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.
Imagining Solutions to Political Polarization During the Election Season
Explore educational strategies and expert research that can help students better understand political polarization and embrace diversity of thought.
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Donor Spotlight: FedEx Corporation
FedEx has been a generous partner with Facing History since 1989. They’ve seen our classroom approach firsthand and believe in the value of our work.
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Supporting Students After the Summer’s Civil Unrest
Suggestions for how to support students to process and learn from the events of the summer.
Historical Diaries and Journals as a People's History
Historical diaries and journals help us picture what it was like to live in the past and remind us of the role that our choices play in shaping the future.
Martha’s Vineyard, an African American Seaside Paradise
With the charming town of Oak Bluffs as a center of activity, Martha’s Vineyard became—and remains—a peaceful holiday playground for Black Americans.
Alice Milliat, a pioneer of women’s sport
Step into the world of Alice Milliat, a pioneering spirit who defied societal norms and revolutionised women’s sports.
Ida B. Wells, an Upstander through Journalism
Wells's trailblazing reporting is an enduring lesson in the importance of journalism as a conduit for vital information.
'Change Starts with Us': Our Student Reporters’ Perspective
Two student reporters provide an account of our recent anniversary event as part of their work experience.
Celebrating 20 Years of Facing History & Ourselves in the UK
On 21 June we held two events to showcase the work of Facing History UK and celebrate our twentieth anniversary.
To Teach or Not to Teach To Kill a Mockingbird
Facing History offers tools that can help you navigate the decision of whether—and how—to teach To Kill a Mockingbird responsibly.