Officials say the week is designed to foster empathy, reflection, and a strong commitment to human rights among students across the school board
This week, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is hosting its third annual Holocaust Education Week, a program focused on learning, reflection, and discussions about human rights and standing against hatred. Students across the district are hearing firsthand stories from Andy Rèti, a child survivor of the Holocaust. Rèti has visited several schools, sharing his experiences to help students better understand history and the consequences of prejudice.
In addition, the Tour for Humanity, a 30-seat, wheelchair-accessible mobile classroom, is visiting nine secondary schools. The interactive program teaches students and educators about the Holocaust, genocide, and Canada’s human rights history.
To support learning, UCDSB has shared a variety of classroom resources, including books such as Fania’s Heart, The Magician of Auschwitz, and Irena’s Children. Officials say the week is designed to foster empathy, reflection, and a strong commitment to human rights among students across the school board.
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