Can Great Teaching be Taught?

Posted by Stacy Abramson on September 4, 2014

We've all had great teachers – teachers who have opened our eyes, changed the way we see the world, how we see each other, and how we see ourselves. What makes a great teacher?

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Topics: Classrooms, Books, Events, New York, Safe Schools, Teaching

“Un Odio Conveniente – La Historia del Antisemitismo” Free Online Spanish Language Workshop

Posted by Julia Rappaport on August 31, 2014

Later this month, Facing History will host “Un Odio Conveniente – La Historia del Antisemitismo,” a free online workshop in Spanish on the history of antisemitism.
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Topics: Online Tools, Professional Development, Antisemitism, International, Human Behavior, Human Rights, Teaching, Holocaust, Teaching Resources, History, Facing Technology

The Giver: A Resource For Exploring Lois Lowry’s Book

Posted by Julia Rappaport on August 14, 2014

The long-awaited film adaptation of Lois Lowry’s young adult dystopian novel The Giver arrives in theaters on Friday.

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Topics: English Language Arts, Human Behavior, Teaching, Readings, Identity, Teaching Resources

Back to School: Teachers Share Their Tips to Get Ready for the New Year

Posted by Julia Rappaport on August 11, 2014

Who says that going back to school can’t be a blast? Check out how Facing History and Ourselves educators from around the globe bring a bit of fun into the first few days of class.

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Topics: Back-To-School, Teaching Strategies, Student Voices, Teaching, Identity, Teaching Resources

Making Connections: Using History to Understand Ourselves Today

Posted by Julia Rappaport on July 24, 2014

This week, 16 educators in the UK are participating in our core professional development seminar “Facing History and Ourselves: Holocaust and Human Behaviour.”

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Topics: United Kingdom, Professional Development, Antisemitism, International, Human Behavior, Teaching, Identity, Holocaust, History

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