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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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.
Facing History’s School Leaders Summer Institute Returns
Another summer, another space for educational leaders to learn how to create a more equitable school culture—with help from our Teaching for Equity & Justice Reflection Tool.
Bringing Our Reconstruction Workshop to Texas
Learn how Facing History is exploring professional development and classroom resources with Texas teachers.
Two Years of Challenges, Milestones, and Growth
President & CEO Desmond K. Blackburn, PhD reflects on his time at the helm of Facing History & Ourselves.
Expanding our Understanding of Jewish Identity
New Facing History resources explore how expanding narratives of Jewish identity fights antisemitism and honors the vibrancy of Jewish life.
Poets for the Moment
As we celebrate National Poetry Month, Facing History considers contemporary poets worth incorporating in the classroom.
An Exciting Summer of Learning
Explore our array of summer professional development opportunities to help you prepare for an impactful school year ahead.
Arab American Authors: Seven Recommended YA Titles
Facing History staff have recommended recent favorite authors and titles in celebration of Arab American Heritage Month.
Civic Engagement Starts in the Classroom: The Power of Inclusive Learning Environments
Facing History President & CEO Desmond K. Blackburn, PhD emphasizes the importance of creating a school environment that empowers both educators and students.
Civic Learning Week Highlights
Facing History reflects on a dedicated week of promoting civic education.
The Power of Historical Connections: Teaching the Past to Understand the Present
Understanding the relationship between past and present is both key to a healthy democracy and crucial to the education of young people.
