Holocaust Education: From Classroom Inquiry to Informed Action

Date: July 30, 2026

Location: New York City, New York

In partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage, TOLI welcomed educators from across the Tri-State area for “Holocaust Education: From Classroom Inquiry to Informed Action.”

This special one-day seminar, thoughtfully designed by Corey Harbaugh and John Farris, challenged experienced educators to deepen their thinking, sharpen their pedagogy, and strengthen their approach to Holocaust education through inquiry, reflection, and collaboration. Participants developed their personal rationale for teaching the Holocaust while engaging with the Museum’s rich educational resources and artifacts. Together, they explored strategies for teaching historical complexity, ethical reasoning, and civic responsibility, reflected on their roles as educators, and considered how Holocaust education connects to broader conversations about human rights while preserving the Holocaust’s historical specificity. The day concluded with time to explore the Museum’s exhibits and continue building a community of educators committed to thoughtful, informed practice.

We are grateful to the Museum of Jewish Heritage for its partnership and commitment to supporting educators in this important work.

Leaders

  • John Farris

    John Farris is the Social Studies Consultant for Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) providing specialized professional development to school districts, teachers and administrators.. He served as an ex-officio member of the Governor’s Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education and co-authored the model curriculum in support of Public Act 170 of 2016 that mandates Holocaust and genocide education in Michigan schools.

  • Corey Harbaugh

    After a lengthy teaching career, Corey Harbaugh retired as a school curriculum administrator in 2025 to move into Holocaust education as Faculty Advisor for The Olga Lengyel Institute and Curriculum Specialist for the Anne Frank Center at The University of South Carolina. He served as a member of the Governor’s Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education and co-authored the model curriculum in support of Public Act 170 of 2016 that mandates Holocaust and genocide education in Michigan schools.