New York
Since the New York
office opened in 1993, more than 2,600 New York area educators have
participated in Facing History's professional development programs.
These teachers annually reach over 250,000 middle and high school
students in over 600 public, independent and religious schools
throughout the New York metropolitan area.
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New York Stories
- Executive Director and co-founder of "18 in 08," David Burstein exemplifies what he tells the thousands of young people he meets in his travels across the U.
- Gillian Smith is one of those educators whose enthusiasm is contagious and whose energy seems boundless. Good thing, because as the headmaster of the Facing History School, Smith is at the helm of an exciting andchallenging endeavor-providing an in-depth Facing History experience over four years to every student.
Events
15th Annual Benefit DinnerOctober 16, 2008
Voting Rights in History and Today
October 22, 2008
News
New York Videos
 | David Burstein on Getting Young People Involved | Facing History alumnus and founder of 18 in 08 David Burstein on getting young people involved in the political process. |
 | David Burstein on Facing History's Impact | Facing History alumnus and founder of 18-in-08 David Burstein reflects on Facing History's impact. |
 | David Burstein on the Westport Youth Film Festival | Facing History alumnus and founder of 18 in '08 David Burstein discusses the Westport Youth Film Festival, which he co-founded while a Facing History student at Weston High School in Weston, CT. The festival presents a "Facing History Award" each year which best explores themes of social justice. |
Participating Schools
Facing History is
actively used in history, literature, interdisciplinary, government and
specially designed Facing History electives all over the New York Metro area. In
addition to being incorporated into K-12 schools, Facing History is
also taught in colleges and universities.
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Facing History School
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