Why Facing History
We deepen students' understanding of how their choices and actions shape a better, more equitable future.
Holocaust and Human Behavior
Explore the digital version of our core resource on the Holocaust to find classroom-ready readings, primary sources, and short documentary films that support a study of the Holocaust through the lens of human behavior.
The Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy
Use this rich collection of Reconstruction era primary sources, videos, and a 3-week unit to engage your students in this pivotal period in US history and its legacies today.
We have many collections, lessons, and other classroom resources that connect history and today.
Explore our Resource Library
People make choices.
Choices make history.
Choices make history.
Choosing to Participate
Young people have the power to affect meaningful change in their classrooms, communities, and the world. Learn how Facing History can help you inspire students to stand up for what they believe in and choose to participate.
From Reflection to Action
[My Facing History class] inspired me to learn how hidden histories and other injustices affect our lives today.
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Deztinee G., Facing History Student, Chicago, IL
Ready to go from reflection to action?
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Promoting Democracy
Democracy Is Our Responsibility
In order for democracy to thrive, we all need to participate and make choices that improve life for ourselves and others.
Interested in learning with Facing History? Explore our live and on-demand learning events.
Elie Wiesel
Writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor Watch Elie Wiesel discuss fighting indifference
George Takei
American actor and activist Watch George Takei discuss standing up to racism
Dolores Huerta
Labor leader and civil rights activist Watch Becoming an Activist: A Conversation with Dolores Huerta
Representative John Lewis
Congressman and civil rights activist Watch Rep. Lewis discuss bringing the country together
Transforming Schools
Facing History provides personalized resources and support to districts and schools to improve opportunities for all students, improve school culture, and develop new teaching practices. And it works.
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95% of students at Facing History partner schools have observed ways in which Facing History has positively impacted their school. -
83% of teachers in Facing History partner schools agreed that most students in their school treat adults with respect. -
Two randomized controlled trials show that Facing History interventions in middle and high schools lead to the development of safer and more engaging learning environments.
