Kansas State Standards

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Kansas Holocaust Education Summary

Legal Status

  • Mandated by law: No
  • As of 2025, Kansas does not have a legal requirement for Holocaust or genocide education
  • State standards encourage general historical analysis skills—though genocide is not required—by Grades 7–12

How the Holocaust Appears in Kansas’ Standards

Middle & High School (Grades 7–12)

  • No mandated Holocaust instruction
  • Standards focus on analyzing historical events, diverse perspectives, and interpreting multiple sources; Holocaust may be included at the district’s discretion

Supplemental Teaching Tools Encouraged

Educators may choose to use resources such as:

  • Echoes & Reflections curriculum
  • U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum materials
  • Survivor testimony videos and primary source documents
  • Local partner programs, such as offerings from the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education in nearby regions

Teaching Notes for Kansas Educators

AreaGuidance
Mandated by LawNo
Included in CurriculumNot required—Holocaust teaching is optional
Grade LevelsStandards for Grades 7–12, but Holocaust inclusion is not specified
Instructional FlexibilityHigh – districts/schools decide what to include
Professional DevelopmentAvailable via national and regional resources, not state-mandated

Conclusion

Kansas does not legally require Holocaust or genocide instruction. Its history standards emphasize critical thinking, source evaluation, and perspective-taking for Grades 7–12, allowing schools to cover the Holocaust at their discretion. Teachers interested in including Holocaust content can utilize supplemental resources like Echoes & Reflections, museum curricula, and survivor testimony.

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