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.
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.
Paragraph 175 & the Origins of the Pink Triangle
Learn about Paragraph 175 and the origins of the pink triangle, now a reclaimed source of pride and remembrance in LGBTQIA+ communities.
Understanding Our Past and Shaping Our Future During Civic Season
Learn more about Civic Season in this interview with upstander Alex Edgar, Youth Engagement Manager of Made By Us.
A Brief History of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 was not always widely known, but that has changed. The lessons of this moment in history remain deeply relevant today.
“Learning should never be stagnant.”
Lori Zaimi credits Facing History training for fostering an inclusive and responsive culture among her staff and students.
Donor and Board Member Spotlight: Lamont Jones
Chair of Facing History Chicago’s Membership Committee, Lamont Jones, shares how he honors the lessons of history.
YA Books on The LGBTQIA+ Experience
Engage students in important themes raised in these books that center and speak to the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people.
Pride Month: Celebration, Education, and Setbacks
In June we make space to connect with and lift up the history and contemporary experiences of LGBTQIA+ upstanders.
Using Poetry to Teach US History
Poetry can connect students to the emotions and decisions of experiences of people throughout US history.
How Palm Beach County, Florida Adopted Facing History Curriculum
Kim Coombs details the process of bringing Facing History into her school district and the value add for teachers.
Celebrating Our California Community of 2024 Upstanders
In our annual California Partner School Network Upstander Celebration, we highlight the actions of upstanders within this community.