Educators Opportunity: Countering Extremism & Building Resilient Communities Act 48 Workshop

Educators, join Classrooms Without Borders and Tony McAleer, a former Skinhead and Holocaust denier turned anti-hate activist and founding member of Life After Hate, and director and author Peter Hutchison for an impactful professional development experience. Tony and Peter will guide educators through The Cure for Hate, a powerful film tracing Tony’s journey of atonement and his transformative visit to Auschwitz. The film and curriculum explore the connection between historical hate and modern-day extremism, offering timely and relevant strategies for Holocaust education and making a compelling case for radical compassion in the face of division. As polarization deepens, youth are especially vulnerable to extremist ideologies. Through this session, educators will gain tools to use The Cure for Hate curriculum to help students understand the roots of hatred, resist “othering” tendencies, gain digital literacy, and build resilience against radicalization. Tools gained from this training can deepen discussion in a variety of subject areas – social studies, the humanities, and English language arts – and prepare students to engage thoughtfully across ideological lines in college and career.

Meets PDE’s Priorities: The program aligns with Act 70: Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Violations Education and the Pennsylvania Career Ready Skills for high school students:

• Recognize the ideas, perspectives, and contributions of others
• Determine a response strategy with respect to the ideas, perspectives, and contributions of others
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason

• Respond with personal integrity in various social contexts
• Acknowledge diversity and respect cultural differences
• Evaluate how societal and cultural norms and mores influence personal interactions
• Evaluate the impact of diverse perspectives for the purpose of engaging others

Participants will receive 3 Act 48 credits and a $25 gift card as an honorarium for their time. A light dinner will be served.