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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Teaching about Voting and Elections
Schools have always played a role in preparing young people for civic life. Grow your students' civic engagement with Facing History.
August Assemblies
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of August for use with S1-S4 students.
Martha’s Vineyard, an African American Seaside Paradise
With the charming town of Oak Bluffs as a center of activity, Martha’s Vineyard became—and remains—a peaceful holiday playground for Black Americans.
Alice Milliat, a pioneer of women’s sport
Step into the world of Alice Milliat, a pioneering spirit who defied societal norms and revolutionised women’s sports.
Ida B. Wells, an Upstander through Journalism
Wells's trailblazing reporting is an enduring lesson in the importance of journalism as a conduit for vital information.
'Change Starts with Us': Our Student Reporters’ Perspective
Two student reporters provide an account of our recent anniversary event as part of their work experience.
Celebrating 20 Years of Facing History & Ourselves in the UK
On 21 June we held two events to showcase the work of Facing History UK and celebrate our twentieth anniversary.
Summer PD from Facing History is a Game Changer
We create professional learning opportunities that kindle a spark in teachers. We show teachers how to make that spark ignite for their students.
To Teach or Not to Teach To Kill a Mockingbird
Facing History offers tools that can help you navigate the decision of whether—and how—to teach To Kill a Mockingbird responsibly.
July Assemblies
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of July for use with KS3-4 and S1-4 students.
Boost Students’ Media Literacy with These Great Resources
Create spaces in the classroom to teach about media literacy with current events resources and strategies from Facing History.