The Reichstag Fire: The Shift from Democracy to Dictatorship
Germany's Reichstag Fire is seen as a cautionary tale about the fragility of democracy.
Media Literacy for Well-being, Relationships, and Democracy for NYCPS Educators
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New York, NY
This workshop for New York City Public School middle and high faculty will explore how to have reflective and constructive conversations with students about media literacy. This event will be held in-person.
How To Assess the Strength of a Democracy
Create a checklist to assess what makes a healthy democracy, especially in times of divisiveness.
Acting Justly in Response to Unjust Laws
These guidelines help educators responsibly teach students to recognize and stand up to unjust laws they may encounter today.
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.
Media Literacy, Politics, and the New Digital Age
Fact or fiction? Biased or neutral? Informed or influenced decision? Evaluating the news can be tricky, but it’s an important part of civic life.
Remembering Nanjing Reminds Us Why "Us" vs. "Them" is Dangerous
Remembering the Nanjing Massacre reminds us of the dangers of dividing people between “us” and “them."
Activist Jose Antonio Vargas Speaks to Facing History
This 2019 reflection considers the lead up to the DACA US Supreme Court decision alongside the personal immigrant story of journalist Jose Antonio Vargas.
Explorations: Building More Inclusive Schools with Facing History
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Virtual
Join us to learn how we can help you create transformational change in your school’s approach to teaching, learning, and working together.
Educating for Youth Voting & Civic Participation with CIRCLE
On-Demand
Virtual
This webinar dispels common misconceptions about youth civic engagement and discusses how to educate for informed and equitable voting amid rising polarization.
History as Our Guide: Understanding What Divides and What Connects
Educator Thomas Lai FitzGibbon reflects on societal tensions and how to promote racial justice in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.