#Teachers , how do you build bridges between students to create a shared sense of belonging among all students? DM us with your story.

Join us for a 3-day online experience designed to help you better understand educational inequity in U.S. schools. We will examine the history, and share the tools necessary to mitigate these barriers to equity. 🗓️ pulse.ly/uds1wgluxa

Our need to figure out where & how we belong takes on special importance during middle & high school. #ELA teachers can empower students to explore the concept of belonging through the texts they read, in their interactions with others & in their lives.
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Flying home from California (Bay Area) this morning with a full heart and an inspired mind. I was surrounded by humans who “Get It.” The road to a thriving democracy passes through our classrooms and teachers are THE drivers. #PeopleMakeChoices #WeThePeople 🙏🏾🇺🇸🙏🏾

Educators - Join us for this workshop in May!

Workshop participants will study the fragility of democracy in Weimar Germany, the ensuing Holocaust, and the legacies of this history through an in-depth case study. bit.ly/49Awrfn

#ELA teachers, this summer we have a variety of professional development opportunities that will introduce you to new teaching methods, explore our ELA collections, and provide access to teaching materials based on our unique approach. pulse.ly/fn5cuhynpc

Essential Questions invite students to grapple with complexity & explore connections between a text they are reading and the world. Learn how to write effective essential questions that inspire students to engage deeply with the text.
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National Poetry Month provides an opportunity to explore different types of poems and the works of many poets. This mini-lesson introduces students to spoken word poetry and considers its power to give voice to issues that impact our communities.
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Facing History is my north star. Its work with teachers & students to model civil discourse in the classroom & build critical thinkers is democracy in action. Join us for a discussion on bridging the divide and/or support this urgent work with a gift.
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Survivor testimony emotionally engages students, connecting their heart, mind, and conscience to history. Hearing personal stories, like this one from Rwandan genocide survivor JacquelineMurekatete brings history to life & deepens learning and understanding.
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Belonging & connection in our communities is essential to our growth, especially in adolescence. 📚 #ELA teachers, we’re excited to share our new collection exploring the complicated world of belonging and the borders that shape it. pulse.ly/ihp8swyx59

From my first workshop as a new(ish) teacher, to being a part of the Teacher Advisory Group, Facing History has long been a part of my teaching journey. It was an honor to attend their benefit and learn from Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, honor Joe Nappi and laugh with Seth Myers.

& here's a lesson I helped create for Facing History on the Freeman & Walker cases in Revolutionary Massachusetts:

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I'm as proud of my connection to the folks at Facing History as I am any part of my career. Educators, make sure to check out this excellent new resource!

Belonging & connection in our communities is essential to our growth, especially in adolescence. 📚 #ELA teachers, we’re excited to share our new collection exploring the complicated world of belonging and the borders that shape it. pulse.ly/ihp8swyx59

Catch Facing History's Dennis Barr & Tanya Huelett presenting at @aera_edresearch's annual meeting-tomorrow 4/13 at the 9:45am Presidential Session 'Understanding and Addressing Racialized History and Violent Extremism across P-12 Systems and Settings' pulse.ly/twcy0kzgtg

.Desmond K. Blackburn of Facing History speaks to the power of open-minded dialogue when working on cross-partisan initiatives in education. Read more in our latest publication, “Crossing the Partisan Divide in Education Policy.” #edpolicy #K12
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📢 #California educators don't miss this amazing PD opportunity! Designed for teams looking for hands-on support integrating principles of #SEL , #CivicsEd , and #equity in their schools/districts.

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April is Genocide Awareness Month. As we reflect on the impact genocide has had and continues to have on the world, we share these resources to help you facilitate thoughtful and nuanced lessons and conversations about this difficult topic. facinghistory.org/ideas-week/8-c…

Next week, Desmond K. Blackburn will lead a Keynote Session at the National Center for Montessori inthe Public Sector Conference. Dr. Blackburn will share strategies on Navigating Crucial Conversations. We are excited to connect with Public Montessori educators & hope to see you there!

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