Facing History now invites educators to examine two new resources.

A Year Later: Confronting the Legacies of September 11th is new collection of readings produced by Facing History staff. These materials build upon familiar Facing History themes: the complexity of community and identity; the intersection of ethnic, national and religious group membership; civil liberties in a democracy; tolerance; the balance of secular and religious perspectives; and gender and human rights. Each of these readings builds on the work of scholars, while retaining our existing Facing History scope and sequence.

Educators are also encouraged to visit a new Facing History web site, Memory, History, Memorials. Initially, the site focuses on the phenomenon of spontaneous memorials created in the wake of 9/11 and other tragedies. In the coming months, Memory, History, Memorials will highlight additional themes such as the construction of traditional memorials and monuments, counter-memorials, and the challenge of memorializing 20th Century genocide and collective violence.