Idaho State Standards

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Idaho Holocaust Education Summary

Legal Status

  • Mandated by law: No
  • As of 2025, Idaho has not formally mandated Holocaust education in state law
  • A House concurrent resolution (HCR 25) encourages the Idaho Department of Education to adopt age-appropriate Holocaust instruction, development of classroom resources, and educator guidance

How the Holocaust Appears in Idaho’s Standards

Middle & High School (Grades 7–12)

  • Holocaust education is encouraged but not required
  • Curriculum recommendations include studying prejudice, racism, intolerance, and genocide, with potential inclusion of survivor testimony and historical context

Supplemental Teaching Tools Encouraged

Educators may enhance instruction with resources such as:

  • Wassmuth Center for Human Rights materials (Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial)
  • Echoes & Reflections curriculum
  • U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum resources
  • Survivor testimony and primary source documents

Teaching Notes for Idaho Educators

AreaGuidance
Mandated by LawNo
Included in CurriculumEncouraged via resolution, not required
Grade LevelsMiddle and high school (grades 7–12)
Instructional FlexibilityHigh – districts are encouraged to adopt Holocaust instruction voluntarily
Professional DevelopmentSupported indirectly; resources suggested but not state-funded

Conclusion

While Idaho does not legally require Holocaust education, state leaders encourage its inclusion through a legislative resolution urging the Department of Education to provide guidance and classroom materials. Schools and educators are recommended to adopt age-appropriate study of the Holocaust—covering historical, ethical, and civic dimensions—using available resources such as the Wassmuth Center, Echoes & Reflections, and survivor testimony.

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