Reflect, Connect, and Take Care: Advice for Leaders
Facing History CEO and President Desmond K. Blackburn shares advice for school and district leaders.
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Sometimes Empathy is Hard for Teachers
The stresses of teaching can spread educators thin emotionally.
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Trust Youth, Trust Educators
Facing History’s CEO discusses the importance of empowering teachers to create a safe learning space amidst growing polarization in the classroom.
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Black Women Educators' Roundtable on Teaching and Current Events
What is the impact of racial violence and tensions on Black educators? We explore the challenges, joys, and opportunities in education with our panel of Black women educators.
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