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Ideas This Week
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.
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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.
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School (Re)Segregation 65 Years After Brown v. Board
More than six decades after the overturning of racial segregation in US public schools, we reflect on the state of educational equity and academic achievement in the American school system.
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A Thank You to Teachers
Facing History's Chief Officer of Program and Thought Leadership shares memories of a favorite teacher and offers support for the teachers of today.
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A Lesson Series on the Complexity of Jewish Identity for Middle School Students
Explore the struggles and triumphs of people navigating the intricacies of their Jewish identities, confronting adversity and shattering assumptions.
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Gratitude for Teachers
Facing History educators are in a class of their own. Let’s celebrate them!
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How Palm Beach County, Florida Adopted Facing History Curriculum
Kim Coombs details the process of bringing Facing History into her school district and the value add for teachers.
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Building Well-Being: Fostering Mental Health in Schools
Prioritizing the mental health of your students is vital to learning. This curated list of resources can assist in modeling healthy habits.
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Celebrating Our California Community of 2024 Upstanders
In our annual California Partner School Network Upstander Celebration, we highlight the actions of upstanders within this community.
Teachers Say Teaching for Equity and Justice Makes a Difference
Teaching for Equity and Justice fosters equity awareness in order to build more inclusive classrooms and improve school culture.
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Overcoming Polarization: The Importance of Civil Discourse in a Divided World
Facing History offers tools that can help navigate conversations on polarizing topics with empathy, self-awareness, and critical thinking.
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