LANSING, Mich. — Teachers from across Michigan gathered this week for a professional development workshop focused on the Holocaust and its significance to American history. The workshop, hosted at the Library of Michigan, gave educators the opportunity to explore the “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibit, which examines the U.S. response to the genocide of six million Jews during World War II.
The exhibit, which highlights lesser-known aspects of both American and world history, is designed to provide teachers with a deeper understanding of the Holocaust and its effects on the United States. According to Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian at the Library of Michigan, the exhibit plays an important role in broadening knowledge about a topic that is often underrepresented in educational curricula.
“A main reason for having this exhibit here is that we’re highlighting aspects of both American and world history that most people might not know about,” Oster said. “It’s important to provide more information on this incredibly valuable topic.”
The professional development workshop allowed teachers to engage with the materials in the exhibit, fostering discussions on how they could integrate these lessons into their own classrooms. By enhancing their understanding of the Holocaust’s impact, educators are better equipped to teach students about this tragic chapter in history.
The “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibit will remain on display at the Library of Michigan until February 22, offering educators and the public a chance to explore this pivotal moment in history.
