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*Teaching about the Holocaust: Seminar for Educators <http://www.wsherc.org/events/160-teacherseminar-nov152014>Nov. 14 & 15, 2014 | at Rochester High School in Rochester, WA* *Sponsored by the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center & the US Holocaust Memorial MuseumKeynote speaker: Jeannie Opdyke Smith,* daughter of Polish rescuer Irene Gut Opdyke, will share her mother's story. Presentations by Holocaust Center staff and USHMM Fellows. Seminar will provide educators with the background information and tools they need to teach the Holocaust effectively in their classrooms. Geared to teachers in 5th grade and up. Clock hours available. Attend either or both days: *Friday, Nov. 14* 5:00pm - 6:30pm - "Using Testimony in the Classroom" 7:00pm - 8:30pm - Keynote presentation from Jeannie Opdyke Smith *Saturday, Nov. 15* 8:30am - 3:30pm - Sessions include practical lessons and acitivities for the classroom, background context. and considerations for today's world. $20 registration fee. Lunch, clock hours, and lots of materials included! *Details & Registration - http://www.wsherc.org/events/160-teacherseminar-nov152014 <http://www.wsherc.org/events/160-teacherseminar-nov152014> * Ilana Cone Kennedy Director of Education Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center ila...@wsherc.org | 206-774-2201 | www.wsherc.org "Like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-State-Holocaust-Education-Resource-Center/140140310737?ref=hl>! Follow us on Twitter @HolocaustCtr <https://twitter.com/HolocaustCtr>!
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