FHAO
Facing History and Ourselves is ...
  • an international educational organization, established in 1976, serving thousands of teachers and millions of students in that time.
  • an innovative sophomore English class at Palo Alto High School.
  • a year-long process of inquiry and analysis designed to develop language arts skills, and help students make meaningful connections between literary and historical studies, past and present challenges, and individual and community identities.
  • a means to educate students to think critically about their choices and participation in a democratic society.



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COURSE INFORMATION AND SYLLABUS (2007-8) (PDF)

FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES - Home page of the organization itself.

WEB LINKS - Extending our studies.

STYLE AND FORMAT GUIDE (PDF) for essays.

Contact Mr. Cohen

UPDATED 10/1/07