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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The Indomitable Spirit of Marthe Cohn
Marthe Cohn came of age during WWII, a French Jew surrounded by terror. She worked tirelessly to save others, as a nurse, a spy, and a witness to history.
Books about the Holocaust for Middle and High School
Facing History has compiled 12 books about the Holocaust for teaching in the classroom with grade level designation and additional resource options.
Cultivating Growth: Summer Opportunities from Facing History
As the school year winds down, President & CEO Desmond K. Blackburn, PhD details how we’re supporting educational leaders and teachers all summer long.
Stormé DeLarverie: The Woman Who (Maybe) Threw the First Punch at Stonewall
Facing History details the fascinating life of a gay rights icon deserving of more recognition.
“I Wish Our Work Was Irrelevant”: Reflecting on 80 Years of Holocaust Education
A recent Facing History webinar with scholar Dr. Michael Berenbaum explored the past, present, and future of this vital field.
Understanding Our Past and Shaping Our Future During Civic Season
Learn more about Civic Season in this interview with upstander Alex Edgar, Youth Engagement Manager of Made By Us.
Reads for the Juneteenth Holiday: Eight Recommended Titles
Facing History staff have recommended recent favorite books in celebration of Juneteenth.
Teaching for Equity and Justice: Community-Building with BIPOC Educators
Three BIPOC Educator Roundtable participants reflect on their experiences and where to go next.
Learning in Context & Community: Reflections from Montgomery
Facing History & Ourselves President & CEO Desmond K. Blackburn, PhD thinks through lessons learned from our organizational summit in Alabama.
More Than Just an Athlete: Nneka Ogwumike’s Activism On and Off the Court
Facing History highlights a true upstander—and WNBA legend—who tirelessly advocates for social justice and equality.
Eshika Kaul, a Facing History Upstander
Meet a Facing History student alum and hear first-hand how her high school experience encouraged her pursuit of activism and a law degree.
