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Ideas This Week
Meet the History-Makers of Tomorrow
Here are three inspiring stories of young women who we have no doubt will be history-makers of the future. How do we know? Read about how they are already upstanders in their communities.
Young Poll Workers as Upstanders
Learn about organizations run by young upstanders who advocate for young poll worker participation.
Revisiting Mockingbird During Banned Books Week
As Banned Books Week begins on September 18, it invites us to reflect upon the narratives that we choose to amplify within our communities and those we choose to silence. One text that has long provoked questions for American educators is Harper Lee’s 1960 novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.
Teaching While Queer: One Teacher on Being Out in the Classroom
Facing History educator Emily Haines discusses what it's looked like for her to bring her full identity into the classroom.
December Assemblies
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of December for use with Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
Ready or Nought, it’s Time to Face Race in the UK
Learn about impressions of Nought and Crosses and how it connects to the personal experiences of Facing History UK team members.
Student Essay: Right and Just
This award-winning student essay describes a class trip to the U.S. Holocaust Museum in which the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor encounters a photograph of a historical upstander to whom she, and her grandmother, owe their lives.
Elevating Student Voice Through Podcasting and Storytelling
In this interview with educator Molly Josephs, we explore how storytelling helps students find their unique voices & create connections across differences.
Disrupting Public Memory: The Story of the National Day of Mourning
Breaking down the historically one-sided narrative about Thanksgiving in the US has been a decades-long effort, led by historians and Indigenous communities.
Own Your Impact: A High School Senior’s Reflections
Mark S. discovered Facing History through his high school leadership initiative, and in the process discovered a lot about himself and how he wants to walk through the world.
All Community Read: A Spotlight on Disability Rights
Participating in our All Community Read? This list of recommended resources can support you and your school if you would like to join us on our disability rights learning journey.