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.
Deepen Your LGBTQIA+ History Knowledge with These Readings
Our list of Facing History readings offer unique insight into little known stories and unsung heroes from the LGBTQIA+ community.
8 Resources for Teaching Immigration
Explore resources designed to help educators address immigration in the classroom with curiosity and confidence.
A Gift for Your Classroom: Free Poster Download
Use our classroom posters to help foster a thoughtful and reflective learning environment.
All Community Read: George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy
Use this list of recommended resources to join in our All Community Read of George Takei's graphic memoir, They Called Us Enemy.
Latinx Authors and Books for Hispanic Heritage Month and Beyond
Explore these lauded books centered on Hispanic American peoples and their experiences to celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month.
The Little Rock Nine: Connecting 1957 to Today
Resistance to integration in the US didn’t stop just because of a Supreme Court ruling. But nine Black students from Little Rock helped change minds.
October Assemblies (UK)
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of October for use with S1-S4 and KS3-KS4 students.
How Historical Empathy Helps Students Understand the World Today
Developing historical empathy can help students engage with the past while understanding their own role in the world today.
Foster Student Agency While Teaching Current Events
Find strategies and resources to help your students follow the news while protecting their mental health.
Teaching about Labor Rights History
Labor movements have a long history. The rights we have today came out of historic demonstrations and protests.
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.