News & Releases

Welcome! We've created a list to help you explore the best of what we have to offer. It covers topics including educator competencies, classroom resources, inspiring stories, and more.

Get to know the redesigned FacingHistory.org. Building community has never been easier. 

Entering a new school year, full of possibility.

Facing History & Ourselves announces that Jill Garling will succeed Julie Abrams Leff as Chair of the Board of Directors.

New Jewish Education Program Director, Rabbi Yehudah Potok, introduces himself to the Facing History & Ourselves community, with his hopes of deepening relationships with, and providing timely professional development opportunities for our teachers and educators.

Facing History colleagues share tips for creating more educationally equitable school communities.

Since its founding, Facing History has dedicated itself to teaching factual history—in all its complexity.

Eminent Holocaust scholar Lawrence L. Langer raises critical questions about the narratives and languages used to characterize the Holocaust. 

Hate crimes targeting Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) communities have deep roots in US history. We decry the violence in Atlanta and mourn with the victims' families.

As the National Women's History Museum launches its first physical exhibit, we consider what it means to make space for underrepresented stories.

Facing History & Ourselves announces the organization received an historic contribution from novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Start integrating Social-Emotional Learning in the classroom with this high-level look at what SEL is, along with some helpful intro tools.