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.
Student Names: A Key Component to an Inclusive Classroom
Learning how to say students’ names the right way is an important part of the new school year. Ace your first attendance check with these resources.
Commemorating Landmark Voting Rights Legislation and Celebrating Youth Activism
To celebrate International Youth Day and the anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, we reflect on the importance of youth in advocacy movements.
Dr. Carol Anderson on Racial Justice and Voting
We are joined by Dr. Carol Anderson to discuss the struggle for voting rights faced by African Americans over the course of United States history.
Using Facing History in the Workplace, UK
“Facing History at Work” brings together students and employees to explore how what we learn in the classroom also applies in the workplace.
How Two Teenagers Created a Textbook for Racial Literacy
Activist and author Winona Guo discusses the importance of personal narratives in fostering racial literacy and promoting democracy.
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.
5 Ways to Ground Your Teaching in Equity and Justice
Consider these ideas to incorporate or expand your approach to equity and justice curriculum.
Trauma-Informed Teaching in Action: An Expert Interview
Two experts share insights on bringing trauma-informed practices to the classroom in addition to teaching from an equity-centered lens.
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.
Co-creating a New American Tradition
Explore how understanding Juneteenth and the Fourth of July together can tell a story of America that belongs to everyone.