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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.
![A black and white hand on a red background.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-08/Noughts%20and%20Crosses_Large.jpeg?h=903dff9f&itok=XYuV9bwM)
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.
![Photo of Judy Heumann with her two books](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-09/Judy%20Books.jpeg?h=a1e1a043&itok=7NWIp7lf)
Acclaimed Educator Frank Stebbins on Facing History and Human Rights Education
In this interview with educator Frank Stebbins, we discuss resources and strategies for teaching difficult lessons around the Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
![Picture of Frank Stebbins Receiving an Educator Award.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-12/StebbinsAward-1.jpeg?h=7a11922f&itok=aVV7PQBu)
How Can Music Inspire Social Change?
This blog explores the connections between music, history, and social change. Within this blog, educators are provided with a lesson that can be used with students to contemplate the role of music as a social change agent.
![The Staple Singers sit with the owners of Stax Records, Al Bell and Jim Stewart, in Memphis, TN. Photo courtesy of Stax Museum of American Soul Music.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-08/2_al_jim_staples.jpeg?h=cdfb2dc1&itok=keTFSL6P)
How Facing History Helps Change the World
Veteran Facing History educator Eran DeSilva shares her story and talks about how Facing History transformed her teaching practice and sparks community and change.
Teaching the History of Human Rights
The visionary project at the heart of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is ripe for revisiting, reflection, and engagement. Educators can use these resources to bring the history and contemporary relevance of the UDHR into their classrooms.
![Mary McLeod Bethune, Eleanor Roosevelt, and others at the opening of Midway Hall, one of two residence halls built by the Public Buildings Administration of Federal Works Agency (FWA) for Negro government girls.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-12/Mary_McLeod_Bethune_Eleanor_Roosevelt_NARA_1943_FH2121581.jpg?h=2f15d1b2&itok=DjG2X0i_)
‘Representation really matters’: Why Black history should be taught in British schools
A recently published article by Facing History Executive Director, Beki Martin, looking at why Black history should be taught in British schools
!["Stand Up to Racism" Demonstration in London.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-11/London_Demonstration_2018_FH2184344.jpg?h=e59c519e&itok=WrYeEhic)
January Assemblies
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of January for use with Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
![Woman educator of color reads to the classroom.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-09/London_School_Classroom_Educator_%20of_Color_2019_FH2117924.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=JbFgqzT_)
Facing History UK - 2022 in Review
Thank you for your support this year - here are some of our highlights.
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Roger Brooks to Retire as CEO of Facing History - Our Search for a Successor
Roger Brooks has announced his plan to retire after a highly successful tenure at Facing History. We celebrate all he has accomplished with gratitude and launch our search for his successor.
![Rogers Brooks and students in a classroom discussion.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-08/Roger_Brooks_Classroom_2015_FH22849.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=vfiQUJ1Y)
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.
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