Student Leadership Days (SLD) offer opportunities to share the universal lessons of the Holocaust and are integral to the Museum’s ability to connect directly with students who are ready to take on a positive leadership role in their communities. The SLD program engages students in a variety of age-appropriate activities that inspire them to build leadership skills, explore their roles as citizens, and develop a deeper awareness and understanding of the Holocaust, genocide, and other human rights issues.
In a full-day session that includes guest speakers, group activities, presentations and discussions about perspectives other than their own, SLD offers participants an opportunity to engage with diverse peers, increasing their self-efficacy, and potential for learning. Participants return to their communities equipped to promote greater acceptance and understanding. Students leave with increased knowledge and tools and resources to stand up against injustice and bigotry.
5TH & 6TH GRADE
Late Winter / Spring
Stand Up! Day inspires participants locally and beyond to work together to build leadership skills and explore their roles as citizens of their local and global communities.
Learn More7TH & 8TH GRADE
Winter / Early Spring
Student Leadership Day empowers participants to take a stand in support of respect, acceptance and inclusiveness. Students will be encouraged to think responsibly about the power of both their words and actions.
Learn More9TH – 11TH GRADE
Fall/Early Winter
Student Leadership Day challenges participants to think about lessons that can be learned from the past, empowering them to stand against indifference and genocide today.
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Presented by Exelon
Education Services are supported with generous grants from:
Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, David P. Brody Charitable Trust, Dr. Scholl Foundation, Edoardo & Susan Kulp, Full Circle Foundation, Helen Brach Foundation, Jewel-Osco Foundation, Margot and Gunther Marx Education Fund, and PNC
Additional endowment support is provided by:
Congregation B’nai Sholom, The Mayor Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley Education Fund, The Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation Program Endowment Fund, Moselle Mintz Schwartz Education Fund, Barney & Anita Sidler Educational Endowment, and Teachers Educational Endowment Fund
Generously Supported by: Carol Lavin Bernick Family Foundation and Kennedy Family Foundation
Photo credits: Robin Subar