About
Facing History & Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate.
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We are Facing History & Ourselves
From one classroom in Brookline, Massachusetts in 1976, Facing History & Ourselves has become a global organization with a network of hundreds of thousands of middle and secondary school educators reaching millions of students worldwide.
Our Vision
We envision a world where students and teachers realize the power of their decision-making to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. Together, we are strengthening democracy by preparing the next generation to build more civil and just communities based on knowledge and compassion.
Our Values
We create space for each other. We seek out and learn from diverse experiences and perspectives.
We are curious. We ask big questions, create connections, and dig into the complexity of our actions and behaviors, past and present.
We listen first and listen actively. We consider listening a practice and skill, not just an activity.
We act with empathy and kindness. We work to understand others and build a world where everyone feels they belong.
We stand up. We recognize injustice and speak up when we see it.
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Join Our Team
Our dedicated and diverse staff is committed to the intellectual, moral, and ethical development of young people around the world.
Join Our Team
Our dedicated and diverse staff is committed to the intellectual, moral, and ethical development of young people around the world.
Where We Work
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, our curriculum is taught in every US state and over 100 countries around the world. In addition, we have regional offices in Chicago, Ohio, Memphis, Los Angeles, Boston, New York, and the San Francisco Bay Area. We also partner with entities in Canada and the United Kingdom and educational organizations around the world, including Colombia, France, Mexico, Northern Ireland, and South Africa.
