Youth voices: A student roundtable

The Holocaust Education and Resource Center of Rhode Island (HERCRI) will host its annual teacher workshop at the Rhode Island College Student Union Ballroom on Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  This event brings together students from high schools around the state for a roundtable discussion on the topic of “The Holocaust and Its Impact on the Future of Our Global Society.”

Together with a teacher moderator, students engage each other in discussions relating to one of four topics related to the Holocaust, including “Lessons Learned, Lessons Not;” “What We Know and Where We Need to Go;” “Current Events: Mirrors of the Holocaust;” and “Then and Now: 70 Years Later – What Part Can It Play in Our Personal Lives.”  Guests are invited to observe student discussions.  Additionally, a panel of experienced Holocaust educators will be available to answer any questions.  This event offers networking opportunities, new teaching strategies and an opportunity to gain a more solid understanding of how to effectively teach about the Holocaust in a way that creates a lasting impact on students. 

There is no charge to attend the workshop.  However, those interested in contributing to the cost of the event can make donations by check at the event, or directly on the HERCRI website, at HERCRI.org.  Interested parties should register at HERCRI.org no later than Oct. 23. 

For more information please contact Paula Olivieri at polivieri@hercri.org.