Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries on Teaching Reconstruction
Facing History shares highlights from Dr. Jeffries’ remarks during his engaging presentation concerning the significance and legacy of the Reconstruction Era.
Haiti in Historical Context
Facing History shares on Haiti’s often erased and obscured, yet extraordinary history of resistance.
bell hooks Taught Us to Transgress
Like many people of my generation who cut their teeth on the critical insights of bell hooks, news of her passing in December unleashed a wave of reflection for me about the ways she’s impacted me as a person and public scholar. Beyond the many moments of resonance I experienced while reading her writings over the years, her impact on me is most powerfully encapsulated in an experience I had in 2008 when I met her.
Deep Dive into Black History: 12 Events + Resources for Educators
Below is a curated list of classroom resources and educator-relevant events available from Facing History’s peer and partner organizations across the education space this month and beyond.
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.
Student Reflections on Black History Month
Assistant Headteacher and Facing History Teacher Leader Sanum Khan shares an important conversation she had with students during Black History Month.
Conversations #BehindtheLens for LGBTQ+ History Month
To mark the month, we talked to three LGBTQ+ creatives working behind the lens about the ways that telling queer stories can cultivate acceptance and tolerance in young people.
March Assemblies
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of March for use with Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
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.
Racism: Historically-Informed Discussions in the Classroom
Facing History expands on how you can draw on history to both confront injustice and make space for nuance when discussing race in the classroom.
Corporate Partner Spotlight: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LexisNexis Risk Solutions supports the expansive educational opportunities that Facing History offers through our Teaching for Equity & Justice workshops.