Cleveland
Established in 1999, our Cleveland office has provided programs and resources to public, independent, and religious schools across Northeast Ohio.
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Nonprofit 'Facing History & Ourselves' fights racial inequity through education
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Nonprofit 'Facing History & Ourselves' fights racial inequity through education
Facing History & Ourselves Cleveland has partnered with area educators for more than 20 years, offering one-on-one teaching support, classroom strategies, and lessons on the events shaping Ohio and the world. We support a diverse network of schools—public, charter, independent, and religious—across all grade levels and subject areas.
We have deep relationships with all Cleveland area school districts, including the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). In 2012, CMSD and Facing History started a high school, Facing History New Tech, where Facing History curriculum and values are embedded into every grade level and discipline.
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Our Impact
5900+
educators supported with Facing History guidance and resources.
590
schools in Ohio with Facing History trained educators.
Facing History New Tech is really doing a tremendous job—this school is the real deal. They’ve taken kids that come from challenged homes and have produced strong students and great graduates.
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Judge Kevin K. Kelley and Old Brooklyn resident
Our Leadership
Mark Swaim-Fox
Executive Director
Shelly Saltzman
Advisory Board Chair
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