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CPS HHB Letter to Parents and Guardians (Spanish)
Use this letter to inform parents and guardians about what their students will be experiencing in the weeks to come during their study of Holocaust and Human Behavior.
This resource is intended for educators in the United States who are applying Spanish-language resources in the classroom.
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Facing History & Ourselves, “CPS HHB Letter to Parents and Guardians (Spanish)”, last updated Octubre 1, 2023.
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