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.
Celebrating Our Southern California Community of Upstanders
In our annual Southern California Partner School Network Upstander Celebration, we highlight the actions of upstanders within this community.
LA Upstanders: A Digital Gallery
Read inspiring stories of students and educators from our Southern California Partner School Network who have exemplified what it means to be an upstander.
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.
Honoring Harry Belafonte by Teaching Civil Rights
Build on Harry Belafonte's work toward realizing the full promise of our democracy with these civil rights resources.
I was born to be a teacher.
Claudia Bautista is a passionate educator who has witnessed the power of Facing History to nurture conversation and inspire action.
Desmond K. Blackburn, PhD Joins Facing History & Ourselves as New President and CEO
Veteran educator Desmond K. Blackburn, PhD brings expertise and commitment to supporting teachers and empowering young people.
Hearty Congratulations and Thank You to Departing CEO, Roger Brooks
After a successful tenure Roger Brooks retires from Facing History & Ourselves on April 9, 2023. We celebrate all he has accomplished with gratitude.
In Memoriam: Margot Stern Strom’s Lasting Legacy
On March 28, 2023, Facing History’s founder passed away at the age of 81. Her vision and work continues to impact students and teachers around the world.
What Does a Current Event Lesson Look Like?
Three Facing History educators discuss how breaking news and world events are integrated into their classroom routine.
Standing up for Disability Rights: A Day of Reflection & Action
In honor of disability awareness & disability rights activist Judy Heumann, Facing History is hosting a day of reflection & action on March 30, 2023.