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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Culture et identités
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.
Nine of Our Favorite Back-to-School Activities and Resources
Try these classroom activities and resources at the start of the year to build a foundation for learning all year long.
A Gift for Your Classroom: Free Poster Download
Use our classroom posters to help foster a thoughtful and reflective learning environment.
Stormé DeLarverie: The Woman Who (Maybe) Threw the First Punch at Stonewall
Facing History details the fascinating life of a gay rights icon deserving of more recognition.
Building Community in Polarised Times
Our panel, convened with the LSE Faith Centre and Atlantic Fellows, addressed how we can create inclusive spaces in schools and beyond.
Reads for the Juneteenth Holiday: Eight Recommended Titles
Facing History staff have recommended recent favorite books in celebration of Juneteenth.
Critical Thinking for Complex Issues: An Afternoon in Manchester with Jeffrey Boakye
Jeffrey’s inspiring remarks opened a Facing History classroom session on names, identity, belonging and community.
Arab American Authors: Seven Recommended YA Titles
Facing History staff have recommended recent favorite authors and titles in celebration of Arab American Heritage Month.
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.
Celebrating Women: International Women’s Day and Women's History Month 2025
Resources and activities to support you in marking these in your classrooms.
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2025 in the Classroom
Resources and activities to support you in marking LGBT+ History Month in your classrooms.
