimonies?
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Race in the Classroom: America to Me School communities are at the heart of national conversations about racial injustice and equity movements for all. Students need to be able to talk about the historical roots of discrimination as well as their lived experiences of race in America today. The “America to Me” docu-series series opens the doors to a high school outside of Chicago, where students and teachers struggle to navigate crucial issues of race, identity, and education. Offered in the MOT’s experiential setting, program participants will gain motivation, tools, and proven best practices to change outcomes for adults and students. The day includes:
Join us for this special program on Martin Luther King Day! Save the Date! Also in the “America To Me “ free PD series: |
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Holocaust Education Institute The Museum of Tolerance is proud to partner with other local organizations for the 2018-2019 Holocaust Education Institute. This annual Institute is coordinated through the Anti-Defamation League. The session at the Museum of Tolerance will take place on January 14, 2019 and others sessions will take place at the USC Shoah Foundation Institute and at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. Join us for an experiential, interactive educational program at the Museum of Tolerance, focusing on the history of the Holocaust and its relevance today. Participants will hear personal testimony from a Holocaust Survivor and engage in facilitated discussions. Topics include the history of antisemitism, teaching the Holocaust, and Holocaust denial. A highlight of the day will be the exploration of the Anne Frank exhibit. Lunch and a packet of valuable resource materials are included Cost: $20 per session. Educators who attend an entire session may apply for a $50 personal stipend and for their schools to receive up to $150 in substitute teacher reimbursement. Funding is limited; both the stipend and reimbursement are available on a first-come first-served basis. |
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Rock Your World: Online Curriculum for Social Action Ignite your students’ passion for social action! Rock Your World is an online curriculum that introduces students to the basic principles of human rights and inspires them to action. Once students have found their ‘spark’, they become engaged in a thoughtful process of researching an issue of their choice and then developing a media campaign to promote awareness and positive change action. Fully aligned with Common Core and state standards, Rock Your World offers multiple entry points for teaching students to think critically and creatively via authentic learning experiences. Set in the inspirational learning environment of the Museum of Tolerance, featuring prominent guest speakers, educators will leave this Institute with a customized, student-ready, motivational unit of study designed to:
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Journeys in Film | River of Gold: Teaching about Climate Change and Indigenous Rights with Film Ideal for middle and high school educators, this two-day institute set in the immersive environment of the Museum of Tolerance will prepare educators to walk away with interdisciplinary lesson plans aligned to the Common Core for Amazon Aid Foundation’s River of Gold. |
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Journeys In Film | Smart Women, Strong Voices: Films For Teaching Gender Equity And Leadership For Girls In STEM Ideal for middle and high school educators, this two-day institute set in the immersive environment of the Museum of Tolerance will prepare educators to walk away with interdisciplinary lesson plans aligned to the Common Core for two particular films: |
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Holocaust Education for the 21st Century The MOT is partnering with the renowned International School for Holocaust Studies at Yad Vashem to present new teaching methods and the latest, innovative curricula and resources for teaching the Holocaust. The materials and methods offer a fresh look at the basic building blocks of Holocaust education and how to teach the Holocaust relevant to students’ lives today to make them better citizens. In addition, they address how to incorporate Holocaust survivor testimony in the classroom anticipating a world without survivors, how to deal with Holocaust denial, the new Antisemitism, and how to engage with literature. The latest tools and digital resource materials that support the curricula will be introduced and made available to all participants. This is an extraordinary educational opportunity for middle and high school educators. |
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Journeys In Film | The Music That Sustains Us: Using Film And Music To Teach Human Rights In this dynamic two-day institute participants will experience interactive exhibits, meet special speakers, and learn new curriculum to walk away with interdisciplinary lesson plans aligned to the Common Core. The workshops will feature screenings and curriculum for two films: |
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Essential Digital Literacy Skills For Our World: Is Seeing Believing? While our students are digital natives, they need the foundational skills to navigate crowded medias capes of propaganda, fake news, and sponsored content. In this special Institute, set in the experiential setting of the Museum of Tolerance, educators will have the opportunity to work with the renowned Center for Media Literacy (CML) to discover ways to teach students to understand and question how stories are designed, targeted, framed, and purposefully delivered. In this Institute we will explore CML’s framework, Five Key Questions and provide practical classroom tools. Experience a Pop-Up Newsroom! |
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Transforming Schools through Restorative Justice Practices The Coalition for Restorative Schools teaches foundational evidence-based restorative justice practices proven to strengthen bonds, repair harm and improve school ecosystems. Take the opportunity to learn how to transform your school community to shift school discipline away from punishment and towards restorative justice, social emotional learning and positive responses. The program features the opportunity to meet and interact with special speakers who will share their testimonies, as well as tour Museum of Tolerance’s unique exhibits as a laboratory on human behavior. |
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November 22–24, 2021 |
VIRTUAL: Anti-Bias Curriculum Institute In this interactive virtual Zoom program participants will immerse in the unique assets of the Museum of Tolerance and engage in live workshops about the social justice standards and many more resources. This institute introduces a unique pedagogical approach that integrates identity, diversity, justice, and action into instructional planning and delivery for all subjects and grades. |
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November 18-19, 2021 |
VIRTUAL: Anti-Bias School Culture and Climate Institute In this interactive virtual program, participants will immerse in the unique digital assets of the Museum of Tolerance and engage in live Zoom workshops on cultivating a school climate and culture that supports the goals of anti-bias and social justice education. Through dynamic online discussion and workshops led by experts in anti-bias education, participants will investigate approaches to educational leadership for inclusive and just schools. |
