International Holocaust Exhibit Partners with Los Angeles Girls' School
Students at The Archer School for Girls Lead Tours of Traveling Anne Frank House Exhibit
LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Archer School for Girls is proud to partner with the nonprofit Anne Frank LA, the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina, and the international Anne Frank House to host "Anne Frank: A History for Today" on its campus in Brentwood, CA from Monday, May 9 - Monday, May 16. The Archer School for Girls is one of only two high schools to present this exhibition in Los Angeles. The exhibit, designed for students in middle and high school, is open to the public for tours by appointment only; please note that there are limited appointments. Those interested in taking a tour of the exhibit must email [email protected] to secure an appointment.
"Anne Frank: A History for Today" first premiered in Vienna in 1996 and aims to inform visitors about the history of the Holocaust; explore cultural, ethnic, religious, and political differences; challenge visitors to think about tolerance, mutual respect, human rights, and democracy; and examine the ways in which people can contribute to a society where people's differences are respected.
The exhibit, which consists of 32 panels, has been presented at more than 300 schools around the world. The Archer School for Girls is bringing this exhibit to the West Side area of Los Angeles on the heels of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed by many of the Jewish faith) and as we look ahead to Anne Frank's birthday and the anniversary of the publication of "The Diary of a Young Girl."
Students at The Archer School for Girls had the opportunity to delve further into "Anne Frank: A History for Today" by participating in the exhibit's student docent training program. On Wednesday, May 4, and Thursday, May 5, student volunteers at The Archer School for Girls trained with Criss Beyers and Devin Randolph from the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina and Morgan Dixon from Anne Frank LA to lead tours of the exhibit and engage in peer education. Students learned about the exhibit's background, how they can communicate its content to their peers, and how they can introduce more general themes such as tolerance and discrimination.
Archer's Jewish Student Union has been involved in preparing for the exhibition, with many student leaders participating in the training program. President of the Jewish Student Union Lilly Dembo noted, "I'm really excited how this is being brought to Archer. Holocaust education is something that is being discussed more and more, so bringing it to a school and having students teach other students is very important."
The exhibit's goals of teaching tolerance and mutual respect take on increased significance against the backdrop of the recent rise in hate crimes. Hate crimes, crimes motivated by bias against race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity, are at the highest level in more than a decade, according to a 2021 report from the FBI. Spectrum News 1 NY reported in February 2022 that hate crimes rose 44% last year across 16 of the biggest cities in the country, with Los Angeles and New York reporting the highest and second-highest amounts.
"I'm immensely proud of our students and their commitment to bringing Anne Frank's story, and the story of the Jewish people during the Holocaust, to the Archer community and the greater public," said Head of School Elizabeth English. "Understanding genocide and the forces that give rise to it is essential to helping prevent such atrocities in the future."
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About The Archer School for Girls
Founded in 1995, The Archer School for Girls is a contemporary girls' school, grades 6 through 12, devoted to educating and empowering girls for leadership in the 21st century. We take a research-based approach to teaching and learning in an environment that explores and refines the ways girls learn best. Archer has always been committed to reflecting the face of Greater Los Angeles. Forty-seven percent of the student body are students of color and come from 80 different zip codes and 164 different feeder schools. We awarded $4.2 million in financial aid this year alone. Above all, Archer is known for its highly innovative programs and joyful culture. For more information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @ArcherSchool, or visit our website http://www.archer.org.
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