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.
February Assemblies (UK)
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of February for use with S1-S4 and KS3-KS4 students.
World Day of Social Justice Activities
Students can explore ways to bring about meaningful change with this collection of resources and journal prompts.
Identity and Belonging: A Student’s Perspective
Facing History student Evelyn shares her poignant reflections on identity, the pervasiveness of stereotyping and the need to belong.
Aliens in Their Own Land: The Incarceration of Japanese Americans
When racism and discrimination are deployed as national security measures, how can a nation make amends?
A Conversation on the Complexities of Teaching Black History
Two Facing History staff members have a dialogue about what they’ve learned teaching Black history coming from different lived experiences.
Books on Black History and Life
In addition to using Facing History’s teaching resources on Black history, we invite you to deepen your own learning with these groundbreaking titles.
Educators Have the Power to Strengthen Democracy
See how Facing History's civics education resources strengthen students' civic skills and attitudes about democratic participation.
Celebrating the Significance and Abundance of Black Art
The history of Black art touches all creative genres and includes a wellspring of talent.
Classroom Resources for Discussing Presidential Debates
As the latest presidential election season gets underway use these resources to help students make sense of civil discourse and political rhetoric.
Bring Black History into Your Classroom throughout the Year
History is full of fascinating threads to follow. Discover stories and lessons that will capture your students’ interest during Black History Month.
Inclusive Leadership: Listen with Intention
Facing History’s President and CEO reflects on his personal journey of learning to listen to others and why listening is just a powerful act.