Facing History and Ourselves
Facing History and Ourselves is a national and professional development organization whose missin 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 and lessons of the Holocaust and other examples fo collective violence, students make the essential connection between history and the moral choises they confront in their own lives. Since its inception in 1976 more than 23,000 teachers throughout the world have become a part of the History and Ourselves network. Facing History programs now reach an estimated one million students each year nationally and internationally.
Facing History at Boston Latin
The Facing History program was founded in 1998 and is endowed by Sheldon Seevak '46. To learn more about the class, click here.