Facing History and Ourselves is an international educational and professional development organization whose mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. By studying the historical development of the Holocaust and other examples of genocide, students make the essential connection between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives.

Facing History supports teachers through professional development, ongoing follow-up support, and classroom resources that promote student engagement in their studies and encourage reflection and dialogue about tolerance, social justice, and civic participation.

Professional Development
Equipping teachers for the effective education and empowerment of young people

Publications and Resources
Innovative, relevant materials for use in the classroom and the wider community

Pedagogy Research and Development
Linking theory to practice through new scholarship, partnerships, and pilot projects

Community Engagement
Providing opportunities for adults and students to discuss and reflect on civic engagement, individual and collective responsibility, and tolerance

Special Initiatives
Building on our core programs, products, and services by going deeper and broader than ever before

See the timeline of our organization from 1976 to the present for more information!