Ideas This Week
Ideas This Week is your hub for updates on all things Facing History—from announcements and featured press to expert interviews, impact stories, and essays on the ideas driving our work.
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Introducing Our New Borders & Belonging Collection
Explore our second thematic teaching collection created for middle and high school ELA classrooms.
8 Classroom Resources on Genocide
In accordance with Genocide Awareness Month, Facing History offers eight classroom resources educators can utilize to help their students think critically about the specific historical and contemporary conditions under which genocides occurred to effectively unite head, heart, and conscience.
Poetry and Civic Agency
Poetry has the power to connect us with the stories of others. Help your students amplify their voices, challenge inequalities, and consider social change in verse.
How to Write Essential Questions for ELA That Spark Curiosity and Deepen Understanding
Follow this guide to write essential questions for your next ELA unit that genuinely deepen your students’ learning.
Facing History Embarks on New District Partnerships
Our collaboration with New York City Public Schools marks a new chapter in the expansion of Facing History.
Donor Spotlight: Ancestry
Ancestry, a Facing History partner, is helping classrooms discover the past! Sign up for free access to historic records, webinars, and other resources.
28 Social-Emotional Learning Activities for the Classroom
Use these simple social-emotional learning activities to incorporate SEL in your lesson plans and classroom routines.
Women's Power in the Struggle for Freedom and Equal Rights
Throughout history, women have shaped and advanced human rights and democratic ideals by challenging societal norms and championing gender equality and civic freedom.
A Year of Purpose and Impact: Our 2023 Annual Report
Explore our 2023 annual report as we reflect on our achievements and milestones throughout a year of impact.
How One Facing History Alum Connects History and Technology
Ethan Ferguson details how his Facing History background has intersected with his current work in the tech industry.
Nine Recommended Books for Facing History Educators
These selected titles can help you gain unique classroom insights and deepen your engagement with new educational scholarship.