07/22/2026
Heather Yates (second row, 3rd from left) and Anna Wright (bottom row, 3rd from left) tackled tough history this summer.
Yates and Wright participated in an intensive Holocaust education program, called KC to DC, sponsored by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE).
The highlight of KC to DC was a trip to tour the exhibitions at the United States
Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. Educators in the 2026 cohort
engaged in eleven hours of virtual classroom learning taught by the MCHE team and completed an intensive guided self-study assignment on Holocaust history.
The goals of the KC to DC program are to increase educators’ historical knowledge,
instructional skills, and connections to MCHE’s team and resources. Another goal is to foster supportive relationships among the teachers themselves. As Yates and Wright return to Fulton Public Schools this year, they will be better able to implement effective and meaningful Holocaust lessons for their students.
"Visiting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and learning from historians and educators brought history to life. It reinforced the importance of teaching students not only about the Holocaust, but also about the consequences of hatred, prejudice, and indifference". - Heather Yates
“Throughout my time in this study, I tried my best to always remember the humanity of the tragedy. While being in DC, seeing the history firsthand, I could see just how important it is to never forget the humanity of the Holocaust. I would recommend this experience to every person and educator, as it gives you the knowledge to teach others to never let this happen again. Unforgettable experience.” - Anna Wright
KC to DC is funded through the generous support of Sam Devinki, whose parents were Holocaust survivors Fred and Maria Devinki. The program will be on hiatus while USHMM renovates its permanent exhibition during 2027 and 2028. KC to DC will restart in 2029. Visit the MCHE website at www.mchekc.org for more information about professional development for educators, programs for students, and programs for the community.
