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.
All Community Read: A Spotlight on Disability Rights
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Facing History Staff
Participating in our All Community Read? This list of recommended resources can support you and your school if you would like to join us on our disability rights learning journey.
Holocaust Education Amid Rising Antisemitism: An Interview with Leslie White
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Julie Halterman
Following an antisemetic incident involving high school students, educator Leslie White shared lessons from the Holocaust and helped turn a terrible decision into an opportunity for activism and personal growth.
Design Partner Ron Radziner believes that the work of building empathy, historical understanding, and striving for equity never ends, and it belongs in the workplace. Radziner says their partnership with Facing History "has really been a gift to the firm."
Own Your Impact: A High School Senior’s Reflections
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Facing History Staff
Mark S. discovered Facing History through his high school leadership initiative, and in the process discovered a lot about himself and how he wants to walk through the world.
Elevating Student Voice Through Podcasting and Storytelling
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Facing History Staff
In this interview with educator Molly Josephs, we explore how storytelling helps students find their unique voices & create connections across differences.
Turning Point: the Anniversary of Kristallnacht and Why We Remember
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Jessica Weingartner
Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass) is a violent moment in history that demonstrates the consequences of both targeted hate and passivity from bystanders.