The Empty Chairs That Uncovered A Hidden History with Cees Koole

In this episode of Pulse, Aldo sits down with Cees Koole, educator and creator of Empty Chairs in the Classroom, a project that explores how history can come alive in ways that profoundly impact both students and communities.

By Aldo de Pape // August 6, 2026 @ 10:23 AM Make AlphaWire Logo preferred on Google News

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They discuss how a simple discovery in a school archive grew into a powerful initiative that reconnects young people with the lives of students who disappeared during the Second World War. Together, they explore why Holocaust education remains as important as ever, how local history shapes our understanding of citizenship, and what it means to move from being a bystander to someone who chooses to act.

This is a thought-provoking conversation about remembrance, education, and the responsibility we all share to preserve the stories of those who came before us.

Sincerely hope you will enjoy our interview with Cees Koole.

More about Cees’ amazing project can be found (in Dutch) here: https://legestoelenindeklas.nl/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlphaWireHQ

This episode was brought together by AlphaWire: https://alphawire.xyz/

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Aldo de Pape

Aldo de Pape is a British-Belgian entrepreneur, author, and host of Pulse by AlphaWire. As CEO of Genomes.io and founder of TeachPitch, he explores how AI, science, and innovation are transforming society. Recognised by Forbes as one of the 13 digital leaders driving education forward, Aldo regularly interviews pioneers shaping the future of science and education.

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