Promoting Democracy
Democracy thrives when citizens are informed and engaged. Facing History classrooms are microcosms of democracy where students learn that they belong, they have a stake, and that their voices matter.
Preserving our Democracy
By making democratic values visible in the classroom and by recognizing that the social world of young people is already a civic space, our student-centered approach makes civic learning more authentic and relevant. Facing History students learn about the importance of actively working to preserve our democracy.
“Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called the Beloved Community, a nation and world society at peace with itself.”
John Lewis
Civil Rights Leader & Congressman
Compared to their peers, Facing History students were 69% more likely to report feeling strongly that it is their responsibility to be actively involved in state and local issues.
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Examining Democracy
We know that an engaged citizenry is vital for sustaining and upholding a healthy democracy, and throughout history we have been reminded of democracy’s fragility. Facing History students examine the concept of democracy itself, learning that democracy is more than a form of government—it encompasses the individuals, communities, and historical legacies that undergird our very institutions.
Eddie Glaude Jr. and a Multiracial Democracy
Eddie Glaude Jr. and a Multiracial Democracy
Watch the full conversation with Eddie Glaude Jr.
Teaching Resources for the US Elections
Use these resources on voting, media literacy, polarization, and bias to talk about US elections with your high school and middle school students.
The Hope and Fragility of Democracy in the United States
In this mini-lesson, students learn about the history of democratic and anti-democratic efforts in the United States and examine sources that illuminate this tension from Reconstruction through today.
In a democracy, the highest office is the office of citizen.
—
Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurther
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