Created under W. Va. Code 5-28-1, the West Virginia Commission on Holocaust Education was created to “survey, design, encourage and promote implementation of Holocaust education and awareness programs in West Virginia".
Whether you are an educator, student, or just have an interest in learning more about one of the most crucial points in our global history, this page will serve as a resource to you in your learning journey. Through our events, outreach programs, partnerships, exhibits, and forums, we are here to support our larger community, and we look forward to serving you.
Echoes & Reflections is offering 200 middle & high school educators a $25 Amazon gift card when they assign at least one of the five activities to their class of students.
September 5th thru 20th 2022
With the high rates of daily media consumption, it is crucial that students feel equipped to scrutinize the information that constantly crosses their paths.
September 8th, 2022, 7pm ET
Join hour-long discussions with the filmmakers and special guests, featuring clips from the three-part series, THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST.
September 12th thru October 20th 2022
Antisemitism continues to persist at a disturbing level, and, unfortunately, many students don't understand what it is, why it is harmful, and much less how to combat it.
September 15th, 2022, 7pm ET
Join hour-long discussions with the filmmakers and special guests, featuring clips from the three-part series, THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST.
Premieres Sept. 18th, 2022, 8pm ET
The U.S. and the Holocaust is a three-part, six hour series that examines America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the twentieth century. Americans consider themselves a “nation of immigrants,” but as the catastrophe of the Holocaust unfolded in Europe, the United States proved unwilling to open its doors to more than a fraction of the hundreds of thousands of desperate people seeking refuge. Through riveting firsthand testimony of witnesses and survivors who as children endured persecution, violence and flight as their families tried to escape Hitler, this series delves deeply into the tragic human consequences of public indifference, bureaucratic red tape and restrictive quota laws in America. Did the nation fail to live up to its ideals? This is a history to be reckoned with.
October 11th thru October 25th
Explore history, delve into pedagogical challenges revealed by research, and find practical solutions for teaching the Holocaust. During this course you will enrich your understanding of the history of the Holocaust, hearing from scholars at Yad Vashem, whilst experts from UCL will share their research into teaching and learning about the Holocaust.