Facing History and Ourselves

Fostering Civil Discourse

Now more than ever classrooms must be a place where students can speak openly, listen empathically, reflect, and learn from each other.

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Election 2020 Teaching Resources

Our US election-season resources are designed to help students think critically about the role of elections, voting, and civic participation in creating and sustaining a just and healthy democracy.

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Join us for Whose Vote Counts with FRONTLINE PBS

A special panel discussion with Dr. Jelani Cobb, June Cross, and Tom Jennings on one of the most contentious presidential elections in recent memory.

Facing History and Ourselves Receives Historic Grant

Facing History and Ourselves announced that the organization received an historic contribution from novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. It is the single largest donation Facing History has ever received.

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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

Innovative Professional Development

Experience exceptional seminars and workshops followed by personalized coaching and support.

Powerful Classroom Resources

Plan a semester-long course, find the perfect lesson plan to teach tomorrow's class, or try out a new teaching strategy.

Unique Pedagogy

Teachers learn to integrate the study of history and literature with ethical decision-making, leading to increased critical thinking, social-emotional learning, historical understanding, and empathy among students.

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