Partner Schools Network

About the Network

Launched in 2008 with 12 schools, today, the Partner Schools Network includes nearly 150 schools across the United States, Mexico, Canada, South Africa, and Great Britain.

Schools in the Partner Schools Network embrace Facing History's core values as foundational to their mission. Participating schools integrate Facing History’s unique approach in classes, advisory groups, faculty meetings, and school community activities.

Teachers, principals, and staff at partner schools commit to ensuring that all students feel known and empowered, and have access to meaningful, academically rigorous, and equitable educational opportunities.

Partner Schools build and sustain the work accomplished during the multi-year Schools Where We Belong engagement. Schools in the network refine  their existing use of Facing History curricula and school culture programs. They may choose to refine existing work or may add new curricula or school-wide approaches impacting more students and grade levels.

Partner schools support one another by being part of a vibrant network. Our network provides opportunities for school leaders and teachers to to share best practices and challenges. Regional and international virtual and in-person events provide opportunities to network and learn from one another. 

Our Impact

Facing History’s evaluation shows that whole-school implementation of our program leads to increased teacher effectiveness and commitment, improvements in students’ academic and civic learning outcomes, a safer and more respectful classroom environment, and a transformed school culture.

See Our Impact

Common Principles of our Partner Schools Network

• We value the complexities of identity and combat prejudice in our school community.
• We examine choices of the past and their legacies to inform our choices today.
• We integrate intellectual rigor, emotional engagement, and ethical reflection.
• We foster dialogue, empathy, and civic participation.