Supporting Schools
A successful school has a culture that promotes safe and effective learning. We support strong and vibrant schools through innovative programs and professional learning.
We are in schools to
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Encourage deep academic learning
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Meet the social-emotional and physical needs of adolescents
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Teach democratic values, foster civic knowledge, and drive civic engagement
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Center equity education to address student engagement and achievement
Supportive School & District Programs
Our programs are designed and led by experienced former school leaders and teachers. We understand your school community’s strengths and challenges.
Together we will work with you to identify and advance your school’s goals, nurture teachers' growth, and motivate young people to recognize their own agency and responsibility.
Explore our program areas designed to meet the needs of schools.
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Back to School: Building Community for Connection and Learning
This toolkit of teacher resources and classroom activities will help you lay a foundation for a reflective and caring community in the opening days of the school year.
Fostering Civil Discourse: How Do We Talk About Issues That Matter?
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The ideas and tools in this guide will help you prepare students to engage in reflective conversations on topics that matter, whether you are in a remote, hybrid, or in-person setting.
Schools Where We Belong
Our schoolwide program, backed by decades of evidence, integrates student-centered teaching practices that embed these ideas throughout school culture and curriculum.
I appreciate the insight into SEL, social justice, and equity; it helped me think of ways to improve my instruction, classroom, and most importantly, impact students.
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Explorations Workshop Attendee
Building Inclusive Learning Communities
Join us for our Explorations workshop designed for school teams looking to build strong learning communities using principles of social-emotional learning, equity, and civic education.
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This interactive self-paced workshop helps teachers develop a customized plan for teaching Red Scarf Girl informed by Facing History’s approach.
Teaching for Equity and Justice in the Context of Jewish Education
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This self-paced online workshop has been tailored specifically for educators in Jewish settings as they move to more equitable practices that enable all students to find their voice and civic agency, become critical thinkers, and be fully engaged in their education.
Intersecting Histories: Wartime North Africa and the Holocaust
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Join UCLA professors Sarah Abrevaya Stein and Aomar Boum, as they discuss the experiences of North African Jews before World War II as well as the history of the Holocaust and North Africa.
Elevating Student Voice Through Podcasting and Storytelling
In this interview with educator Molly Josephs, we explore how storytelling helps students find their unique voices & create connections across differences.
Facing History Foundations: Discussing Antisemitism in the Classroom
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Learn ways to support students in discussions about antisemitism.
Confronting Hate: When Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism Overlap
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This webinar explores how antisemitism manifests differently on the political left and right, as well as when antisemitism and racism intersect and diverge.
Brave Classrooms: Confronting Bigotry and Hatred
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Registration for this mini-course is now full. If you'd like to be added to a waitlist, please email [email protected] and we'll be in touch should any space become available. Thank you!
Disrupting Public Memory: The Story of the National Day of Mourning
Breaking down the historically one-sided narrative about Thanksgiving in the US has been a decades-long effort, led by historians and indigenous communities.
Teaching for Equity and Justice in the Context of Jewish Education: A Meetup for Course Participants
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Join other participants from Facing History’s asynchronous course, Teaching for Equity and Justice in the context of Jewish Education, in a discussion about how the themes and resources raised in the course relate to their individual settings and goals. Participants will also explore next steps on their learning journey.
Begin 2023 by Exploring Identity and Belonging with Facing History
Join an upcoming community event and utilize our multi-part lesson plans to jump into the study of identity and belonging.
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Brian Chancellor shares his family’s Facing History story, from his father’s experience as an educator to his sons’ experiences in classrooms today.
All Community Read: Introducing Judy Heumann’s Being Heumann and Rolling Warrior
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In this webinar, we introduce educators to Judith Heumann’s 2021 memoir, Being Heumann, an Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist and the young adult version: Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution.
