September Online Credit Courses for WV educators
Teaching about Antisemitism After the Holocaust
Decoding Propaganda: Empowering Critical Thinking through Media Literacy
Decoding Propaganda: Empowering Critical Thinking through Media Literacy
In this free 7-10 credit, facilitator-led online course, learn how to incorporate lessons on contemporary antisemitism into your classroom and contribute to building a safer and more equitable world for students.
Course Details:
- Three interactive modules; approximately 7 hours to complete in total.
- Proceed at your own pace each week, be supported by an instructor, and enjoy interaction with other educators.
- Complete all three modules for a 7-hour certificate.
- Final module includes additional time to complete optional project for a 10-hour certificate.
Dates: September 14 - October 11 2026
Decoding Propaganda: Empowering Critical Thinking through Media Literacy
Decoding Propaganda: Empowering Critical Thinking through Media Literacy
Decoding Propaganda: Empowering Critical Thinking through Media Literacy
Explore propaganda deployed by the Nazis to discriminate against Jews and other minorities during the Holocaust and gain tools to facilitate classroom discussions and to support students to analyze media in today's world.
Course Details:
- Approximately five hours to complete in total.
- Proceed at your own pace, be supported by an instructor, and enjoy interaction with other educators.
- Complete all activities for a five-hour certificate.
Dates: September 14 - 27, 2026
West Virginia and Holocaust Education
The WVCOHE is featured in a new book edited by Holocaust scholar Jason Schulman. Authored by Barb Lewine and Laurent Levy, the chapter entitled "Challenges in Holocaust Education: Navigating the Country Roads of West Virginia" provides detailed history about the Commission as well as accounts of ongoing legislative challenges. One of the first states in the country with a Commission, we remain one of the only ones without accompanying mandate legislation. Holocaust Education in America shows how West Virginia compares with other states, including Alabama, South Carolina, Michigan, and others. Available in paperback or Kindle versions.
Help fund our efforts
The Commission presently does not receive state taxpayer funding for its mission and relies solely on your support. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Elizabeth Hoolmann Memorial Holocaust Education Foundation in support of our efforts. Thank you!
