U.S States Standards for Teaching the Holocaust

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In the United States, state standards for teaching the Holocaust in middle and high schools are educational guidelines set by individual state departments of education to ensure that students receive age-appropriate, accurate, and meaningful instruction about the Holocaust.

These standards vary by state, but many include requirements to teach the historical context of the Holocaust, the rise of antisemitism, the actions of perpetrators, and the experiences of victims and survivors.

Some states, like Florida, New Jersey, and California, mandate Holocaust education by law, while others offer strong recommendations or integrate it into broader social studies or human rights curricula. The goal of these standards is to promote historical understanding, moral reflection, and the development of empathy, so that students grasp the consequences of hatred and the importance of standing against injustice.

Select a State below, to check the Holocaust educational standards:

Leslie Benitah is a journalist, filmmaker, and third-generation Holocaust survivor dedicated to preserving memory and com- bating historical denial through storytelling. Holding a PhD in Journalism from the Sorbonne, she began her career as a journalist, later becoming editor-in-chief, and eventually serving as Executive Producer for TF1, France’s leading network, where she helped shape primetime content for millions of viewers.

After moving to Miami in 2006, she ran a major French- language publication before returning to film, directing critically acclaimed documentaries and collaborating with top production companies for over 20 years.

Driven by activism and education, Leslie co-founded The Last Ones—a groundbreaking documentary series that has amassed millions of views across social media and is used as an official educational tool in schools worldwide. Featuring over 150 survivor testimonies filmed across multiple continents, The Last Ones bridges past and present, ensuring younger generations remain engaged with Holocaust history. Leslie frequently speaks in schools, advocating for education as the most powerful tool against misinformation and hate.