Chicago
Since the Chicago regional office opened in 1990, more than 2,200 local educators have participated in Facing History's professional development programs. These teachers annually reach over 220,000 middle and high school students in over 500 public, religious, and independent schools in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Chicago Stories
- It has been a time of monumental change at Ames Middle School in the heart of Chicago. When Principal Lorraine Cruz arrived at the school in July 2004, she was the fourth principal in the school's six years and as she says, the school was in turmoil.
- "Facing History and Ourselves has had a tremendous impact on my teaching. I feel that the Facing History materials and approach empower students to feel a sense of agency. Facing History encourages students to weigh in on important issues and to take action to address injustices.
Events
Armenian Genocide WorkshopOctober 16, 2008
Banished: A Film Screening and Conversation with Director Marco Williams
October 21, 2008
News
Chicago Videos
 | Student Francheska B. Speaks at the 2008 Chicago Benefit Dinner | Francheska, an 8th grade Facing History student from Lowell Elementary School, speaks at the 2008 Chicago Benefit Dinner. | Apr 22 2008 |
Educator Leon Bass Speaks at the 2008 Facing History Benefit Dinner | Educator and Holocaust witness Leon Bass was honored at Facing History and Ourselves' 2008 Chicago Benefit dinner for many years of speaking for the organization. Bass captivated the audience with recollections of life in Jim Crow America and the pain created by his experience as a witness at Buchenwald, which he hid for many years. Bass is introduced by Margot Stern Strom. | Apr 22 2008 | |
John Prendergast Speaks with Facing History Students | John Prendergast, human rights activist, speaks with Facing History and Ourselves students about the fight against genocide in Darfur. Topics include getting personally involved, and getting elected officials to act. | Oct 19 2007 |
Participating Schools
Facing History is actively used in history, literature, interdisciplinary, government and specially designed Facing History electives. In addition to being incorporated into K-12 schools, Facing History is also taught in colleges and universities.
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