Museum Education
| Grant Information | |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education |
| Location | United States |
| Cycle Year | 2023 |
| Organization Information | |
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| Organization Name (provided by applicant) | Dallas Holocaust Museum |
| Organization Name (provided by automatic EIN validation) |
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| EIN | 75-2113723 |
| Website | www.dhhrm.org |
| Contact Information | |
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| Contact Name | Mrs. Sabrina Miranda lawson |
| Phone | 469-399-5197 |
| smiranda@dhhrm.org | |
| Address |
300 N Houston St
Dallas
TX
75202
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| Additional Information | |
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| Used for | The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum respectfully requests a grant of $5,000 from the Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation to support the Museum in its mission to provide quality, engaging, and memorable education to students and teachers. By sharing the lessons learned from the Holocaust and other human rights violations, the Museum inspires Upstanders, those who take action against injustice to make a positive difference. Nearly 120,000 students annually from throughout Texas and surrounding states will visit the Museum and participate in educational programs, of which more than 70% are from low-income schools. |
| Benefits | As the only museum serving North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana with a dual focus on the Holocaust and human rights, the Museum is a crucial resource for students and teachers. The Museum teaches students about some of humanity’s most incredible stories of struggle and courage in an age-appropriate way, empowering students to stand against hatred. A recent study found that 81% of students were inspired to become an Upstander after a visit to the Museum and teachers indicated that, not only does the Museum positively impact student knowledge and behavior, but teachers benefited from increased knowledge on the topics to help them teach about this history in their classrooms. |
| Proposal Description | Recent local and global events illustrate the growing scourge of antisemitism and racially motivated hatred that the Museum works to combat. Texas is the state with the third-most active hate groups. Hateful rhetoric online continues to surge. This uptick in antisemitism and racism is not just anecdotal. It is an urgent matter that has real life impacts. Just as hatred is learned, it can be unlearned. The Museum was founded in 1984 by Holocaust survivors who saw it as their responsibility to build a place for future generations to learn about the dire consequences of hatred. The Museum covers the history of the Holocaust, the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights following World War II, historical and contemporary genocides, and America’s journey for human and civil rights by tracing 12 paths: African Americans’ Rights, American Indians’ Rights, Asian Americans’ Rights, Children's Rights, Criminal Justice, Disability Rights, Hispanic Rights, Immigrant Rights, LGBTQ+ Rights, Slavery and Human Trafficking, Religious Rights, and Women’s Rights. The Museum highlights Upstanders throughout history who found the strength to endure the unimaginable and accomplish the extraordinary.
The Museum’s lessons, based on its historical exhibition, align with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum requirements. While the State of Texas mandates Holocaust education, many schools do not have access to quality, age-appropriate Holocaust and human rights education resources that are TEKS-aligned and cannot afford to create and implement these on their own. The Museum fills this gap by providing teachers with research-based content, interactive programs, and effective tools to teach these lessons. Educational resources and programs are available in both English and Spanish to reach even more students. A combination of in-person visits, virtual programs, and classroom resources gives students and teachers a deeper understanding of this history, its connections to our reality, and the skills they need to be Upstanders. By studying this history, students learn that the actions of one person can impact the lives of many and they are inspired to confront hatred. The Museum teaches students about civics, citizenship, and civil and human rights history to illustrate the importance of civic responsibility and community involvement. This knowledge helps students feel empowered and inspired to make a positive difference in their communities, even if it is a small act. The Museum has partnerships with more than 16 school districts to provide educational programs and field trips to nearly 120,000 students annually. Through the Museum Experience Fund, students from Title 1 and economically disadvantaged schools receive free admission, transportation, and curriculum support from the Museum. Each of these students and their teachers will have access to research-based, effective, and engaging civics and citizenship education. Funding from Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation will support the work of the Museum to positively influence behavior through education. It is crucial that students learn lessons they can take with them beyond the classroom. The Museum gives students the tools to become everyday Upstanders in society and prepare for a future of achievement, civic responsibility, and professional success. |