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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Social-Emotional Learning
History as Our Guide: Understanding What Divides and What Connects
Educator Thomas Lai FitzGibbon reflects on societal tensions and how to promote racial justice in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
On George Floyd
Former Facing History CEO Roger Brooks on the need for examining the killing of George Floyd.
Embracing AAPI Histories and Students All Year Long
Facing History invites you to check out these resources on AAPI history.
Bearing Witness: The Death of George Floyd
We thoughtfully offer our resources to help promote learning and reflection in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder.
Why Just Mercy Matters
The film Just Mercy can offer invaluable insights to students in unpacking the harsh realities of the justice systems.
Activist Jose Antonio Vargas Speaks to Facing History
This 2019 reflection considers the lead up to the DACA US Supreme Court decision alongside the personal immigrant story of journalist Jose Antonio Vargas.
Building Empathy on International Youth Day
In the spirit of International Youth Day, Facing History invites educators to use the power of a story to build empathy and connection in their students.
Red Summer 1919: Remembrance, Education, Action
100 years after the Red Summer, author Wayde Grinstead offers his reflection on this period of racially motivated violence.
Sometimes Empathy is Hard for Teachers
The stresses of teaching can spread educators thin emotionally.
Teaching LGBTQIA+ Students: Insights from Harvey Milk High School
In this interview, Harvey Milk High School staff discuss strategies for engaging with LGBTQIA+ students as an educator.
Red Scarf Girl Today: An Interview with Ji-li Jiang
Red Scarf Girl author Ji-li Jiang illuminates a number of key lessons that American educators and citizens can glean from the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
