Please join Facing History and Ourselves at Freedom House on October 18, 2018 for The Right to Vote: Historical and Contemporary Struggles for Democracy. The right to vote is central to participation in a democracy but access to the ballot box is not always available to all Americans. The struggle to earn the right to vote has been central to civil rights movements throughout United States history. Contemporary concerns over the security of voting rights also expose the fragility of democracy and the need for an informed and active citizenry.

By exploring the choices made by individuals and groups, we will explore why many Americans risked their lives to earn and protect the right to vote. We will also address other ways that students can use their voice and agency to create positive change in their schools and communities.

Are you a seasoned Facing History teacher interested in digging deeper into Facing History case studies while also expanding your professional network? Join us for a three-part workshop series that is focused on doing just this.

In today’s global climate, the urgency of sustaining democratic societies that are pluralistic, open, and resilient to violence is more pressing than ever. Studying the Holocaust and human behavior allows students to wrestle with profound moral questions raised by this history while fostering their skills in ethical and moral reasoning, critical analysis, empathy, and civic engagement—all of which are critical habits of mind for sustaining democracy. This online course features the fully revised, digital edition of Holocaust and Human Behavior and is intended for educators in a Jewish setting.

Learn how to prepare students to use primary sources for the new Global History Regents exam.

Join Facing History and award-winning journalist Dashka Slater, author of the YA nonfiction book The 57 Bus, for an evening discussion.

 

What are different reasons people join revolutions and movements for social change? How do memoirs help us to examine the relationship between identity, society, and history?

 

In today’s global climate, the urgency of sustaining democratic societies that are pluralistic, open, and resilient to violence is more pressing than ever. Studying the Holocaust and human behavior allows students to wrestle with profound moral questions raised by this history while fostering their skills in ethical and moral reasoning, critical analysis, empathy, and civic engagement—all of which are critical habits of mind for sustaining democracy.

This workshop introduces educators to Teaching Mockingbird, which incorporates civic education, ethical reflection, and historical context into a literary exploration of Harper Lee's beloved novel.

This workshop will focus on Facing History’s approach to bringing current events into the classroom.