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 and Ourselves' fights racial inequity through education
WKYC Feature
Nonprofit 'Facing History and Ourselves' fights racial inequity through education
Facing History and 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.
Our Impact
5900+
We have supported over 5900 area educators with Facing History guidance and resources.
590
There are over 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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Kevin Kelley, Cleveland City Council president and Old Brooklyn resident
Building a Future Together
Facing History Cleveland is strengthening its community presence and celebrating its new home, The Saltzman Family Center for Facing History, located on the growing campus of Urban Community School.
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
2050 W. 47th Street Cleveland, OH 44102
cleveland [at] facinghistory.org
Executive Director: Mark Swaim-Fox
Advisory Board Chair: Shelly Saltzman
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