Genocide Education Resources and Guidance

Signed into law by Governor Baker on December 2, 2021, Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2021 , An act concerning genocide education, requires all middle and high schools to provide instruction in the history and patterns of genocide. LEAs may integrate genocide education across a variety of subjects such as history, civics, and English Language Arts. Instruction should be aligned to the standards included in the 2018 History and Social Science Curriculum Framework but may extend beyond the histories of specific genocides referenced in that document. The resources on this page are intended to support districts and educators in implementing genocide education in their contexts.

Grant Resources

The Joint Questions and Answers Document for FY27 FC589 Civics Teaching and Learning Grant and FC215 Genocide Education Grant will be periodically updated through March 20, 2026.

Application Now Open for the FY27 Genocide Education Grant by March 30, 2026! Visit the RFP for more information and apply on GEM$.

Instructional Tools & Guidance

Genocide Education FAQ
This resource provides general guidance related to implementation of the Genocide Education mandate.
Planning Through an Inclusive, Critical, and Responsive Lens: Quick Reference Guide and Planning Questions
The planning questions can be applied to any Topic (set of related content standards) in the Framework, helping educators approach instruction in a way that is inclusive, critical, and responsive to student identities.
K–12 Curriculum Materials Guide (word version )
See Genocide Education Supplemental Materials for free 9–12 materials to support instruction.

Research

Last Updated: January 29, 2026