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Derrick Fulton
Executive Director, Facing History & Ourselves

Derrick provided an overview of the organization's mission to educate students about significant historical events while fostering critical thinking and civic engagement. He highlighted the importance of teaching students how to think critically and promoting a sense of belonging within educational environments. He touched on the organization's extensive reach with a focus on combating racism and bigotry through an interactive curriculum.

Derrick emphasized the need for emotional spaces in classrooms that allow students to express themselves and take risks, and shared insights on recent initiatives. He also outlined the organization's funding model and expressed a vision for integrating Facing History into every classroom nationwide, inviting attendees to connect him with potential school district partners.

Recorded from a live Zoom session.