Why Just Mercy Matters
The film Just Mercy can offer invaluable insights to students in unpacking the harsh realities of the justice systems.
6 Classroom Design Tips for Teachers
These classroom design strategies will help you set up your classroom to positively impact student behavior and deepen learning.
Advocating for Genocide Prevention: A Q&A With Mike Brand
Genocide prevention advocate Mike Brand talks about the power young people hold in helping to prevent genocides.
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.
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.
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.