Partnering With Educators
Facing History partners with educators around the world to help students prepare for civic life and better understand themselves and the world.
In today’s rapidly shifting world, it can be especially difficult to discuss the complex social, political, and cultural challenges unfolding every day and the ways they affect educators’ and students’ lives.
At Facing History, we understand this challenge. We have spent more than three decades partnering with educators to help them and their students make sense of what they hear, read, and watch.
Through this program, diverse educators are met with a welcoming and supportive community where they will be respected, valued, and heard.
Current Events in the Classroom
Explore classroom resources for making connections between current events and your curriculum, including activities and discussion strategies for high school and middle school students.
“We support the whole educator — as a professional, as an individual, and as a member of society.”
Abby Weiss
Smith Family Senior Vice President and Chief Officer, Program & Thought Leadership
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“I was born to be a teacher. I first started using Facing History 10 years ago. Using the strategies from Facing history is like an awakening.” - Claudia B., Santa Monica High School Video
95% of educator participants in our seminars report the course positively affected their feelings about being a teacher.
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Whether you’re interested in equity and justice, social-emotional learning, civic education, school leadership, student-centered classrooms, or supplementing your yearlong curriculum — we’re here with you every step of the way.
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In response to the rise of legislation targeting transgender people, Facing History provides resources for educators to build an affirming, welcoming class community for your students, especially trans and non-binary students.
