Nelson Mandela embodied a victorious struggle against decades of oppression. Today, we remember Mandela and his long walk to freedom in South Africa. Watch this PBS documentary to revisit Mandela’s work pursuing equal rights for all South Africans through peaceful protest and resistance to apartheid.
Facing History & Ourselves
Non-profit Organization Management
Boston , MA 12,866 followers
People make choices. Choices make history.
About us
What we Do: Facing History & Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate. Our classroom resources and professional development offerings examine racism, antisemitism, and prejudice at pivotal moments in history; we help students learn about the impact of choices made in the past, and connect them to the choices they will confront in their own lives. Facing our shared history and how it informs our attitudes and behaviors allows us to choose a world of equity and justice. Our Values: We create space for each other. We seek out and learn from diverse experiences and perspectives. We are curious. We ask big questions, create connections, and dig into the complexity of our actions and behaviors, past and present. We listen first and listen actively. We consider listening a practice and skill, not just an activity. We act with empathy and kindness. We work to understand others and build a world where everyone feels they belong. We stand up. We recognize injustice and speak up when we see it. Learn more at facinghistory.org Discover career openings at every level: http://bit.ly/2d9MxRJ
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http://www.facinghistory.org
External link for Facing History & Ourselves
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston , MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1976
- Specialties
- Online and In-Person Professional Development, Educator Resources, Support for Schools and Districts, and Community Engagement
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89 South St.
Ste 401
Boston , MA 02111, US
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Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist, educator and activist who risked her life to hold white southerners accountable for racially motivated murders. On her birthday, we are honoring her life as a fearless upstander. Watch this TED-Ed video to learn more about Wells’ tireless struggle for justice.
How One Journalist Risked Her Life To Hold Murderers Accountable
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Educators, if you are a humanities teacher or school leader, you’ve likely been involved in a conversation about whether or not “To Kill A Mockingbird” should be taught in the classroom. This decades-long conversation can provide interesting insight into cultural concerns, agreements, and disagreements. In this article, we discuss the debate surrounding this novel and how tools for text selection can help guide your choices.
To Teach or Not to Teach To Kill a Mockingbird
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Are you a school leader looking to encourage deep learning, foster student agency, and prepare young people to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world? Our school and district programs are designed to help you make that vision a reality. Learn more about what you can expect when you partner with us.
School & District Programs
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Are you looking for resources for English Language Arts teachers? Our monthly ELA Educator Newsletter highlights resources from our new and existing catalog of resources and professional learning. Sign up now!
ELA Newsletter: What's the Word
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Join us on July 25 for a half-day School Leader Institute that will provide resources and advice to build a more equitable school culture. During the institute, you’ll gain insight from leaders and experts who have implemented equitable practices at their schools and learn about one of our newest resources, a unique Equity Reflection Tool.
School Leaders Institute: Creating an Equitable School Culture and Climate
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Looking for US History professional development opportunities for you or your team? Join us starting July 23 for a three-day seminar exploring our new collection of US History resources. Attendees will learn how our approach to teaching US History helps students develop historical inquiry skills and emphasizes students’ capacity for civic agency.
Teaching Democracy and Freedom Summer Seminar
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In 1898 the United States annexed Hawaii. In this 1998 documentary, local filmmakers explored how Native Hawaiians reacted to the annexation and taught the following generations about their history. Click to watch the documentary and learn more about this important history.
PBS Hawaiʻi Presents | Nation Within: The Story of America's Annexation of Hawaiʻi | PBS
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Are you looking for a new approach to exploring identity through literature at your school or district? Coming of Age in a Complex World, a modular collection developed for grades 6-12, invites students to explore the complexity of identity and to develop a sense of agency as they grow up.
Coming of Age in a Complex World
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Paragraph 175 was a German law that made sexual relations between men illegal and contributed to the persecution of men identified as gay by the Nazi regime during World War II. Gay men were forced to wear pink triangles on their uniforms in the concentration, labor, and death camps. Following the holocaust, LGBTQIA+ activists have reclaimed the pink triangle and have turned it into a symbol of pride and resilience. Learn more about this important history and gay life under Nazi rule.
Paragraph 175 & the Origins of the Pink Triangle
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