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.
“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.
Remembering Leading Armenian Scholar, Dr. Richard G. Hovannisian
Hovanissian's work preserving Armenian history and his contributions to Facing History's Armenian Genocide curriculum will not be forgotten.
Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
David Blight’s celebrated biography of Frederick Douglass provides insight into a complicated hero of the 19th century.
Centering Queer History and Students in the Classroom: Insights from Eric Marcus
Eric Marcus speaks with Facing History about his experience researching LGBTQIA+ history and how he helps students connect to these stories.
Corporate Sponsor Spotlight: KLA
Inspired by Facing History’s unique approach, KLA has helped bring our curriculum to hundreds of educators and classrooms across the country.
Why I Am the Educator I Dreamed of Becoming
Facing History Educator Hannah Nguyen describes how her transformative experiences as a student inspired the way she teaches.
Celebrating Our Southern California Community of Upstanders
In our annual Southern California Partner School Network Upstander Celebration, we highlight the actions of upstanders within this community.
LA Upstanders: A Digital Gallery
Read inspiring stories of students and educators from our Southern California Partner School Network who have exemplified what it means to be an upstander.
A Teacher and His Former Student Reflect on Choosing to Participate
Gene Woods taught Chevon Williams in a Facing History classroom—he helped inspire her to be an upstander, just as a teacher years before had done for him.
A message of gratitude and encouragement this Teacher Appreciation Week
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate all educators and thank you for helping build a more ethical, compassionate future.
I was born to be a teacher.
Claudia Bautista is a passionate educator who has witnessed the power of Facing History to nurture conversation and inspire action.