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.
King: A Life—A Conversation with Jonathan Eig and Adam Green
The life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. is explored in discussion with the author of the bestselling biography King: A Life and scholar Adam Green.
Reflecting on Juneteenth
Learn about the history and legacy of Juneteenth and how modern awareness of this commemoration has grown and raised the profile of this important holiday.
Introducing Ideas This Week
Welcome! We've created a list to help you explore the best of what we have to offer. It covers topics including educator competencies, classroom resources, inspiring stories, and more.
Disrupting Patriarchy in the Classroom with Carol Gilligan
Glean insights from Facing History Board of Scholars member Carol Gilligan’s groundbreaking work on gender to disrupt patriarchy in the classroom.
Why Just Mercy Matters
The film Just Mercy can offer invaluable insights to students in unpacking the harsh realities of the justice systems.
It Takes a Village: The Success of Brown v. Board
The recent 65th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education reminds us that we must have all hands on deck in the continuing fight for educational equity.
Advocating for Genocide Prevention: A Q&A With Mike Brand
Genocide prevention advocate Mike Brand talks about the power young people hold in helping to prevent genocides.
Summer Learning Happens at Home
New research suggests that home-based activities and family involvement keeps kids primed for learning all summer.
The Myth of a Post-Racial Society After the Obama Presidency
Barack Obama's legacy as the first Black president of the US was shaped in part by the politics, race relations, and legacy of the Reconstruction era.