San Francisco Bay Area
Since the San Francisco Bay area office opened in 1997, more than 1,400 local educators have participated in Facing History's professional development programs. These teachers annually reach over 145,000 middle and high school students each year in over 450 public, independent and religious schools throughout the San Francisco Bay area.
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San Francisco Bay Area Stories
- Can one class in high school influence someone's career path? In Jemma McPherson's life, this seems to be the case. She was profoundly influenced by a theology class she took her junior year at Convent of the Sacred Heart in San Francisco.
- A Facing History course introduced in the 2004-2005 school year at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, California inspired students to see how they could make a difference in their community. Teacher Heather Washington's course on Holocaust and Human Behavior was an eye-opening experience for many students.
Events
Holocaust & Human Behavior: The Role of Hitler Youth in Nazi GermanyOctober 16, 2008
Community Conversation with Marian Wright Edelman
October 26, 2008
News
- January 22, 2008
San Francisco Bay Area Videos
Don Cheadle and John Prendergast Discuss Their Book Not on Our Watch | Don Cheadle and John Prendergast speak at an event in San Francisco hosted by the Allstate Foundation and Facing History and Ourselves. They discuss their book, Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond, as well as the ongoing problems in Sudan. | |
 | Student A.J. P. asks Paul Rusesabagina about Holding Individuals Accountable for Genocide | Student AJ P. asks Paul Rusesabagina about whether individuals should be held accountable for inaction in the face of genocide. Mr. Rusesabagina replies that individuals should be held responsible, and that the international community should be held accountable for not assisting a country in danger. |
 | Student Anthony G. asks Paul Rusesabagina about How to Be Your Best Self | Student Anthony G asks Paul Rusesabagina what can help us strive to be our best self. Mr. Rusesabagina replies that we must remain who we are, especially in difficult circumstances. |
Participating Schools
Facing History is actively used in history, literature, interdisciplinary, government and specially designed Facing History electives all over Northern California. In addition to being incorporated into K-12 schools, Facing History is also taught in colleges and universities.
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