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.
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Civic Learning Week Highlights
Facing History reflects on a dedicated week of promoting civic education.
The Power of Historical Connections: Teaching the Past to Understand the Present
Understanding the relationship between past and present is both key to a healthy democracy and crucial to the education of young people.
April Assemblies
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of April for use with Key Stage 3-4 and S1-4 students.
Frances Perkins: The Most Consequential Woman You’ve Never Heard Of
Facing History talks with the Executive Director of the Frances Perkins Center to learn more about the fascinating life of an unsung hero.
Celebrating Women: International Women’s Day and Women's History Month 2025
Resources and activities to support you in marking these in your classrooms.
Nikki Giovanni’s Poetry of History and Love
Facing History examines the life and legacy of the iconic poet and activist.
Rosa Parks: “There was nothing to do but keep going.”
In this brief history of the life of Rosa Parks, Facing History highlights some of the pivotal moments that shaped her and defined her social justice work.
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2025 in the Classroom
Resources and activities to support you in marking LGBT+ History Month in your classrooms.
New Year, Same Mission and Drive
Facing History & Ourselves President & CEO Desmond K. Blackburn, PhD reflects on the new year and previews upcoming organizational activities.
Brave Classrooms Online Course Shapes Educator Confidence in the Classroom
Educators who participated in part one of Facing History’s Brave Classrooms mini-course share how it empowered them to fight antisemitism.
International Day of Education: Developing our AI Critical Literacy
This year’s International Day of Education is dedicated to AI and the opportunities and challenges it presents.
