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.
Stacey Abrams on Democracy, Civics, and Education
The New York Times bestselling author and trailblazing political leader Stacey Abrams delivers the keynote address at a special 2023 event.
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.
How Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation is Affecting Students and Teachers in 2023
Legislation targeting queer youth is at an all-time high. Learn more about this troubling trend and get tools to help you foster inclusion and support for all students.
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.
Revisiting “The Hill We Climb”
Amanda Gorman's poem speaks to a shared American experience that resonates with youth and inspires hope.
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.
Poetry and Identity
Bringing poetry into the classroom introduces a model for creative expression and self-reflection that can help students find their voice.
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.