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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Revisiting “The Hill We Climb”
Amanda Gorman's poem speaks to a shared American experience that resonates with youth and inspires hope.
Belonging, Connections and Growth: Reflections on an Exchange
Two teachers share how a school exchange trip had a lasting impact on staff and students alike, and how Facing History UK helped to make it happen.
An Exciting Summer of Learning
Explore our array of summer professional development opportunities to help you prepare for an impactful school year ahead.
AAPI Trailblazers: Anna May Wong, Larry Itliong, and Mee Moua
Discover how AAPI upstanders Anna May Wong, Larry Itliong, and Mee Moua not only made their mark on the world but widened the path for others.
Monuments and Memorials Are Conversation Starters
Dimitry Anselme discusses how monuments and memorials can be an entry point for students to discover underrepresented stories.
A Teacher and His Former Student Reflect on Choosing to Participate
Gene Woods taught Chevon Williams in a Facing History classroom—he helped inspire her to be an upstander, just as a teacher years before had done for him.
EdFix Interview: Teaching Difficult History in Turbulent Times
Abby Weiss and Dimitry Anselme talk with Michael Feuer, Dean of GW's Graduate School of Education about helping educators navigate current events in the classroom.
Bringing to Light the Diversity and Complexity of AAPI Heritage and Culture in 4 Essays
AAPI Heritage Month provides each of us an important opportunity to take a deeper dive into the diverse experiences, perspectives, and stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander people and communities.
A message of gratitude and encouragement this Teacher Appreciation Week
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate all educators and thank you for helping build a more ethical, compassionate future.
Confronting the Legacy of Chinese Exclusion
Examining the legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act is important to understanding both US immigration policy & the roots of anti-Asian sentiment.
Classroom Resources on AAPI History and Contemporary Life
These resources can help you explore the complexities of Asian and Pacific Islander American histories and contemporary experiences with students.
