Core Principles for Teaching about Freedom and Democracy in US History
Facing History outlines four ways to help your students connect with our C3-aligned US history inquiry.
The Myth of a Post-Racial Society After the Obama Presidency
Barack Obama's legacy as the first Black president of the US was shaped in part by the politics, race relations, and legacy of the Reconstruction era.
When Is Fake News Propaganda?
Facebook admits social media can be bad for democracy with the rise of fake news used to sway the 2016 presidential election. But when is fake news propaganda?
Inside the Online World of Fake News with BuzzFeed's Craig Silverman
Craig Silverman from BuzzFeed News shares his work as a fake news expert and how young people can become better consumers of news.
Boost Students’ Media Literacy with These Great Resources
Create spaces in the classroom to teach about media literacy with current events resources and strategies from Facing History.
'Change Starts with Us': Our Student Reporters’ Perspective
Two student reporters provide an account of our recent anniversary event as part of their work experience.
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Ben Railton on the Freeman and Walker Cases
Professor Ben Railton shares the stories of Elizabeth Freeman and Quock Walker, two enslaved people who successfully sued for their freedom in the early years of the American republic.
Danielle Allen on Youth in Democracy
Political philosopher Danielle Allen explains why listening to the voices of young people is essential to the democratic process.
Danielle Allen on Civic Agency
Political philosopher Danielle Allen discusses the ways of participating in democracy and the role of youth voices in the three-step process all civic agents follow.
The Costs and Benefits of Belonging
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Use these slides to help students learn about group membership and explore the range of responses available to us when we encounter exclusion, discrimination, and injustice.
Online Civic Participation
Share with students political theorist Danielle Allen's ten questions to ask before choosing to take action online.