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International Program

Facing History’s International Program works across the globe with educators, schools, civil society organizations, policy makers, and thought leaders to support the development of democratic citizens who are ready to face the past and its legacies. Read on for examples of our international work.
 

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Some of the Places We Work

In 2003, we developed a partnership called Facing the Past - Transforming our Future to provide teachers with resources for exploring South Africa’s past.

Northern Ireland

With our partner, Corrymeela, we help teachers address the violent past and divisions within Northern Irish society.

France

Through our partnership with Afev, we have developed a program to address contemporary racism, antisemistism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hatred.

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Explore Educator Resources

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Democracy & Civic Engagement

Standing Up for Democracy

Designed for students in the United Kingdom, these lessons foster the critical thinking, mutual respect, and toleration necessary to bring about a more humane society.

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Democracy & Civic Engagement

Fostering Civil Discourse (South Africa version)

This guide provides strategies designed to help you navigate these challenging times and support your students to develop effective skills for participation in the classroom and the wider community.

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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Justice & Human Rights

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

This unit leads students through a deep exploration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, from the history of its creation to its legacy in today’s global community.

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Antisemitism & Religious Intolerance

Standing Up to Hatred and Intolerance

Address today's global challenges with lesson plans focused on current events including the refugee crisis and contemporary antisemitism.

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Genocide & Mass Violence

Stolen Lives: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the Indian Residential Schools

Explore our online resource on the Indian Residential Schools and their long-lasting effects on Canada’s Indigenous Peoples.

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Genocide & Mass Violence

The Nanjing Atrocities: Crimes of War

The online companion to our Nanjing Atrocities book includes maps, images, timelines, and readings for students to gain a deeper understanding of East Asia during World War II.

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Holocaust

Holocaust and Human Behavior

Explore the website of our core resource to get online readings, primary sources, and short documentary films on the challenging history of the Holocaust.

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Race in US History

Teaching Mockingbird

Learn how to incorporate civic education, ethical reflection and historical context into a literary exploration of Harper Lee's novel, To Kill A Mockingbird.

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International Events

2020

June

  • 3
    A Conversation with Clint Smith
    Online
    Webinar

    Working for Justice, Equity and Civic Agency in Our Schools: A Conversation with Clint Smith

    Join us for a conversation with Dr. Clint Smith, where we will hear his poetry and reflections on issues of equity and education, both how they have long existed in our country and how they are particularly manifesting today.
    Online
    June 3, 2020
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  • 11
    Holocaust and Human Behavior
    Online
    Online Course

    Holocaust and Human Behavior

    In today’s global climate, the urgency of sustaining democratic societies that are pluralistic, open, and resilient to violence is more pressing than ever. Studying the Holocaust and human behavior allows students to wrestle with profound moral questions raised by this history while fostering their skills in ethical and moral reasoning, critical analysis, empathy, and civic engagement—all of which are critical habits of mind for sustaining democracy.

    Online
    June 11, 2020 - July 22, 2020

  • 11
    Teaching the Reconstruction Era
    Online
    Online Course

    A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era

    This online course explores the Reconstruction era in the United States and the construction of American identity.
    Online
    June 11, 2020 - July 22, 2020

  • 11
    Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird
    Online
    Online Course

    A New Approach to Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird

    This online course introduces educators to "Teaching Mockingbird," which incorporates civic education, ethical reflection, and historical context into a literary exploration of Harper Lee's beloved novel.
    Online
    June 11, 2020 - July 22, 2020

  • 11
    Confronting Coronavirus-Linked Racism
    Online
    Webinar

    Coronavirus-Linked Racism and the Legacy of Yellow Peril

    Join us for a conversation with Dr. Russell Jeung, Professor and Chair of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, and Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, Professor of Asian American Studies and in the Educational Leadership Program at San Francisco State University, to discuss the surge in anti-Asian racism amid the coronavirus pandemic and share stories of resistance and action.
    Online
    June 11, 2020
    8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • 22
    A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era
    Online
    Online Seminar
    $50.00

    Find details on how to register or pay for Facing History professional development, payment options, help with costs, refunds, and the Facing History Educator Network.

    U.S. History: A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era

    How does society rebuild after extraordinary division and trauma, when the ideals and values of democracy are most vulnerable? Join us as we examine this significant period in US history and learn to teach about the Reconstruction era using an approach that helps students connect this history to their own lives and the choices they make today.
    June 22, 2020 - June 25, 2020
    Online

July

  • 13
    Teaching Holocaust and Human Behavior
    Online
    Online Seminar
    $50.00

    Find details on how to register or pay for Facing History professional development, payment options, help with costs, refunds, and the Facing History Educator Network.

    Teaching Holocaust and Human Behavior

    In today’s world, questions of how to build and maintain democratic societies that are pluralistic, open, and resilient to violence are more relevant than ever. Using Facing History’s approach to study the Holocaust, and the fragile democracy that gave rise to the Nazi party, will enable students to wrestle with profound moral questions raised by this history and fosters their skills in civic engagement, ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and empathy — all of which are critical for sustaining democracy. This online seminar features Facing History’s resource Holocaust and Human Behavior and is intended for 6-12th grade world history, U.S. history, humanities, or English language arts educators.

    July 13, 2020 - July 16, 2020
    Online

  • 20
    Teaching for Equity and Justice
    Online
    Online Seminar
    $50.00

    Find details on how to register or pay for Facing History professional development, payment options, help with costs, refunds, and the Facing History Educator Network.

    Teaching for Equity and Justice: An Online Equity Summit

    Educators today have a tremendous responsibility: teaching students content, cultivating social-emotional skills, and preparing informed and active global citizens to create a more equitable and inclusive society. Through interactive and critically conscious pedagogy, join us as we examine the history of American education, current systems of inequity, and provide you with the tools necessary to mitigate these barriers to equity.
    July 20, 2020 - July 23, 2020
    Online

  • 27
    Teaching Civics: Identity, History, and Action
    Online
    Online Seminar
    $50.00

    Find details on how to register or pay for Facing History professional development, payment options, help with costs, refunds, and the Facing History Educator Network.

    Teaching Civics: Identity, History, and Action

    Join Facing History and Ourselves to explore our interdisciplinary approach to civic education. We will learn how to nurture reflective, student-centered classrooms that value student identities and model democratic principles of inclusion, civility and the common good. 

    July 27, 2020 - July 30, 2020
    Online

  • 27
    A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era
    Online
    Online Seminar
    $50.00

    Find details on how to register or pay for Facing History professional development, payment options, help with costs, refunds, and the Facing History Educator Network.

    U.S. History: A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era

    How does society rebuild after extraordinary division and trauma, when the ideals and values of democracy are most vulnerable? Join us as we examine this significant period in US history and learn to teach about the Reconstruction era using an approach that helps students connect this history to their own lives and the choices they make today.
    July 27, 2020 - July 30, 2020
    Online

Stories about Our Work Worldwide

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Facing History Online Courses Start Teacher in Malaysia on a Journey of Growth

For educators in international schools, like Humanities teacher Ann Whiting, online courses provide an opportunity to discover new publications, teaching methods, and other educators. Read her story.

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Memory and Memorials

Making History: Students in Mexico Open Mobile Holocaust Museum

Students and teachers at the Prepa Ibero School in Mexico City, put the finishing touches on a mobile Holocaust museum. 
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Amsterdam Students Create Walking Tour To Commemorate Holocaust Resistance, Persecution

With help from a Margot Stern Strom Innovation Grant, a teacher turns a dream into reality. 

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Democracy & Civic Engagement

Students in Northern Ireland Bridge Differences Through Facing History

Our work with Corrymeela Community's "Facing Our History, Shaping the Future" initiative inspired two schools to work together across the divisions that dictate so much of Northern Irish life.

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