In Partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Resources: Preparing educators to meet the 2026 Minnesota mandates in Holocaust and Ethnic Studies Education

Dear Educators, JCRC is your bridge to the Jewish community. As the consensus public affairs voice of the Jewish community of Minnesota and the Dakotas, we are committed to telling the full story of the Jewish people by deepening understanding, confronting bias, and inspiring meaningful allyship.

Whether you’re looking for engaging classroom speakers, high-quality professional development, or curricular guidance on all topics relating to the Jewish people, JCRC is your trusted partner. We support educators and school administrators in maintaining welcoming, inclusive learning environments where Jewish students, teachers, and staff, and all members of the school community,  can thrive.

Here you’ll find a collection of free downloadable resources for K-12 educators. If you wish to use any of these materials, kindly let us know at info@minndakjcrc.org. Hearing from educators will help us track the reach and impact of our resources, connect with those using them, and continue to improve what we offer with support from generous donors.

Bookmark us or check back! The Holocaust, Genocide of Indigenous Peoples and Other Genocides Working Group convened by the Minnesota Department of Education has developed materials and additional materials are in the process of review and approval. We’ll also be adding Ethnic Studies curriculum and lesson plans in late September.