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What should future schools look like? How do brains learn? Some of the world's greatest educators, researchers, and community leaders share their stories and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

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The rise of the "trauma ess...

04.07.2023

As if college applications aren't stressful enough, disadvantaged youth are often encouraged to write about their darkest traumas in their admissions essays, creating a marketable story of resilience that turns "pain into progress," says politics student Tina Yong. She brings ...

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04.07.2023 The rise of the "trauma essay" in college applications \| Tina Yong As if college applications aren't stressful enough, disadvantaged youth are often encouraged to write about their darkest traumas in their admissions essays, creating a marketable story of resilience that turns "pain into progress," says politics student Tina Yong. She brings ...
03.09.2023 How video games can level up the way you learn \| Kris Alexander Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a professor of video game design and passionate gamer himself, thinks the same elements ...
02.28.2023 Reviving the legacy of the Black teaching tradition \| Sharif El-Mekki Educator Sharif El-Mekki advocates for the revival of the Black teaching tradition — a set of educational practices grounded in philosophies, values and actions that stretch from pre-colonial Africa to historical African American leaders. He posits that this tradition can ...
02.01.2023 How Black queer culture shaped history \| Channing Gerard Joseph Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US history, but they and other Black queer leaders played central roles in monumental movements like emancipation, civil rights and LGBTQ+ pride, among others. In ...
12.20.2022 The board game getting kids excited about school \| Joel Baraka Going to school in a refugee camp can be complicated: students encounter crowded classrooms, rigid curricula and limited access to teachers. Joel Baraka, who grew up in the Kyangwali refugee camp in Uganda, is determined to change that for the ...
12.15.2022 How play helps a kid's brain grow \| Jesse Ilhardt A little bit of playtime can have big benefits for a child's developing brain, like a superfood -- but adult participation is a crucial ingredient for best results. Early-education leader Jesse Ilhardt makes the case for you to put down ...
08.30.2022 The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools \| Heejae Lim "When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. She shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- a family's love for their children -- and shows that, ...
07.21.2022 How schools can nurture every student's genius \| Trish Millines Dziko Forget home economics and standardized tests, education visionary Trish Millines Dziko has a much more engaging and fulfilling way for students to develop real-world skills. Get schooled by Dziko as she shares how project-based learning can transform public education and ...
06.17.2022 The mission to safeguard Black history in the US \| Julieanna L. Richardson Black history in the US is rich, profound -- and at risk of being lost forever, if not for the monumental efforts of Julieanna L. Richardson. As the founder of The HistoryMakers -- the largest national archive of African American ...
05.25.2022 What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs \| Katherine Maher Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How do they do it? Former CEO of Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher delves into the transparent, adaptable and community-building ways the online encyclopedia brings free and ...
05.10.2022 My long walk across India for women's freedom \| Srishti Bakshi There are 600 million women in India -- yet they are rarely seen outdoors after sunset because of safety concerns like harassment and catcalls. On a mission to create safer public spaces, women's rights advocate Srishti Bakshi talks about how ...
04.14.2022 Ukraine's fight to keep educating its children \| Zoya Lytvyn The Russian invasion of Ukraine has destroyed so much -- including hundreds of schools, where the country's children were forging their futures -- but it has not stopped Ukrainians from pursuing knowledge and curiosity. In a deeply moving talk, education ...
03.09.2022 The creativity and community behind fanfiction \| Cecilia Aragon The wildly diverse, thoughtful and hilarious world of fanfiction -- where writers reimagine favorite stories like "Harry Potter," "Pokémon," "My Little Pony" and more -- is ever-growing and becoming a vital social and learning tool. Author, professor and fanfiction writer ...
12.10.2021 Education is a fundamental right for every child \| Makhtoum Abdalla For children growing up in refugee camps, education is a powerful tool of liberation. In this inspiring talk, Makhtoum Abdalla, displaced as a child in Sudan and now living with his family in the Otash camp in Darfur, shares his ...
12.09.2021 3 ways to lower the barriers to higher education \| Adrian K. Haugabrook Less than seven percent of people worldwide have a bachelor's degree -- and for many, this is simply because the cost of university is too high, says higher education executive Adrian K. Haugabrook. In this barrier-breaking talk, he introduces an ...
12.09.2021 3 ways to lower the barriers to higher education \| Adrian K. Haugabrook Less than seven percent of people worldwide have a bachelor's degree -- and for many, this is simply because the cost of university is too high, says higher education executive Adrian K. Haugabrook. In this barrier-breaking talk, he introduces an ...
12.03.2021 The dream of educating Afghan girls lives on \| Shabana Basij-Rasikh In this deeply moving talk, educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh shares the harrowing story of evacuating more than 250 students, staff and family members from the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) -- the country's first and only all-girls boarding school -- to ...
12.03.2021 The dream of educating Afghan girls lives on \| Shabana Basij-Rasikh In this deeply moving talk, educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh shares the harrowing story of evacuating more than 250 students, staff and family members from the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) -- the country's first and only all-girls boarding school -- to ...
11.18.2021 A program to empower Black teachers in the US \| Larry Irvin TED Fellow and education innovator Larry Irvin envisions a world where every child can see themselves reflected in their teachers. With his team at Brothers Empowered to Teach, Irvin is providing pathways to careers in education for Black men, who ...
11.18.2021 A program to empower Black teachers in the US \| Larry Irvin TED Fellow and education innovator Larry Irvin envisions a world where every child can see themselves reflected in their teachers. With his team at Brothers Empowered to Teach, Irvin is providing pathways to careers in education for Black men, who ...
10.21.2021 A close-to-home solution for accessible childcare \| Chris Bennett Childcare needs a transformation -- but rather than investing billions in new buildings and schools, what if we could unlock the potential of people already nearby? Entrepreneur Chris Bennett offers an innovative way to tackle the shortage of childcare worldwide ...
10.21.2021 A close-to-home solution for accessible childcare \| Chris Bennett Childcare needs a transformation -- but rather than investing billions in new buildings and schools, what if we could unlock the potential of people already nearby? Entrepreneur Chris Bennett offers an innovative way to tackle the shortage of childcare worldwide ...
10.18.2021 The small business hustle \| The Hartford Karim Abouelnaga is a TED Fellow and founder and CEO of Practice Makes Perfect, a summer school opportunity that helps narrow the education gap for low-income children. Through his work, Karim shows how small business owners can have a big ...
10.18.2021 The small business hustle \| The Hartford Karim Abouelnaga is a TED Fellow and founder and CEO of Practice Makes Perfect, a summer school opportunity that helps narrow the education gap for low-income children. Through his work, Karim shows how small business owners can have a big ...
07.16.2021 3 myths about racism that keep the US from progress \| Candis Watts Smith Racism morphs, spreading and hiding behind numerous half-truths and full-blown falsities about where it lives and who embodies it. In this actionable talk, political scientist Candis Watts Smith debunks three widely accepted myths about racism in the US and calls ...
07.16.2021 3 myths about racism that keep the US from progress \| Candis Watts Smith Racism morphs, spreading and hiding behind numerous half-truths and full-blown falsities about where it lives and who embodies it. In this actionable talk, political scientist Candis Watts Smith debunks three widely accepted myths about racism in the US and calls ...
07.16.2021 3 myths about racism that keep the US from progress \| Candis Watts Smith Racism morphs, spreading and hiding behind numerous half-truths and full-blown falsities about where it lives and who embodies it. In this actionable talk, political scientist Candis Watts Smith debunks three widely accepted myths about racism in the US and calls ...
05.24.2021 How dirt bikes and STEM ignite ingenuity in Baltimore \| Brittany Young Dirt biking is more than just a pastime -- it's an opportunity to disrupt the cycle of poverty and provide enriching STEM education, says TED Fellow Brittany Young. In this perspective-shifting talk, she shares how her team is working with ...
05.24.2021 How dirt bikes and STEM ignite ingenuity in Baltimore \| Brittany Young Dirt biking is more than just a pastime -- it's an opportunity to disrupt the cycle of poverty and provide enriching STEM education, says TED Fellow Brittany Young. In this perspective-shifting talk, she shares how her team is working with ...
05.03.2021 Women and girls, you are part of the climate solution \| Rumaitha Al Busaidi What does gender equality have to do with climate change? A lot more than you might think. Empowering women and girls around the world is one of the most important ways to combat carbon pollution and is projected to reduce ...
05.03.2021 Women and girls, you are part of the climate solution \| Rumaitha Al Busaidi What does gender equality have to do with climate change? A lot more than you might think. Empowering women and girls around the world is one of the most important ways to combat carbon pollution and is projected to reduce ...
05.03.2021 Women and girls, you are part of the climate solution \| Rumaitha Al Busaidi What does gender equality have to do with climate change? A lot more than you might think. Empowering women and girls around the world is one of the most important ways to combat carbon pollution and is projected to reduce ...
05.03.2021 Women and girls, you are part of the climate solution \| Rumaitha Al Busaidi What does gender equality have to do with climate change? A lot more than you might think. Empowering women and girls around the world is one of the most important ways to combat carbon pollution and is projected to reduce ...
05.03.2021 Women and girls, you are part of the climate solution \| Rumaitha Al Busaidi What does gender equality have to do with climate change? A lot more than you might think. Empowering women and girls around the world is one of the most important ways to combat carbon pollution and is projected to reduce ...
04.05.2021 The exploitation of US college athletes \| Tim Nevius Colleges and universities in the US make billions of dollars each year from sports, compromising the health and education of athletes -- who are disproportionately Black -- in the name of money, power and pride. Sports lawyer and former NCAA ...
04.05.2021 The exploitation of US college athletes \| Tim Nevius Colleges and universities in the US make billions of dollars each year from sports, compromising the health and education of athletes -- who are disproportionately Black -- in the name of money, power and pride. Sports lawyer and former NCAA ...
04.05.2021 The exploitation of US college athletes \| Tim Nevius Colleges and universities in the US make billions of dollars each year from sports, compromising the health and education of athletes -- who are disproportionately Black -- in the name of money, power and pride. Sports lawyer and former NCAA ...
03.18.2021 Online learning could change academia -- for good \| Tyler Dewitt Higher education remains rooted in rigid, traditional structures and tracks -- and it's at risk of getting left behind in favor of expanded access, greater flexibility and tailored learning. Educator Tyler DeWitt explains how innovations in digital content and virtual ...
03.18.2021 Online learning could change academia -- for good \| Tyler Dewitt Higher education remains rooted in rigid, traditional structures and tracks -- and it's at risk of getting left behind in favor of expanded access, greater flexibility and tailored learning. Educator Tyler DeWitt explains how innovations in digital content and virtual ...
03.18.2021 Online learning could change academia -- for good \| Tyler Dewitt Higher education remains rooted in rigid, traditional structures and tracks -- and it's at risk of getting left behind in favor of expanded access, greater flexibility and tailored learning. Educator Tyler DeWitt explains how innovations in digital content and virtual ...
03.18.2021 Online learning could change academia -- for good \| Tyler Dewitt Higher education remains rooted in rigid, traditional structures and tracks -- and it's at risk of getting left behind in favor of expanded access, greater flexibility and tailored learning. Educator Tyler DeWitt explains how innovations in digital content and virtual ...
03.18.2021 Online learning could change academia -- for good \| Tyler Dewitt Higher education remains rooted in rigid, traditional structures and tracks -- and it's at risk of getting left behind in favor of expanded access, greater flexibility and tailored learning. Educator Tyler DeWitt explains how innovations in digital content and virtual ...
03.18.2021 Online learning could change academia -- for good \| Tyler Dewitt Higher education remains rooted in rigid, traditional structures and tracks -- and it's at risk of getting left behind in favor of expanded access, greater flexibility and tailored learning. Educator Tyler DeWitt explains how innovations in digital content and virtual ...
02.11.2021 Technology can't fix inequality -- but training and opportunities could \| 'Gbenga Sesan Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that's ...
02.11.2021 Technology can't fix inequality -- but training and opportunities could \| 'Gbenga Sesan Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that's ...
02.11.2021 Technology can't fix inequality -- but training and opportunities could \| 'Gbenga Sesan Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that's ...
02.11.2021 Technology can't fix inequality -- but training and opportunities could \| 'Gbenga Sesan Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that's ...
02.11.2021 Technology can't fix inequality -- but training and opportunities could \| 'Gbenga Sesan Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that's ...
02.11.2021 Technology can't fix inequality -- but training and opportunities could \| 'Gbenga Sesan Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that's ...
02.11.2021 Technology can't fix inequality -- but training and opportunities could \| 'Gbenga Sesan Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that's ...

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