Facing History and Ourselves

Reflecting on Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb"

Use these activities to help students reflect on the themes in Amanda Gorman’s Inauguration Day poem and consider how their unique experiences and voices can help America “forge a union with purpose.”

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The Hope and Fragility of Democracy in the United States

In this Teaching Idea, students learn about the history of democratic and anti-democratic efforts in the United States and examine sources that illuminate this tension from Reconstruction through today.

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Examining Race and Wellbeing in the Workplace

Watch our recent conversation with Professor Binna Kandola OBE, psychologist and author, discussing the impact of discrimination and micro-incivilities in the workplace.

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Support for Teachers During COVID-19

A growing collection of resources for remote learning, community connections, and engaging conversations about this complex moment.

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People make choices. Choices make history.

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What We Do

We Support Educators

Teachers can increase student engagement and achievement through Facing History’s innovative approach to civics, social studies, humanities, and language arts education.

We Transform Schools

Our approach to whole-staff professional development, school-wide programming, curriculum sequencing, and more creates school communities committed to issues of ethics, social responsibility, and justice.

We Gather Communities

Facing History convenes community members for meaningful dialogue about today’s most profound and challenging issues. Speakers and topics address what it means to be a citizen in a democratic society and inspire positive change in the world.

How We Do It