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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Memory, Legacy, and Learning: A National Monument for Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley
As we commemorate the anniversary of Emmett Till’s death we explore the importance of the new monument commissioned to preserve his and Mamie Till's legacy.
Cultivating Critical Consciousness in the Classroom
Education scholars Drs. Graves and Seider present insights on the importance of cultivating critical consciousness in the classroom.
Civic Education as Community Development: An Interview with Daniel Warner
A Facing History educator shares his journey to teaching and the importance of using primary sources in designing learning experiences for students.
Our Summer Supporter Event, UK
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Summer Supporter Event “We are Facing History: Creating a More Inclusive Society”.
Creative Tips for Using Teaching Strategies
Learn how Facing History teachers have adapted our teaching strategies for their classrooms.
How Facing History Stirs the Call to Teach: An Alum Interview
Yenny Bautista found her voice and her confidence with the help of Facing History—she also discovered her passion for teaching.
Student Names: A Key Component to an Inclusive Classroom
Learning how to say students’ names the right way is an important part of the new school year. Ace your first attendance check with these resources.
“Facing History taught me that we have to care for and empathize with others.”
David Gomez credits Facing History with helping him find his voice, reach great academic heights, and use his talents to assist others.
Building Belonging with New Classroom Activities for Back to School
Use our updated Back-to-School Toolkit to help you build community with students and lay the foundation for building a brave, inclusive classroom.
Commemorating Landmark Voting Rights Legislation and Celebrating Youth Activism
To celebrate International Youth Day and the anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, we reflect on the importance of youth in advocacy movements.
Dr. Carol Anderson on Racial Justice and Voting
We are joined by Dr. Carol Anderson to discuss the struggle for voting rights faced by African Americans over the course of United States history.