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Recent updates, immersive stories and relevant articles from around The Anne Frank Center USA – here’s what’s new and noteworthy from our transformative programs and community outreach initiatives to ways we’re honoring Anne Frank’s legacy and amplifying her message.

Educator Spotlight

NYC School Teacher Complements Holocaust Curriculum with AFC USA Residencies

AFC USA Blog

Spokane’s Carla Peperzak Middle School Welcomes Sapling and Honors Namesake

AFC USA Blog

KDKA-TV: Pittsburgh Anne Frank Tree Planted at Seton Hill University

In The News

The Pacific Northwest Islander: Spokane’s Peperzak Middle School receives honorary sapling from the Anne Frank Center

In The News

Stockton University: “Anne Frank Tree’ Sapling Planted to Remember Gail Rosenthal”

In The News

The Press of Atlantic City: “Anne Frank’s tree taking root at Stockton University”

Upcoming Events

May 5

Wagner College Sapling Dedication

Invite only

May 5, 2026 / 10:30 AM

Wagner College Campus. Staten Island, NY

June 2-3

Teaching the Holocaust: Alabama Holocaust Education Center

Dr. Lauren Bairnsfather, CEO, and Katie Meade, Education Specialist, presenting

June 2-3, 2026
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham, AL

PAST Events

April 27

The Future of Holocaust Remembrance

April 27, 2026 / 7:00 PM

Speaker: Dr. Lauren Bairnsfather, AFC CEO

Baylor University,
Waco, TX

April 16

Carla the Rescuer Screening

April 16, 2026 / 7:00 PM

The Panida Theater, Sandpoint, ID

April 13

Yom HaShoah Community Commemoration

April 13, 2026 / 7:00 PM

Includes performance of ‘Plenty of Courage’

Kean University,
Union, NJ

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