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Supporting educators, schools, and districts across California with the majority of funds coming from community and donors.
Team Training Opportunity for California Educators
This opportunity is for teams of educators and their supporting administrators in California who are looking to partner with Facing History and Ourselves during the 2023-2024 school year.
Team Training Opportunity for California Educators
This opportunity is for teams of educators and their supporting administrators in California who are looking to partner with Facing History and Ourselves during the 2023-2024 school year.
For close to 30 years, we have partnered with educators, schools, and districts across California. Our California presence began in Los Angeles in 1994 and in 1997 in San Francisco.
Resources for Your Classroom
Our teaching materials and professional development resources are designed to help middle and secondary school educators meet the California History-Social Science Framework and State Seal of Civic Engagement requirements.
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