Holocaust and Genocide Education Resources
In July of 2016, Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law a bill requiring Holocaust and Genocide education in Rhode Island’s secondary schools, starting in the 2017-18 academic year. This page includes resources provided by the Rhode Island Holocaust/Genocide Education Committee to support instruction in those topics.
The Rhode Island Holocaust/Genocide Education Committee was formed in July 2016 and is comprised of educators and individuals committed to teaching this history to our students. The study of such past and present events will stimulate thought and discussion on why these tragic incidents happen and, hopefully, how society can prevent them from happening again.
Providing these links to Holocaust and Genocide curriculum through the Rhode Island Department of Education is a direct result of the legislation and the committee’s work. The Committee invites you to investigate the website, take a look at the information that has been vetted by the committee members, and utilize those materials appropriately for your students. Additional information will be added as it becomes available. Thank you for your commitment to teach our students about this critical subject matter.
If you have any questions about the materials, please contact Pauline Getzoyan or Esther Kalajian who will share your questions with the Committee.