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.
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.
Using Facing History in the Workplace, UK
“Facing History at Work” brings together students and employees to explore how what we learn in the classroom also applies in the workplace.
How Two Teenagers Created a Textbook for Racial Literacy
Activist and author Winona Guo discusses the importance of personal narratives in fostering racial literacy and promoting democracy.
Remembering Leading Armenian Scholar, Dr. Richard G. Hovannisian
Hovanissian's work preserving Armenian history and his contributions to Facing History's Armenian Genocide curriculum will not be forgotten.
5 Ways to Ground Your Teaching in Equity and Justice
Consider these ideas to incorporate or expand your approach to equity and justice curriculum.
Trauma-Informed Teaching in Action: An Expert Interview
Two experts share insights on bringing trauma-informed practices to the classroom in addition to teaching from an equity-centered lens.
Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
David Blight’s celebrated biography of Frederick Douglass provides insight into a complicated hero of the 19th century.
Co-creating a New American Tradition
Explore how understanding Juneteenth and the Fourth of July together can tell a story of America that belongs to everyone.
Centering Queer History and Students in the Classroom: Insights from Eric Marcus
Eric Marcus speaks with Facing History about his experience researching LGBTQIA+ history and how he helps students connect to these stories.
Reads for Juneteenth
As we commemorate Juneteenth, we’re revisiting books that helped Facing History staff deepen their learning on the history and many meanings of Black freedom.