Ideas This Week
Ideas This Week is your hub for updates on all things Facing History—from announcements and featured press to expert interviews, impact stories, and essays on the ideas driving our work.
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Impact Story
Three 7th Graders Discuss Finding Themselves in Chicago
Students share how their Facing History middle school class project took them through a journey of self-discovery and reflection.
Our Impact in Philadelphia: Engaging Difficult Classroom Conversations in a Diverse District
Facing History reflects on the first of a three-year district partnership with the School District of Philadelphia.
The Indomitable Spirit of Marthe Cohn
Marthe Cohn came of age during WWII, a French Jew surrounded by terror. She worked tirelessly to save others, as a nurse, a spy, and a witness to history.
Teaching for Equity and Justice: Community-Building with BIPOC Educators
Three BIPOC Educator Roundtable participants reflect on their experiences and where to go next.
Eshika Kaul, a Facing History Upstander
Meet a Facing History student alum and hear first-hand how her high school experience encouraged her pursuit of activism and a law degree.
Celebrating Our 2025 California Community of Upstanders: A Digital Gallery
Through our annual California Partner School Network Upstander Celebration, we recognize and highlight the actions of upstanders within this community.
Reflections on Empathy and Upstanding from a Facing History Alum
Emily C. took a Facing History class in high school. Now a college sophomore, those lessons continue to resonate and inspire.
Teaching for Equity and Justice: Supporting BIPOC Educators
Facing History caught up with two participants from our BIPOC Educator Roundtable series to discuss takeaways, impact, and where to go next.
“The present is just an accumulation of every little event in history."
A high school senior shares her insights about civic participation after completing the Facing History class “Democracy in Action.”
The Systems That Failed Me, The Ecosystems That Lifted Me Up
All her life Deztinee Geiger experienced the hazards of systemic inequality. Facing History taught her how to confront and change these systems.
Summer PD from Facing History is a Game Changer
We create professional learning opportunities that kindle a spark in teachers. We show teachers how to make that spark ignite for their students.
