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Founded by educators for educators, the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) is the leading educators’ association in Texas and the largest independent educators’ association in the United States. ATPE exists to serve the needs of Texas teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators and all public education employees and fights for our schools on the local, state and national levels. The ATPE philosophy is simple. We believe it takes everyone working together to improve Texas public schools. We work with all stakeholders in public education, regardless of political party or platform. We work collaboratively with all sides of any debate to find the best solution. And we represent the priorities defined by our members—working educators who are passionate about Texas public schools.
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In a follow-up to her recent conversation with Elizabeth SoRelle from the Texas Holocaust, Genocide and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC), host Andrea Hutlock has a meaningful conversation with retired educator Claudia Loewenstein from the THGAAC Speakers Bureau, whose family history and classroom experience have shaped her passion for Holocaust education.
As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Claudia grew up hearing firsthand accounts of life in Nazi Germany and the devastating impact of antisemitism on families and communities. In this episode, she reflects on the responsibility she feels to share those stories with students across Texas and explains why personal narratives can make history feel immediate and real for young learners.
Andrea and Claudia discuss the importance of helping students connect emotionally with historical events while creating space for thoughtful classroom conversations and deeper reflection. The episode also explores the role Holocaust speakers can play in Texas schools, the educational opportunities available through the THGAAC, and the importance of helping students understand Jewish culture as a living and continuing part of everyday life.
Additional ATPE resources:
- The ATPE Podcast episode with the THGAAC’s SoRelle
- New ATPE Professional Learning Portal course developed in collaboration with THGAAC: “Teaching Jewish History and Holocaust Education”
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