Facing History and Ourselves

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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What Happened During the Insurrection at the US Capitol and Why?

This Teaching Idea guides students to use an iceberg diagram to synthesize the events of January 6, 2021, and outline the complex array of causes at work.

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Responding to the Insurrection at the US Capitol

This Teaching Idea is designed to help guide an initial classroom reflection on the insurrection at the US Capitol that occurred on January 6, 2021.

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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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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.

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