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UCSDRacism on Campus
On February 15th, 2010, University of California San Diego (UCSD) fraternity students threw a controversial party.

Facing Today helps educators connect history to current issues in our world today through the lens of universal themes including identity, membership, judgment, and participation.

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CTPChoosing to Participate
The stories in this collection focus on individuals and groups wrestling with the question, How can I make a positive difference in the world? This resource is now available in Spanish.

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Matt Damon recalls when a Holocaust survivor spoke to his Facing History and Ourselves class  in middle school. The experience of hearing the survivor's personal story changed his attitude about school. It was the first time that he felt history was human and relevant to his life. (5 minute version)

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teach-in Memphis Teach-In
The teach-in provided parents with an opportunity to be a part of a meaningful, academically rigorous experience with their children.

Profiles »

rena finder Rena Finder
Schindler's list survivor and Facing History and Ourselves resource speaker. Read more.