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Social Studies Summit 2026: Critical Thinking, Critical Connections   View Event

  • Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  ESC Region 13 5701 Springdale Rd. Austin, TX 78723
  • Description:  Come be part of an inspiring day of professional learning at the 3rd Annual Region 13 Social Studies Summit: Critical Thinking, Critical Connections. This event brings together K–12 educators to focus on improving Social Studies learning outcomes for all students. Engage in a variety of breakout sessions led by teachers and experts in the field, featuring strategies for effective Social Studies instruction, ways to support students’ critical thinking skills. Highlights Effective Pedagogy: Learn innovative strategies tailored to the complexities of Social Studies content. Support Students Critical Thinking Skills: Learn ways to develop students’ historical thinking and civic knowledge. Enhancing content knowledge: Deepen your understanding of key Social Studies concepts and content areas. Gain insights into curriculum development, assessment practices, and resources to bolster your expertise in the field. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just beginning your journey in Social Studies instruction, the Region 13 Social Studies Summit offers valuable insights and resources to support your professional growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and leave inspired to empower students with a deeper understanding of the world around them. To register, click here. 

Turning Insight into Action in the Fight Against Antisemitism and Hate | ADL   View Event

  • Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Virtual
  • Description:  Antisemitism shows up in schools in complex ways, making it critical for educators to understand both the data and its real-world impact. This timely webinar will share key insights into how antisemitism is affecting students and why schools must respond now and into the 2026–2027 school year. Participants will explore ADL’s latest audit findings, emerging trends and successful interventions based on research, and practical, classroom-ready resources that equip educators to foster informed, thoughtful discussions and respond effectively. To register, click here.

Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) (Office Closed)   View Event

  • Friday, June 19, 2026 (all day)
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  N/A
  • Description:  The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission office will be closed.

Holocaust Stories: Survivors’ Voices | Professional Development for Texas K-12 Teachers   View Event

  • Friday, June 19, 2026 at 8:30am - 11:30am
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Canadian, Texas
  • Description:  A professional development morning for Texas K-12 teachersFriday, June 19 | 8:30-11:30amTickets: $20 The Citadelle Art Museum520 Nelson AvenueCanadian, Texas 79014 About This Professional Development Opportunity Some subjects ask more of a teacher than others. The Holocaust is one of them. Holocaust Stories: Survivors’ Voices is a professional development morning built around one question: how do we teach the weight of this history in a way young people can carry? Through visual art and the lens of survivor stories, this session offers Texas K-12 teachers new perspectives and classroom-ready approaches for one of the most challenging subjects in any curriculum. The morning is designed for teachers of every grade level and every discipline, with insights that translate just as readily to a 4th-grade reading classroom as to a high school history elective. What You Will Take Away New approaches for teaching the Holocaust through visual artSurvivor-centered perspectives that connect with studentsClassroom-ready ideas that work across grade levels and subjects A Certificate of Completion will be provided for teachers seeking PD hours. Who Should Attend Texas K-12 teachers of every discipline and every grade level. Art, ELA, Social Studies, and CTE classrooms. If you teach young people, this morning is for you. Register here.

"Americans and the Holocaust" Traveling Exhibit in San Antonio   View Event

  • Monday, June 22, 2026 (all day)
  • Calendar:   Exhibits
  • Location:  San Antonio Public Library
  • Description:  San Antonio Public Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries selected to host "Americans and the Holocaust," a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association (ALA) that examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. The 1,100-square-foot exhibition examines various aspects of American society: the government, the military, refugee aid organizations, the media and the general public. Drawing on a remarkable collection of primary sources from the 1930s and ’40s, the exhibition tells the stories of Americans who acted in response to Nazism, challenging the commonly held assumptions that Americans knew little and did nothing about the Nazi persecution and murder of Jews as the Holocaust unfolded. It provides a portrait of American society that shows how the Depression, isolationism, xenophobia, racism and antisemitism shaped responses to Nazism and the Holocaust. Details of the exhibit's visit to San Antonio are as follows:Central Library Gallery (1st Floor)600 Soledad St.San Antonio, TX 78205Mondays and Tuesdays from 12 - 8 pmWednesdays-Saturdays from 10 am - 6 pm

USHMM | 2026 Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education   View Event

  • Monday, June 22, 2026 (all day)
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  This event will be livestreamed.
  • Description:  Attend this free online conference to gain strategies for delivering accurate and meaningful Holocaust education to all students. With guidance from experienced historians and educators, explore how to bring artifacts from the Museum’s collection into your classroom. Inspire all students to think critically about how and why the Holocaust happened using lessons and resources that support instruction across subject areas. The online conference sessions will cover a variety of topics, including teaching Holocaust history and literature using primary source artifacts, modifying instruction for different student needs, and examining new research that enhances our understanding of history. Online Conference Highlights Learn from experienced educators and historians through concise, live, and interactive sessions.Gain instructional strategies paired with historically accurate, classroom-ready resources based on the Museum’s extensive collection of primary source evidence.Engage with Museum Teacher Fellows, experienced educators who offer practical advice on strategies and tools for your classroom.Connect in real time with a community of educators dedicated to teaching and learning about the Holocaust. Free Resources & Benefits You will receive books in the mail that will be referenced during the conference, along with other classroom resources. (Available for teachers with a US or US territory mailing address only. While supplies last.)Online participation is easy, free, and accessible for all.Real-time attendance isn’t necessary; participate during live sessions or watch recordings later. Learning can continue after the conference, with six months to further explore featured content on your personal homepage.Earn 24 hours of professional development. The deadline to register is June 14, 2026. For more information, please contact belferconference@ushmm.org. To register, click here. 

Ordinary Germans & the Collapse of the Weimar Republic | Echoes & Reflections   View Event

  • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Virtual
  • Description:  Democracies do not simply collapse overnight; they erode through a combination of political failures, economic crises, social fractures and deliberate manipulation. Join Jesse Tannetta, Director of Holocaust Content and Pedagogy to explore the Weimar Republic's fragile democracy and the cascade of decisions, policies and societal shifts that allowed Nazism to take hold in Germany.Using primary sources including photographs of anti-Jewish signage and visual history testimony, participants will examine how legislation, antisemitic propaganda and terror worked together to isolate German Jews from society. Participants will also investigate the economic, political, social, and cultural factors that destabilized German democracy and consider how ordinary Germans, not just Nazi leaders, played a role in facilitating its collapse.This webinar connects to Units 2 and 3 on the Echoes & Reflections website. Register here.

Lord John Mann on Tackling Antisemitism in Sports | AJC Dallas   View Event

  • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Dallas | Location Upon Registration
  • Description:  Join AJC Dallas during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for a discussion with Lord John Mann, the UK Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism. Lord Mann has led major initiatives across professional sport, delivering training to every Premier League club and strengthening protections for players, clubs, and fans. Hear practical insights to help keep sports safe, inclusive, and welcoming for all. Lord John Mann is the UK Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism, a role he has held since 2019 after nearly two decades as a Member of Parliament. An internationally recognized leader in his field, he co-founded and chairs the Inter-Parliamentary Coalition for Combating Antisemitism. He has led major inquiries, advised successive British Prime Ministers, and driven impactful work in sport, including launching workshops for all 20 English Premier League clubs. Location available upon registration. Register here.

Remembrance and Renewal: The Aurelian String Trio | EPHM   View Event

  • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  El Paso Holocaust Museum
  • Description:  Join El Paso Holocaust Museum Thursday, June 25th at 7pm for a special performance by The Aurelian String Trio. “Remembrance and Renewal” will feature works by Jewish composers persecuted during the Holocaust, including Gideon Klein, Hans Krasa, Dick Kattenburg, and Mieczyslaw Weinberg. Space is limited so please RSVP by calling 915-351-0048 or visiting this link.

Summer Survivor Speaker Series: Hanna Schrob | DHHRM   View Event

  • Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Dallas, TX or Virtual
  • Description:  Hanna Schrob was born in 1936 in Maastricht, Holland. After the Nazis invaded Holland, Schrob and her family were arrested by the Gestapo and deported to Westerbork Transit Camp where they were held for six months. After transfer to other camps in Western Europe, Schrob and her family were liberated by the U.S. Army in France in late 1944. There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required. To register, click the "buy" button. If you would like to tour the Museum, normal admission fees apply. Register to attend in person here.Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum300 N. Houston StreetDallas, TX 75202 Register to attend virtually here.

"Americans and the Holocaust" Traveling Exhibit in San Antonio   View Event

  • Monday, June 29, 2026 (all day)
  • Calendar:   Exhibits
  • Location:  San Antonio Public Library
  • Description:  San Antonio Public Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries selected to host "Americans and the Holocaust," a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association (ALA) that examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. The 1,100-square-foot exhibition examines various aspects of American society: the government, the military, refugee aid organizations, the media and the general public. Drawing on a remarkable collection of primary sources from the 1930s and ’40s, the exhibition tells the stories of Americans who acted in response to Nazism, challenging the commonly held assumptions that Americans knew little and did nothing about the Nazi persecution and murder of Jews as the Holocaust unfolded. It provides a portrait of American society that shows how the Depression, isolationism, xenophobia, racism and antisemitism shaped responses to Nazism and the Holocaust. Details of the exhibit's visit to San Antonio are as follows:Central Library Gallery (1st Floor)600 Soledad St.San Antonio, TX 78205Mondays and Tuesdays from 12 - 8 pmWednesdays-Saturdays from 10 am - 6 pm

Virtual Teaching About the Holocaust Teacher Professional Development | DHHRM   View Event

  • Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Calendar:   Workshops
  • Location:  Online via Zoom
  • Description:  There is no registration fee for this professional development. Join educators from the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for a three-hour professional development session focused on resources and lessons to support teaching Holocaust history to students. The DHHRM will email you one week before the event to confirm your registration. If you cannot attend the workshop, please email us at education@dhhrm.org. To register, click here. 

The Sephardic Jewish Founder of Castroville | Barshop JCC of San Antonio   View Event

  • Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Calendar:   Speaking Engagements
  • Location:  Casa Chabad Jewish Center | San Antonio
  • Description:  Join the Barshop JCC of San Antonio as Edgar Brossollet, a Sorbonne Historian, shares a powerful, little-known story of identity, migration, and resilience, told through the life of a French Jew who helped build Texas. $25 suggested donation, $5 prepaid parking with registration Lunch included Casa Chabad Jewish Center 507 E Houston St, Ste 110San Antonio, TX 78205 RSVP here.