• Mostar, BIH

    Teaching the Holocaust and Genocide in a Changing World

    Our mission is to equip California educators with the professional development and resources needed to teach the Holocaust, other genocides, and human-rights issues with accuracy and empathy—preparing students to confront the profound social and moral challenges of a rapidly changing world.

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  • Educators are innovators

    The mission of Avenues for Change is to connect educators with respected scholars and experts in the field who share our mission to teach the Holocaust, other genocides, and various human rights topics while promoting empathy and the ability to take action during future human rights issues.

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  • Where History and Hope Intersect

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Holocaust and Genocide Educational Resources

Educators can access educational and professional development resources related to the study and understanding of the Holocaust and the Armenian, Rwandan and Bosnian genocides.

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Avenues for Change connects educators with respected scholars and experts in the field who share our mission to teach the Holocaust, other genocides, and various human rights topics while promoting empathy and the ability to take action during future human rights issues.

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  • Summer Institute

    June 22-25 2025

    USC, Los Angeles, CA

    The California Teachers Collaborative Summer Institute is a unique professional development opportunity—offered at no cost, with travel expenses reimbursed—for California teachers in grades 6-12, focusing on enhancing their teaching of the Holocaust and genocide. Elevate your teaching of the Holocaust and genocide.

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Testimonials

  • “I appreciate all of the useful bits of information that I can take back and use in the classroom with my students.”

    Fresno Unified School District Educator

  • "The sessions offered a variety of learning resources, text, and interesting presenters."

    David S.

    teacher grade 5, California

  • “The detailed information was exceptional.”

    Fresno Unified

    School District Educator

  • “This seminar is a life changing experience for teachers. It gave me so much insight and renewed inspiration for teaching. It infused me with the energy to go back into the classroom and try to make a difference.”

    Crista C.

    teacher grades 11 and 12, ELA, AP Spanish, and Health, California

  • “The breakout sessions were great and seeing the different lesson plans that can be used in the classroom was very helpful.”

    Fresno Unified School District Educator

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