Parent Guide > Dark History Of Rwanda's Genocide

by NPR.org 2014

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Dark History Of Rwanda's Genocide" by NPR.org.

In "Dark History of Rwanda's Genocide Makes It Hard To Move On," Steve Inskeep discusses moving on from the Rwandan Genocide with Rwanda's Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"Which is more important: freedom or security?" and "How can we achieve peace?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this interview at home:
    • What was "Dark History Of Rwanda's Genocide" about?
    • What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
    • What did you learn about War & Peace?
  • Watch 20 Years After the Rwandan Genocide | Journal Reporters at home with your child.