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.
Challenging Racial and Religious Hatred in the Classroom
A look at recent teacher training sessions to support teachers in discussing racial and religious hatred in the classroom.
Hope Will Never Be Silent
How do we remain hopeful in the face of overwhelming sorrow and anger? Use these strategies to help you and your students stay engaged.
Inclusive Leadership: Lean into Discomfort
Facing History’s President and CEO offers advice for school leaders on how to navigate polarizing moments with students, staff, and the communities you serve.
Religious Inclusion in the Workplace with Prof. Binna Kandola
Much emphasis has been placed in recent times on racial and gender inclusivity, but an area that's often overlooked is religious inclusion.
Who are we without our values?
The values that lead Facing History extend beyond the classroom. Our entire community are participants in the work we do.
Donor Spotlight: Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust
Since 2007 the Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust has helped combat bigotry and hate by supporting the expansion of Facing History's outreach.
Bringing Down Barriers in Schools
Angela Sims, principal of Ted Lenart Regional Gifted Center, shares her introduction to equity education and how it led her to Facing History's work.
Headed to NCSS? Make Sure to Connect with Facing History!
Facing History has a booth and is offering three sessions at the 2023 NCSS Annual Conference—join us to learn more about our social studies work.
Donor Spotlight: Tom and Elizabeth Wippman
Longtime donors Tom and Elizabeth Wippman believe that a Facing History education will help our democracy thrive.
Meet Joe Nappi: Facing History Educator and New Jersey State Teacher of the Year
Award-winning teacher Joe Nappi talks about his unlikely journey into teaching and the Facing History workshop that changed the course of his career.
5 Tips for Speaking across Difference over the Holidays
As social gatherings commence this holiday season, explore these suggestions to help keep dialogue around sensitive topics productive and meaningful.