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Beginning the New School Year in New York

New York Director, Peter Nelson, welcomes teachers back, ahead of the new 2016 - 17 school year.

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Bringing the World into the Classroom: A Message from Facing History's President & CEO

Roger Brooks, CEO and President of Facing History on why it’s time to openly discuss, in our classrooms and public spaces, the violence spurred by bigotry and hatred.

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CNN Features an Op-Ed from Facing History's CEO

In advance of the midterm elections, Facing History CEO Roger Brooks stops to consider the impact of non-voters, and worse, uninformed voters in an Op-Ed published on CNN.com.

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Choices

Read a winning essay from Facing History's 2017 "Making Choices in Today's World" by student author Kaitlin. Kaitlin highlights her grandmother's experiences and choices during and after her time in a Japanese American internment camp.

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Congratulations! It's a Mockingbird

Read Cicada's scholarship-winning essay from Facing History's 2017 "Making Choices in Today's World" student essay contest. Cicada explores themes of gender and exclusion in their own life and To Kill a Mockingbird.

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Exploring Our Universe of Obligation: a Message from Roger Brooks

"The new school year is upon us, and as always it brings challenges and boundless possibilities," our President and CEO as he looks to the upcoming year.

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Facing Hate with a Voice of Reason

Read a scholarship winning essay from our 2017 "Making Choices in Today's World" student essay contest. Student author Ewurakua shares her family's personal experiences with racism and discrimination in their own community and draws connections to the novel To kill a Mockingbird.

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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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Finding My Center

Ashley’s experience at the LGBTQ+ Center transformed their perception of themselves as a leader and an agent of change.

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Four Guiding Principles for Difficult Conversations

In the wake of Freddie Gray’s death, a Baltimore teacher finds Facing History tools and resources essential in creating the safe space for students to discuss the painful local events around them.

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