Bringing the Nanjing Atrocities into Your Study of World War II
Use Facing History’s collection of resources about the Nanjing Atrocities to expand students' understanding of the scope and impact of World War II across the globe.
![Person holds The Nanjing Atrocities Crimes of War book](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-12/FH28072_Original.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=CQ5h9Y1C)
Freedom Dreaming and the Struggle for Equality after Emancipation
We consider how the Emancipation Proclamation opened up the chance for freedpeople to finally determine their own lives and what that looked like.
![Graphic image of reading The Emancipation Proclamation](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-12/3a08642r.jpg?h=aaf45653&itok=St9QJ6ma)
Every Teacher Deserves This Support
Katy Seltz, a high school educator in Tennessee, shares how Facing History has made a difference to her and her students.
![Katy Seltz speaking at Memphis 2023 Benefit - FH2200152](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-01/Katy%20Seltz%20speaking%20at%20Memphis%202023%20Benefit%20-%20FH2200152.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=XYDX_niy)
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Drop Down Day
Virtual
Through participation in this off-timetable day, young people will consider the importance of LGBTQIA+ history and learn about important LGBTQIA+ British figures. This event is for teachers in the UK.
![Students hold a pride flag](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-03/Diverse_Students_With_Pride_Flag_Stock_FH2187533.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=j7XSTcPX)
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.
![Martin Luther King, Jr., half-length portrait, facing left, speaking at microphones](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-01/3c11165u.jpg?h=948fb393&itok=-XZCfpBO)
School Leaders Institute: Creating an Equitable School Culture and Climate
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Virtual
Join our summer institute for leaders and administrators to discover how to create caring, inclusive school communities, drive better outcomes for students, and connect with other leaders.
![Teachers at a Facing History Chicago event.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-12/FHOTeachers2017-33%20%28FH258800%29.jpg?h=c9f93661&itok=OzemYABy)
Teaching Democracy and Freedom: Facing History’s Approach to US History
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Boston, MA
Explore Facing History's new US History Curriculum Collection, which focuses on themes of Democracy and Freedom and provides resources for historical inquiry-based learning while developing students' civic agency. This event will be hosted in-person.
![Teacher gestures toward camera in professional development setting.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-03/8-10-17FacH09134.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=g0ZJn89w)
Women's Power in the Struggle for Freedom and Equal Rights
Throughout history, women have shaped and advanced human rights and democratic ideals by challenging societal norms and championing gender equality and civic freedom.
![Woman protesting for women's rights in Iran](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-03/Woman%20protesting%20for%20women%27s%20rights%20in%20Iran.png?h=81b0ed00&itok=WZ9tuLuT)
We Learn by Doing and Reflecting: Civic Voice and Action
Discover best practices on cultivating your students’ voices and facilitating civic action projects.
![Image of youth from KQED Youth Media Challenge event](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-02/CallForChange-Lockup.jpg?h=4c6c0eb8&itok=0Bah1OEZ)
The Resilience and Leadership of Women
The stories and achievements of women past and present offer lessons on how each of us can work as upstanders and advocate for true gender equality.
![Set of diverse women characters with a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds in a cute, colorful animated style](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-02/Set%20of%20diverse%20women%20characters%20with%20a%20variety%20of%20ethinicities%20and%20backgrounds%20in%20a%20cute%2C%20colorful%20animated%20style%20AdobeStock_324705117.jpeg?h=59586a52&itok=ZU3tyLbN)
Celebrating the Significance and Abundance of Black Art
The history of Black art touches all creative genres and includes a wellspring of talent.
![Man in Black Pants Artistically Bending Toward the World Create - shorter (FH2200995)](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-02/jakayla-toney-TTiO8ilzeQA-unsplash_3.jpg?h=0e37d76d&itok=_hkogtVs)