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In Memoriam: Margot Stern Strom’s Lasting Legacy
On March 28, 2023, Facing History’s founder passed away at the age of 81. Her vision and work continues to impact students and teachers around the world.
![Margot Stern Strom, Facing History's Founder, sits with one hand on her face looking away from the camera.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-03/MargotSternStrom_FH110347.jpg?h=416b1678&itok=eCko_Shx)
Introducing New Inquiries from Facing History
Facing History has recently expanded our teaching resources library with two C3-style inquiries. Read on to learn about our unique approach to this popular teaching approach.
![Female students raises her hand.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-10/Chicago_Classroom_2019_FH2101532.jpg?h=2e5cdddf&itok=XcIu0If_)
Conversations #BehindtheLens for LGBTQ+ History Month
To mark the month, we talked to three LGBTQ+ creatives working behind the lens about the ways that telling queer stories can cultivate acceptance and tolerance in young people.
![Photo of LGBTQIA+ Pride flags at London Pride 2019](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-02/daniel-james-Dhw68hz9KbA-unsplash.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=emNQZ3SK)
Why discussing contemporary antisemitism in UK classrooms matters
Find out more about the importance of discussing contemporary antisemitism in the UK in 2023.
![Group of people talking in a circle.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-02/IMG_4842.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=HWZxUeOz)
Facing History Is a Family Value
Brian Chancellor shares his family’s Facing History story, from his father’s experience as an educator to his sons’ experiences in classrooms today.
![Portrait of Brian Chancellor and son.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-02/Brian_Chancellor_and_Son_FH2187882_crop.jpg?h=5fff594c&itok=xXYaY4Dj)
Corporate Partner Spotlight: International Paper
International Paper is committed to building a better future. They believe Facing History’s student-centered approach works to improve communities.
![International Paper Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-11/IP_logo_whitespace.jpg?h=74c6825a&itok=MUhloWkI)
Talking to Students about Tyre Nichols
Facing History’s Dimitry Anselme talks to The 74 about how teachers can address Tyre Nichols’s death in the classroom while affirming students’ grief and anger.
![Stack of newspapers.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-02/Stack_Of_Newspapers_FH2187431.jpg?h=8d106eaa&itok=xJ_NR5Mz)
March Assemblies
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of March for use with Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
![Picture of a student writing in class.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-02/DSC04219.jpg?h=c9f93661&itok=MuRq53iV)
Educators Must Equip Students to Confront Rising Tide of Antisemitism
Longtime Facing History educator Bridget Riley believes teachers must empower students to examine their own choices in the face of injustice.
![Stack of newspapers.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-02/Stack_Of_Newspapers_FH2187431.jpg?h=8d106eaa&itok=xJ_NR5Mz)
Exploring Black History through Black Poets
Engage with the powerful voices of Black poets and the rich history of poetry during Black History Month and beyond.
![black notebook and pen](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-04/blackPoetry.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=JdZbuFgb)
Poetry and Identity
Bringing poetry into the classroom introduces a model for creative expression and self-reflection that can help students find their voice.
![Poetry Graffiti](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-06/Poetry_Graffiti_StockPhoto_FH2190020.jpg?h=1021c639&itok=68mmYNfa)