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.
9 of Our Favorite Back-to-School Activities and Resources
Try these classroom activities and resources at the start of the year to build a foundation for learning all year long.
September Assemblies
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of September for use with S1-S4 and KS3-KS4 students.
“Facing History taught me that we have to care for and empathize with others.”
David Gomez credits Facing History with helping him find his voice, reach great academic heights, and use his talents to assist others.
Building Belonging with New Classroom Activities for Back to School
Use our updated Back-to-School Toolkit to help you build community with students and lay the foundation for building a brave, inclusive classroom.
Amp Up Reading in Your Classroom with Facing History’s Book Club Guide
Help your students engage with and enjoy reading with our updated Book Club Guide and professional learning webinar.
Core Principles for Teaching about Freedom and Democracy in US History
Facing History outlines four ways to help your students connect with our C3-aligned US history inquiry.
“Facing History stays with you.”
Elaine Guarnieri-Nunn is a Facing History program director. She leads the expansion of our services with eyes on the past and future.
How Do We Talk About Issues That Matter
Explore our Fostering Civil Discourse guide to help engage students in discussions that invite others in instead of calling them out.
Top 5 Teaching Strategies + Simple Classroom Examples
Refresh your go-to list of effective ways to engage students with Facing History’s top five trending teaching strategies.
Preparing For The Future: Upcoming Professional Development For School Leaders
Learn how Facing History’s professional development offerings can help support school leaders in meeting your school’s goals.
New Partnership to Combat Bullying & Bias
Our new collaboration with Making Caring Common and The Choose Kindness Project aims to help educators and parents support teenagers’ social-emotional wellbeing.